Penn Foster Veterinary
Pharmacology
2025/2026
Exam Prep Material
with
Verified Questions and Answers
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, Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic
junctions to promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic
Describe how drugs affect their actions, or block them from acting.
the nervous system
Identify examples of Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators,
respiratory drugs decongestants
NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers,
List which drugs are used to steroids, nerve blocks
relieve pain and
inflammation
Summarize the difference
between ophthalmic and otic
drugs
Compare and contrast
cardiovascular and
gastrointestinal drugs
Antiparasitic drugs work by destroying parasites or
inhibiting their growth. Most work by interfering with the
Describe how antiparasitic parasite's nervous system to prevent them from moving.
drugs work
Discuss why replacement
drugs are often necessary for
animal health
keeping the staff informed regarding discontinued items,
knowing the dates on which backordered items will be
released from the vendor, packing up goods awaiting return
to the vendor (e.g., expired items), rotating stock correctly,
maintaining current prices on all products, organizing
Explain the veterinary inventory for ease of location and counting, receiving and
technician's role in inventory inspecting orders on arrival at the veterinary facility, and
control learning about new products.
Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into
Define: Agonist action
Define: Contraindication A reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
, the degree to which a drug produces its desired response.
Define: Efficacy
Define: Over-the-counter One that may be purchased without prescription from a
veterinarian
drug
One that must be used under the supervision of a
Define: Prescription Drug veterinarina
a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind
Define: Receptor with a drug to produce an effect
expresses the relationship between a drug's therapeutic and
Define: Therapeutic Index harmful effects
Amount of time that must elapse between the end of drug
therapy and elimination of that drug from patients tissues
Define: Withdrawl Time or products
Relationship that must exist between the vet, the patient,
Define: Veterinarian-client- and the owner before prescription drugs can be dispensed.
patient relationship
Animal product, plant material, minerals, synthetic
List 4 sources of drugs used
products
in Vet Med
Dose, route, frequency, and duration of administration.
What are 4 components of a
drug regimen?
1.vet must assume responsibility for making clinical
judgments in relation to health of the animal.
Discuss the conditions that 2. Vet must have recently seen the animal and be
must be met before a valid acquainted with it's care.
veterinarian-client-patient 3.Vet must be available for follow-up care of the animal
relationship can be shown to
exist
To carry out the vet's orders correctly. should read the drug
label three times to ensure proper drug is being
administered and should take care to administer correct
Discuss the responsibilities dose by correct route. Should be aware of the expected
of a vet tech in the affects and potential adverse side effects and be able to
administration of drug orders monitor the patient.
, Drug is absorbed (or placed directly) into the bloodstream,
the drug may bind with plasma in the blood or may exist in
free state, circulating blood distributes drug to capillary
level where it leaves circulation and enters interstitial fluid.
it bathes the cell and allows drug to bind to cell surface
receptors or enter the cell. It then exits the cell and moves
Describe the sequence of back into interstitial fluid, reenters circulation, and is
events that a drug undergoes transported to liver for metabolism. The metabolite is then
from administration to transported to kidneys for excretion.
excretion
Oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous,
List 11 possible routes for intraperitoneal, intraarterial, intracardiac, intramedullary,
administering a drug to a inhalation, topical, intradermal
patient.
Method of absorption, pH of the drug and ionization status,
absorptive surface area, blood supply to area, solubility of
List some of the factors that drug, dosage form, status of GI tract, and interactions with
influence drug absorption other drugs
Liver
Most biotransformation
occurs in the_____
Kidneys
Most drug excretion occurs
via the ______
Receptors
Drugs usually produce their
effects by combining with
specific cellular_____
Trade/Proprietary Name
The drug name chosen by
the manufacturer and is
exclusive property of that
company is called
names (generic and trade) concentration, quantity, name
What are the 6 items that and address of manufacturer, control or lot number,
must be included on drug expiration date
label?
Pharmacology
2025/2026
Exam Prep Material
with
Verified Questions and Answers
A+ Grades Guarantee
, Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic
junctions to promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic
Describe how drugs affect their actions, or block them from acting.
the nervous system
Identify examples of Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators,
respiratory drugs decongestants
NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers,
List which drugs are used to steroids, nerve blocks
relieve pain and
inflammation
Summarize the difference
between ophthalmic and otic
drugs
Compare and contrast
cardiovascular and
gastrointestinal drugs
Antiparasitic drugs work by destroying parasites or
inhibiting their growth. Most work by interfering with the
Describe how antiparasitic parasite's nervous system to prevent them from moving.
drugs work
Discuss why replacement
drugs are often necessary for
animal health
keeping the staff informed regarding discontinued items,
knowing the dates on which backordered items will be
released from the vendor, packing up goods awaiting return
to the vendor (e.g., expired items), rotating stock correctly,
maintaining current prices on all products, organizing
Explain the veterinary inventory for ease of location and counting, receiving and
technician's role in inventory inspecting orders on arrival at the veterinary facility, and
control learning about new products.
Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into
Define: Agonist action
Define: Contraindication A reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
, the degree to which a drug produces its desired response.
Define: Efficacy
Define: Over-the-counter One that may be purchased without prescription from a
veterinarian
drug
One that must be used under the supervision of a
Define: Prescription Drug veterinarina
a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind
Define: Receptor with a drug to produce an effect
expresses the relationship between a drug's therapeutic and
Define: Therapeutic Index harmful effects
Amount of time that must elapse between the end of drug
therapy and elimination of that drug from patients tissues
Define: Withdrawl Time or products
Relationship that must exist between the vet, the patient,
Define: Veterinarian-client- and the owner before prescription drugs can be dispensed.
patient relationship
Animal product, plant material, minerals, synthetic
List 4 sources of drugs used
products
in Vet Med
Dose, route, frequency, and duration of administration.
What are 4 components of a
drug regimen?
1.vet must assume responsibility for making clinical
judgments in relation to health of the animal.
Discuss the conditions that 2. Vet must have recently seen the animal and be
must be met before a valid acquainted with it's care.
veterinarian-client-patient 3.Vet must be available for follow-up care of the animal
relationship can be shown to
exist
To carry out the vet's orders correctly. should read the drug
label three times to ensure proper drug is being
administered and should take care to administer correct
Discuss the responsibilities dose by correct route. Should be aware of the expected
of a vet tech in the affects and potential adverse side effects and be able to
administration of drug orders monitor the patient.
, Drug is absorbed (or placed directly) into the bloodstream,
the drug may bind with plasma in the blood or may exist in
free state, circulating blood distributes drug to capillary
level where it leaves circulation and enters interstitial fluid.
it bathes the cell and allows drug to bind to cell surface
receptors or enter the cell. It then exits the cell and moves
Describe the sequence of back into interstitial fluid, reenters circulation, and is
events that a drug undergoes transported to liver for metabolism. The metabolite is then
from administration to transported to kidneys for excretion.
excretion
Oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous,
List 11 possible routes for intraperitoneal, intraarterial, intracardiac, intramedullary,
administering a drug to a inhalation, topical, intradermal
patient.
Method of absorption, pH of the drug and ionization status,
absorptive surface area, blood supply to area, solubility of
List some of the factors that drug, dosage form, status of GI tract, and interactions with
influence drug absorption other drugs
Liver
Most biotransformation
occurs in the_____
Kidneys
Most drug excretion occurs
via the ______
Receptors
Drugs usually produce their
effects by combining with
specific cellular_____
Trade/Proprietary Name
The drug name chosen by
the manufacturer and is
exclusive property of that
company is called
names (generic and trade) concentration, quantity, name
What are the 6 items that and address of manufacturer, control or lot number,
must be included on drug expiration date
label?
