Penn Foster Veterinary
Pharmacology Final
2025/2026
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Verified Questions and Answers
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, Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic junctions
Describe how drugs affect the to promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their actions, or block
nervous system them from acting.
Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic junctions
Describe how drugs affect the to promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their actions, or block
nervous system them from acting.
Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators,
Identify examples of respiratory
decongestants
drugs
Identify examples of respiratory Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators,
decongestants
drugs
NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve
List which drugs are used to
relieve pain and inflammation blocks
List which drugs are used to NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve
blocks
relieve pain and inflammation
Antiparasitic drugs work by destroying parasites or inhibiting their
Describe how antiparasitic drugs growth. Most work by interfering with the parasite's nervous
work system to prevent them from moving.
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
Explain the veterinary
on all products, organizing inventory for ease of location and
technician's role in inventory
counting, receiving and inspecting orders on arrival at the
control
veterinary facility, and learning about new products.
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
Explain the veterinary
on all products, organizing inventory for ease of location and
technician's role in inventory
counting, receiving and inspecting orders on arrival at the
control
veterinary facility, and learning about new products.
Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into action
Define: Agonist
Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into action
Define: Agonist
Define: Contraindication A reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
Define: Contraindication A reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
Define: Efficacy the degree to which a drug produces its desired response.
Define: Efficacy the degree to which a drug produces its desired response.
, One that may be purchased without prescription from a
Define: Over-the-counter drug veterinarian
One that may be purchased without prescription from a
Define: Over-the-counter drug veterinarian
Define: Prescription Drug One that must be used under the supervision of a veterinarina
Define: Prescription Drug One that must be used under the supervision of a veterinarina
a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind with a
Define: Receptor drug to produce an effect
a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind with a
Define: Receptor drug to produce an effect
expresses the relationship between a drug's therapeutic and
Define: Therapeutic Index harmful effects
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 or products
Define: Withdrawl Time
Amount of time that must elapse between the end of drug therapy
and elimination of that drug from patients tissues or products
Define: Withdrawl Time
Relationship that must exist between the vet, the patient, and the
Define: Veterinarian-client-patient
owner before prescription drugs can be dispensed.
relationship
Relationship that must exist between the vet, the patient, and the
Define: Veterinarian-client-patient
owner before prescription drugs can be dispensed.
relationship
Animal product, plant material, minerals, synthetic products
List 4 sources of drugs used in
Vet Med
Animal product, plant material, minerals, synthetic products
List 4 sources of drugs used in
Vet Med
Dose, route, frequency, and duration of administration.
What are 4 components of a drug
regimen?
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
Discuss the conditions that must relation to health of the animal.
be met before a valid 2. Vet must have recently seen the animal and be acquainted with
veterinarian-client-patient it's care.
relationship can be shown to 3.Vet must be available for follow-up care of the animal
exist
, 1.vet must assume responsibility for making clinical judgments in
Discuss the conditions that must relation to health of the animal.
be met before a valid 2. Vet must have recently seen the animal and be acquainted with
veterinarian-client-patient it's care.
relationship can be shown to 3.Vet must be available for follow-up care of the animal
exist
To carry out the vet's orders correctly. should read the drug label
three times to ensure proper drug is being administered and
Discuss the responsibilities of a should take care to administer correct dose by correct route.
vet tech in the administration of Should be aware of the expected affects and potential adverse
drug orders side effects and be able to monitor the patient.
To carry out the vet's orders correctly. should read the drug label
three times to ensure proper drug is being administered and
Discuss the responsibilities of a should take care to administer correct dose by correct route.
vet tech in the administration of Should be aware of the expected affects and potential adverse
drug orders side effects and be able to 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
Describe the sequence of events drug to bind to cell surface receptors or enter the cell. It then exits
that a drug undergoes from the cell and moves back into interstitial fluid, reenters circulation,
administration to excretion and is transported to liver for metabolism. The metabolite is then
transported to kidneys for excretion.
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
Describe the sequence of events drug to bind to cell surface receptors or enter the cell. It then exits
that a drug undergoes from the cell and moves back into interstitial fluid, reenters circulation,
administration to excretion and is transported to liver for metabolism. The metabolite is then
transported to kidneys for excretion.
Oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intraperitoneal,
List 11 possible routes for intraarterial, intracardiac, intramedullary, inhalation, topical,
administering a drug to a patient. intradermal
Oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intraperitoneal,
List 11 possible routes for intraarterial, intracardiac, intramedullary, inhalation, topical,
administering a drug to a patient. intradermal
Method of absorption, pH of the drug and ionization status,
List some of the factors that absorptive surface area, blood supply to area, solubility of drug,
influence drug absorption dosage form, status of GI tract, and interactions with other drugs
Method of absorption, pH of the drug and ionization status,
List some of the factors that absorptive surface area, blood supply to area, solubility of drug,
influence drug absorption dosage form, status of GI tract, and interactions with other drugs
Pharmacology Final
2025/2026
Exam Prep Material
with
Verified Questions and Answers
A+ Grades Guarantee
, Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic junctions
Describe how drugs affect the to promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their actions, or block
nervous system them from acting.
Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic junctions
Describe how drugs affect the to promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their actions, or block
nervous system them from acting.
Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators,
Identify examples of respiratory
decongestants
drugs
Identify examples of respiratory Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators,
decongestants
drugs
NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve
List which drugs are used to
relieve pain and inflammation blocks
List which drugs are used to NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve
blocks
relieve pain and inflammation
Antiparasitic drugs work by destroying parasites or inhibiting their
Describe how antiparasitic drugs growth. Most work by interfering with the parasite's nervous
work system to prevent them from moving.
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
Explain the veterinary
on all products, organizing inventory for ease of location and
technician's role in inventory
counting, receiving and inspecting orders on arrival at the
control
veterinary facility, and learning about new products.
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
Explain the veterinary
on all products, organizing inventory for ease of location and
technician's role in inventory
counting, receiving and inspecting orders on arrival at the
control
veterinary facility, and learning about new products.
Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into action
Define: Agonist
Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into action
Define: Agonist
Define: Contraindication A reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
Define: Contraindication A reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
Define: Efficacy the degree to which a drug produces its desired response.
Define: Efficacy the degree to which a drug produces its desired response.
, One that may be purchased without prescription from a
Define: Over-the-counter drug veterinarian
One that may be purchased without prescription from a
Define: Over-the-counter drug veterinarian
Define: Prescription Drug One that must be used under the supervision of a veterinarina
Define: Prescription Drug One that must be used under the supervision of a veterinarina
a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind with a
Define: Receptor drug to produce an effect
a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind with a
Define: Receptor drug to produce an effect
expresses the relationship between a drug's therapeutic and
Define: Therapeutic Index harmful effects
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 or products
Define: Withdrawl Time
Amount of time that must elapse between the end of drug therapy
and elimination of that drug from patients tissues or products
Define: Withdrawl Time
Relationship that must exist between the vet, the patient, and the
Define: Veterinarian-client-patient
owner before prescription drugs can be dispensed.
relationship
Relationship that must exist between the vet, the patient, and the
Define: Veterinarian-client-patient
owner before prescription drugs can be dispensed.
relationship
Animal product, plant material, minerals, synthetic products
List 4 sources of drugs used in
Vet Med
Animal product, plant material, minerals, synthetic products
List 4 sources of drugs used in
Vet Med
Dose, route, frequency, and duration of administration.
What are 4 components of a drug
regimen?
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
Discuss the conditions that must relation to health of the animal.
be met before a valid 2. Vet must have recently seen the animal and be acquainted with
veterinarian-client-patient it's care.
relationship can be shown to 3.Vet must be available for follow-up care of the animal
exist
, 1.vet must assume responsibility for making clinical judgments in
Discuss the conditions that must relation to health of the animal.
be met before a valid 2. Vet must have recently seen the animal and be acquainted with
veterinarian-client-patient it's care.
relationship can be shown to 3.Vet must be available for follow-up care of the animal
exist
To carry out the vet's orders correctly. should read the drug label
three times to ensure proper drug is being administered and
Discuss the responsibilities of a should take care to administer correct dose by correct route.
vet tech in the administration of Should be aware of the expected affects and potential adverse
drug orders side effects and be able to monitor the patient.
To carry out the vet's orders correctly. should read the drug label
three times to ensure proper drug is being administered and
Discuss the responsibilities of a should take care to administer correct dose by correct route.
vet tech in the administration of Should be aware of the expected affects and potential adverse
drug orders side effects and be able to 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
Describe the sequence of events drug to bind to cell surface receptors or enter the cell. It then exits
that a drug undergoes from the cell and moves back into interstitial fluid, reenters circulation,
administration to excretion and is transported to liver for metabolism. The metabolite is then
transported to kidneys for excretion.
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
Describe the sequence of events drug to bind to cell surface receptors or enter the cell. It then exits
that a drug undergoes from the cell and moves back into interstitial fluid, reenters circulation,
administration to excretion and is transported to liver for metabolism. The metabolite is then
transported to kidneys for excretion.
Oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intraperitoneal,
List 11 possible routes for intraarterial, intracardiac, intramedullary, inhalation, topical,
administering a drug to a patient. intradermal
Oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intraperitoneal,
List 11 possible routes for intraarterial, intracardiac, intramedullary, inhalation, topical,
administering a drug to a patient. intradermal
Method of absorption, pH of the drug and ionization status,
List some of the factors that absorptive surface area, blood supply to area, solubility of drug,
influence drug absorption dosage form, status of GI tract, and interactions with other drugs
Method of absorption, pH of the drug and ionization status,
List some of the factors that absorptive surface area, blood supply to area, solubility of drug,
influence drug absorption dosage form, status of GI tract, and interactions with other drugs
