PHARMACOLOGY PENN FOSTER VETERINARY FINAL
EXAM Questions and Answers Latest UPDATE 2025
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[DATE]
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,The expiration date and serial number of the rabies vaccine administered must be recorded on each
pet's rabies certificate. T/F
True
Delayed billing has no perks for a veterinary practice owner. T/F
False
When a shipment arrives at a veterinary hospital, if the delivery carton appears to me damaged, the ICM
does not have to accept the shipment from the carrier. T/F
True
When a DEA form is used to order a controlled substance, it is acceptable to draw a line through a
misspelled word and then write it correctly beside the mistake. T/F
False
Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs
Describe how drugs affect the nervous system
Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic junctions to promote neurotransmitter's
activity, mimic their actions, or block them from acting.
Identify examples of respiratory drugs
Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators, decongestants
,List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation
NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic drugs
Compare and contrast cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs
Describe how antiparasitic drugs work
Antiparasitic drugs work by destroying parasites or inhibiting their growth. Most work by interfering
with the parasite's nervous system to prevent them from moving.
Discuss why replacement drugs are often necessary for animal health
Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory control
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 inventory for ease
of location and counting, receiving and inspecting orders on arrival at the veterinary facility, and
learning about new products.
Define: Agonist
Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into action
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: Over-the-counter drug
One that may be purchased without prescription from a veterinarian
Define: Prescription Drug
One that must be used under the supervision of a veterinarina
Define: Receptor
a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind with a drug to produce an effect
Define: Therapeutic Index
expresses the relationship between a drug's therapeutic and harmful effects
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: Veterinarian-client-patient relationship
Relationship that must exist between the vet, the patient, and the owner before prescription drugs can
be dispensed.
EXAM Questions and Answers Latest UPDATE 2025
TOP RATED A+
[Document subtitle]
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
,The expiration date and serial number of the rabies vaccine administered must be recorded on each
pet's rabies certificate. T/F
True
Delayed billing has no perks for a veterinary practice owner. T/F
False
When a shipment arrives at a veterinary hospital, if the delivery carton appears to me damaged, the ICM
does not have to accept the shipment from the carrier. T/F
True
When a DEA form is used to order a controlled substance, it is acceptable to draw a line through a
misspelled word and then write it correctly beside the mistake. T/F
False
Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs
Describe how drugs affect the nervous system
Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic junctions to promote neurotransmitter's
activity, mimic their actions, or block them from acting.
Identify examples of respiratory drugs
Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators, decongestants
,List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation
NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic drugs
Compare and contrast cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs
Describe how antiparasitic drugs work
Antiparasitic drugs work by destroying parasites or inhibiting their growth. Most work by interfering
with the parasite's nervous system to prevent them from moving.
Discuss why replacement drugs are often necessary for animal health
Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory control
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 inventory for ease
of location and counting, receiving and inspecting orders on arrival at the veterinary facility, and
learning about new products.
Define: Agonist
Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into action
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: Over-the-counter drug
One that may be purchased without prescription from a veterinarian
Define: Prescription Drug
One that must be used under the supervision of a veterinarina
Define: Receptor
a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind with a drug to produce an effect
Define: Therapeutic Index
expresses the relationship between a drug's therapeutic and harmful effects
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: Veterinarian-client-patient relationship
Relationship that must exist between the vet, the patient, and the owner before prescription drugs can
be dispensed.
