Veterinary Technician Pharmacology
Study Guide
Section 1 — Pharmacology Basics (1–20)
1. What is pharmacokinetics?
A. Study of drug effects on the body
B. Movement of drugs through the body
C. Study of toxins
D. Study of disease
2. What is bioavailability?
A. Drug's ability to dissolve
B. Fraction of drug reaching systemic circulation
C. Drug binding strength
D. Drug potency
3. Which route has 100% bioavailability?
A. Oral
B. IM
C. IV
D. SQ
4. What is a drug’s half-life?
A. Time for drug to be absorbed
B. Time for dose to be doubled
C. Time for plasma concentration to decrease by 50%
D. Time for excretion
5. A drug that stimulates a receptor is called a:
A. Antagonist
B. Agonist
C. Blocker
D. Channel inhibitor
6. What does “extra-label drug use” mean?
A. Using expired drugs
, B. Using a drug exactly as on the label
C. Using a drug in a way not listed on the label
D. Using OTC drugs
7. Who permits extra-label drug use in animals?
A. EPA
B. FDA
C. WHO
D. CDC
8. What legislation established drug residue tolerance in food animals?
A. Animal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA)
B. DEA Act
C. VCPR Law
D. Controlled Substance Act
9. The VCPR is required for:
A. OTC medication
B. Supplements
C. Prescribing medications
D. Grooming supplies
10. A controlled drug with highest abuse potential still accepted for medical use is:
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule V
11. Which controlled drug log requirement is correct?
A. Kept for 1 year
B. Must be rewritten each week
C. Must be kept for at least 2 years
D. Not required for euthanasia solution
12. A drug that blocks parasympathetic response is called:
A. Sympathomimetic
B. Anticholinergic
C. Beta agonist
D. Prostaglandin
,13. What does “q12h” mean on a vet prescription?
A. Once daily
B. Every 12 hours
C. Twice daily as needed
D. Every 2 hours
14. Which drug form dissolves the fastest?
A. Enteric-coated tablet
B. Capsule
C. Suspension
D. Compressed tablet
15. A drug solution with particles evenly distributed but requiring shaking is:
A. Solution
B. Syrup
C. Suspension
D. Gel
16. Which organ is primary for drug metabolism?
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Brain
17. Which organ is primary for drug elimination?
A. Liver
B. Lungs
C. Kidneys
D. Pancreas
18. Which species is most prone to aspirin toxicity?
A. Dogs
B. Cats
C. Cattle
D. Goats
19. The “first-pass effect” affects which route?
A. SQ
B. IM
, C. Oral
D. IV
20. Which route is most painful for irritating drugs?
A. IV
B. IM
C. Oral
D. Intranasal
Section 2 — Autonomic & Cardiovascular Drugs (21–40)
21. Which drug increases heart contractility?
A. Digoxin
B. Atropine
C. Acepromazine
D. Torsemide
22. Which drug is used to treat bradycardia?
A. Acepromazine
B. Atropine
C. Xylazine
D. Pimobendan
23. Beta-blockers cause:
A. Increased heart rate
B. Decreased heart rate
C. Bronchodilation
D. Vasoconstriction
24. Which drug is a vasodilator?
A. Epinephrine
B. Nitroglycerin
C. Dopamine
D. Atropine
25. Loop diuretic commonly used in CHF:
A. Spironolactone
B. Furosemide
Study Guide
Section 1 — Pharmacology Basics (1–20)
1. What is pharmacokinetics?
A. Study of drug effects on the body
B. Movement of drugs through the body
C. Study of toxins
D. Study of disease
2. What is bioavailability?
A. Drug's ability to dissolve
B. Fraction of drug reaching systemic circulation
C. Drug binding strength
D. Drug potency
3. Which route has 100% bioavailability?
A. Oral
B. IM
C. IV
D. SQ
4. What is a drug’s half-life?
A. Time for drug to be absorbed
B. Time for dose to be doubled
C. Time for plasma concentration to decrease by 50%
D. Time for excretion
5. A drug that stimulates a receptor is called a:
A. Antagonist
B. Agonist
C. Blocker
D. Channel inhibitor
6. What does “extra-label drug use” mean?
A. Using expired drugs
, B. Using a drug exactly as on the label
C. Using a drug in a way not listed on the label
D. Using OTC drugs
7. Who permits extra-label drug use in animals?
A. EPA
B. FDA
C. WHO
D. CDC
8. What legislation established drug residue tolerance in food animals?
A. Animal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA)
B. DEA Act
C. VCPR Law
D. Controlled Substance Act
9. The VCPR is required for:
A. OTC medication
B. Supplements
C. Prescribing medications
D. Grooming supplies
10. A controlled drug with highest abuse potential still accepted for medical use is:
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule V
11. Which controlled drug log requirement is correct?
A. Kept for 1 year
B. Must be rewritten each week
C. Must be kept for at least 2 years
D. Not required for euthanasia solution
12. A drug that blocks parasympathetic response is called:
A. Sympathomimetic
B. Anticholinergic
C. Beta agonist
D. Prostaglandin
,13. What does “q12h” mean on a vet prescription?
A. Once daily
B. Every 12 hours
C. Twice daily as needed
D. Every 2 hours
14. Which drug form dissolves the fastest?
A. Enteric-coated tablet
B. Capsule
C. Suspension
D. Compressed tablet
15. A drug solution with particles evenly distributed but requiring shaking is:
A. Solution
B. Syrup
C. Suspension
D. Gel
16. Which organ is primary for drug metabolism?
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Brain
17. Which organ is primary for drug elimination?
A. Liver
B. Lungs
C. Kidneys
D. Pancreas
18. Which species is most prone to aspirin toxicity?
A. Dogs
B. Cats
C. Cattle
D. Goats
19. The “first-pass effect” affects which route?
A. SQ
B. IM
, C. Oral
D. IV
20. Which route is most painful for irritating drugs?
A. IV
B. IM
C. Oral
D. Intranasal
Section 2 — Autonomic & Cardiovascular Drugs (21–40)
21. Which drug increases heart contractility?
A. Digoxin
B. Atropine
C. Acepromazine
D. Torsemide
22. Which drug is used to treat bradycardia?
A. Acepromazine
B. Atropine
C. Xylazine
D. Pimobendan
23. Beta-blockers cause:
A. Increased heart rate
B. Decreased heart rate
C. Bronchodilation
D. Vasoconstriction
24. Which drug is a vasodilator?
A. Epinephrine
B. Nitroglycerin
C. Dopamine
D. Atropine
25. Loop diuretic commonly used in CHF:
A. Spironolactone
B. Furosemide
