Penn Foster Veterinary Pharmacology Final Exam Study
Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST 2024
Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER
Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER
Describe how drugs affect the nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER Drugs
affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic junctions to promote
neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their actions, or block them from acting.
Describe how drugs affect the nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER Expectorants,
mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators, decongestants
Identify examples of respiratory drugs - CORRECT ANSWER Expectorants,
mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators, decongestants
List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER
NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
,List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER
NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER
Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER
Compare and contrast cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER
Compare and contrast cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER
Describe how antiparasitic drugs work - CORRECT ANSWER 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.
Describe how antiparasitic drugs work - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER
Discuss why replacement drugs are often necessary for animal health - CORRECT
ANSWER
,Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory control - CORRECT ANSWER
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.
Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory control - CORRECT ANSWER
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 - CORRECT ANSWER Drug that has affinity for a
receptor/stimulates receptor into action
Define: Agonist - CORRECT ANSWER Drug that has affinity for a
receptor/stimulates receptor into action
Define: Contraindication - CORRECT ANSWER A reason not to use a drug in a
particular situation
Define: Contraindication - CORRECT ANSWER A reason not to use a drug in a
particular situation
, Define: Efficacy - CORRECT ANSWER the degree to which a drug produces its
desired response.
Define: Efficacy - CORRECT ANSWER the degree to which a drug produces its
desired response.
Define: Over-the-counter drug - CORRECT ANSWER One that may be purchased
without prescription from a veterinarian
Define: Over-the-counter drug - CORRECT ANSWER One that may be purchased
without prescription from a veterinarian
Define: Prescription Drug - CORRECT ANSWER One that must be used under
the supervision of a veterinarina
Define: Prescription Drug - CORRECT ANSWER One that must be used under
the supervision of a veterinarina
Define: Receptor - CORRECT ANSWER a group of specialized molecules on or in
a cell that bind with a drug to produce an effect
Define: Receptor - CORRECT ANSWER a group of specialized molecules on or in
a cell that bind with a drug to produce an effect
Define: Therapeutic Index - CORRECT ANSWER expresses the relationship
between a drug's therapeutic and harmful effects
Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST 2024
Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER
Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER
Describe how drugs affect the nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER Drugs
affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic junctions to promote
neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their actions, or block them from acting.
Describe how drugs affect the nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER Expectorants,
mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators, decongestants
Identify examples of respiratory drugs - CORRECT ANSWER Expectorants,
mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators, decongestants
List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER
NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
,List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER
NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER
Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER
Compare and contrast cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER
Compare and contrast cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER
Describe how antiparasitic drugs work - CORRECT ANSWER 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.
Describe how antiparasitic drugs work - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER
Discuss why replacement drugs are often necessary for animal health - CORRECT
ANSWER
,Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory control - CORRECT ANSWER
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.
Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory control - CORRECT ANSWER
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 - CORRECT ANSWER Drug that has affinity for a
receptor/stimulates receptor into action
Define: Agonist - CORRECT ANSWER Drug that has affinity for a
receptor/stimulates receptor into action
Define: Contraindication - CORRECT ANSWER A reason not to use a drug in a
particular situation
Define: Contraindication - CORRECT ANSWER A reason not to use a drug in a
particular situation
, Define: Efficacy - CORRECT ANSWER the degree to which a drug produces its
desired response.
Define: Efficacy - CORRECT ANSWER the degree to which a drug produces its
desired response.
Define: Over-the-counter drug - CORRECT ANSWER One that may be purchased
without prescription from a veterinarian
Define: Over-the-counter drug - CORRECT ANSWER One that may be purchased
without prescription from a veterinarian
Define: Prescription Drug - CORRECT ANSWER One that must be used under
the supervision of a veterinarina
Define: Prescription Drug - CORRECT ANSWER One that must be used under
the supervision of a veterinarina
Define: Receptor - CORRECT ANSWER a group of specialized molecules on or in
a cell that bind with a drug to produce an effect
Define: Receptor - CORRECT ANSWER a group of specialized molecules on or in
a cell that bind with a drug to produce an effect
Define: Therapeutic Index - CORRECT ANSWER expresses the relationship
between a drug's therapeutic and harmful effects
