Penn Foster Veterinary Pharmacology Final
Exam
Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine,
and reproductive drugs
Describe how drugs affect the Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic
nervous system junctions to promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their
actions, or block them from acting.
Identify examples of respiratory Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators, decongestants
drugs
List which drugs are used to NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, 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
Describe how antiparasitic drugs
work 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
keeping the staff informed regarding discontinued items,
knowing the dates on which backordered items will be
Explain the veterinary released from the vendor, packing up goods awaiting
technician's role in inventory return to the vendor (e.g., expired items), rotating stock
control 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
a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind with
Define: Receptor
a drug to produce an effect
Define: Therapeutic Index expresses the relationship between a drug's therapeutic and harmful
effects
Amount of time that must elapse between the end of drug
Define: Withdrawl Time
therapy and elimination of that drug from patients tissues
or products
Define: Veterinarian-client- Relationship that must exist between the vet, the patient, and
patient relationship the owner before prescription drugs can be dispensed.
List 4 sources of drugs used in Animal product, plant material, minerals, synthetic products
Vet Med
What are 4 components of a Dose, route, frequency, and duration of administration.
drug regimen?
1. vet must assume responsibility for making clinical
Discuss the conditions that must
judgments in relation to health of the animal.
be met before a valid
2. Vet must have recently seen the animal and be acquainted with it's
veterinarian-client-patient 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
Discuss the responsibilities of a drug label three times to ensure proper drug is being
vet tech in the administration administered and should take care to administer correct
of drug orders dose by correct route. Should be aware of the expected
affects and potential adverse 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
Describe the sequence of
or may exist in free state, circulating blood distributes
events that a drug undergoes
drug to capillary level where it leaves circulation and enters
from administration to
interstitial fluid. it bathes the cell and allows drug to bind
excretion
to cell surface receptors or enter the cell. It then exits
the cell and moves back into interstitial fluid, reenters
circulation, and is transported to liver for metabolism. The
metabolite is then transported to kidneys for excretion.
List 11 possible routes for Oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intraperitoneal,
administering a drug to a intraarterial, intracardiac, intramedullary, inhalation, topical,
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
influence drug absorption
drug, dosage form, status of GI tract, and interactions
with other drugs
Exam
Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine,
and reproductive drugs
Describe how drugs affect the Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic
nervous system junctions to promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their
actions, or block them from acting.
Identify examples of respiratory Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators, decongestants
drugs
List which drugs are used to NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, 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
Describe how antiparasitic drugs
work 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
keeping the staff informed regarding discontinued items,
knowing the dates on which backordered items will be
Explain the veterinary released from the vendor, packing up goods awaiting
technician's role in inventory return to the vendor (e.g., expired items), rotating stock
control 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
a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind with
Define: Receptor
a drug to produce an effect
Define: Therapeutic Index expresses the relationship between a drug's therapeutic and harmful
effects
Amount of time that must elapse between the end of drug
Define: Withdrawl Time
therapy and elimination of that drug from patients tissues
or products
Define: Veterinarian-client- Relationship that must exist between the vet, the patient, and
patient relationship the owner before prescription drugs can be dispensed.
List 4 sources of drugs used in Animal product, plant material, minerals, synthetic products
Vet Med
What are 4 components of a Dose, route, frequency, and duration of administration.
drug regimen?
1. vet must assume responsibility for making clinical
Discuss the conditions that must
judgments in relation to health of the animal.
be met before a valid
2. Vet must have recently seen the animal and be acquainted with it's
veterinarian-client-patient 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
Discuss the responsibilities of a drug label three times to ensure proper drug is being
vet tech in the administration administered and should take care to administer correct
of drug orders dose by correct route. Should be aware of the expected
affects and potential adverse 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
Describe the sequence of
or may exist in free state, circulating blood distributes
events that a drug undergoes
drug to capillary level where it leaves circulation and enters
from administration to
interstitial fluid. it bathes the cell and allows drug to bind
excretion
to cell surface receptors or enter the cell. It then exits
the cell and moves back into interstitial fluid, reenters
circulation, and is transported to liver for metabolism. The
metabolite is then transported to kidneys for excretion.
List 11 possible routes for Oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intraperitoneal,
administering a drug to a intraarterial, intracardiac, intramedullary, inhalation, topical,
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
influence drug absorption
drug, dosage form, status of GI tract, and interactions
with other drugs
