PHARMACOLOGY PENN FOSTER VETERINARY
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Describe how drugs affect the nervous system -
.....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 -
.....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 - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives,
bronchodilators, decongestants
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Identify examples of respiratory drugs - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives,
bronchodilators, decongestants
List which drugs are used to relieve pain and
inflammation - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ NSAIDs, Opioids,
Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
List which drugs are used to relieve pain and
inflammation - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ NSAIDs, Opioids,
Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
Describe how antiparasitic drugs work - .....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.
Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory
control - .....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
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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 - .....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 - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Drug that has
affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into action
Define: Agonist - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Drug that has
affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into action
Define: Contraindication - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A
reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
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Define: Contraindication - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A
reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
Define: Efficacy - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ the degree to
which a drug produces its desired response.
Define: Efficacy - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ the degree to
which a drug produces its desired response.
Define: Over-the-counter drug - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
One that may be purchased without prescription from a
veterinarian
Define: Over-the-counter drug - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
One that may be purchased without prescription from a
veterinarian
Define: Prescription Drug - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ One
that must be used under the supervision of a veterinarina
Define: Prescription Drug - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ One
that must be used under the supervision of a veterinarina