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PHARMACOLOGY PENN FOSTER VETERINARY
FINAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ 100%
GUARANTEED TO PASS CONCEPTS!!!.
Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and
reproductive drugs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
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
List which drugs are used to relieve pain and
inflammation - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ NSAIDs, Opioids,
Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
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Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic
drugs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
Compare and contrast cardiovascular and
gastrointestinal drugs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
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.
Discuss why replacement drugs are often necessary for
animal health - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
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
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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: 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: 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: Receptor - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ a group of
specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind with a
drug to produce an effect
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Define: Therapeutic Index - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
expresses the relationship between a drug's therapeutic
and harmful effects
Define: Withdrawl Time - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ 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 -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ Relationship that must exist
between the vet, the patient, and the owner before
prescription drugs can be dispensed.
List 4 sources of drugs used in Vet Med - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ Animal product, plant material, minerals,
synthetic products
What are 4 components of a drug regimen? -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ Dose, route, frequency, and
duration of administration.
Discuss the conditions that must be met before a valid
veterinarian-client-patient relationship can be shown to
exist - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ 1.vet must assume
PHARMACOLOGY PENN FOSTER VETERINARY
FINAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ 100%
GUARANTEED TO PASS CONCEPTS!!!.
Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and
reproductive drugs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
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
List which drugs are used to relieve pain and
inflammation - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ NSAIDs, Opioids,
Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
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Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic
drugs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
Compare and contrast cardiovascular and
gastrointestinal drugs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
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.
Discuss why replacement drugs are often necessary for
animal health - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
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
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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: 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: 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: Receptor - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ a group of
specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind with a
drug to produce an effect
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Define: Therapeutic Index - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
expresses the relationship between a drug's therapeutic
and harmful effects
Define: Withdrawl Time - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ 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 -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ Relationship that must exist
between the vet, the patient, and the owner before
prescription drugs can be dispensed.
List 4 sources of drugs used in Vet Med - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ Animal product, plant material, minerals,
synthetic products
What are 4 components of a drug regimen? -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ Dose, route, frequency, and
duration of administration.
Discuss the conditions that must be met before a valid
veterinarian-client-patient relationship can be shown to
exist - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ 1.vet must assume
