Penn Foster Veterinary Pharmacology Final Exam
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Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs
Ans:
Quiz Describe how drugs affect the nervous system
Ans: Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic junctions to
promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their actions, or block them from
acting.
Quiz Identify examples of respiratory drugs
,Ans: Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators, decongestants
Quiz List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation
Ans: NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
Quiz Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic drugs
Ans:
Quiz Compare and contrast cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs
Ans:
Quiz Describe how antiparasitic drugs work
Ans: 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.
Quiz Discuss why replacement drugs are often necessary for animal health
,Ans:
Quiz Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory control
Ans: 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.
Quiz Define: Agonist
Ans: Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into action
Quiz Define: Contraindication
Ans: A reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
Quiz Define: Efficacy
Ans: the degree to which a drug produces its desired response.
, Quiz Define: Over-the-counter drug
Ans: One that may be purchased without prescription from a veterinarian
Quiz Define: Prescription Drug
Ans: One that must be used under the supervision of a veterinarina
Quiz Define: Receptor
Ans: a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind with a drug to
produce an effect
Quiz Define: Therapeutic Index
Ans: expresses the relationship between a drug's therapeutic and harmful effects
Quiz Define: Withdrawl Time
Ans: Amount of time that must elapse between the end of drug therapy and
elimination of that drug from patients tissues or products
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS - JUST
RELEASED, 100 % Verified
Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs
Ans:
Quiz Describe how drugs affect the nervous system
Ans: Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic junctions to
promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their actions, or block them from
acting.
Quiz Identify examples of respiratory drugs
,Ans: Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators, decongestants
Quiz List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation
Ans: NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks
Quiz Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic drugs
Ans:
Quiz Compare and contrast cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs
Ans:
Quiz Describe how antiparasitic drugs work
Ans: 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.
Quiz Discuss why replacement drugs are often necessary for animal health
,Ans:
Quiz Explain the veterinary technician's role in inventory control
Ans: 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.
Quiz Define: Agonist
Ans: Drug that has affinity for a receptor/stimulates receptor into action
Quiz Define: Contraindication
Ans: A reason not to use a drug in a particular situation
Quiz Define: Efficacy
Ans: the degree to which a drug produces its desired response.
, Quiz Define: Over-the-counter drug
Ans: One that may be purchased without prescription from a veterinarian
Quiz Define: Prescription Drug
Ans: One that must be used under the supervision of a veterinarina
Quiz Define: Receptor
Ans: a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that bind with a drug to
produce an effect
Quiz Define: Therapeutic Index
Ans: expresses the relationship between a drug's therapeutic and harmful effects
Quiz Define: Withdrawl Time
Ans: Amount of time that must elapse between the end of drug therapy and
elimination of that drug from patients tissues or products
