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VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM WITH
400+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ PENN FOSTER VETERINARY
PHARM FINAL EXAM PREP 2025 NEWEST TEST
BANK
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
Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic
drugs - ...ANSWER...✓✓
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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 and inspecting
orders on arrival at the veterinary facility, and learning
about new products.
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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
VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM WITH
400+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ PENN FOSTER VETERINARY
PHARM FINAL EXAM PREP 2025 NEWEST TEST
BANK
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
Summarize the difference between ophthalmic and otic
drugs - ...ANSWER...✓✓
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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 and inspecting
orders on arrival at the veterinary facility, and learning
about new products.
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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
