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Penn Foster Veterinary
Pharmacology Final Exam 100%
Correctly Solved!!




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Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs - ANSWER

Describe how drugs affect the nervous system - ANSWER Drugs affect the nervous




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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,
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antitussives, bronchodilators, decongestants

List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation - ANSWER NSAIDs,
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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
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Describe how antiparasitic drugs work - ANSWER Antiparasitic drugs work by
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destroying parasites or inhibiting their growth. Most work by interfering with the
parasite's nervous system to prevent them from moving.
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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.

,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.




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Define: Over-the-counter drug - ANSWER One that may be purchased without
prescription from a veterinarian




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Define: Prescription Drug - ANSWER One that must be used under the supervision
of a veterinarina




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Define: Receptor - ANSWER a group of specialized molecules on or in a cell that
bind with a drug to produce an effect

Define: Therapeutic Index - ANSWER expresses the relationship between a drug's
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therapeutic and harmful effects

Define: Withdrawl Time - ANSWER Amount of time that must elapse between the
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end of drug therapy and elimination of that drug from patients tissues or products
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Define: Veterinarian-client-patient relationship - ANSWER Relationship that must
exist between the vet, the patient, and the owner before prescription drugs can be
dispensed.
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List 4 sources of drugs used in Vet Med - ANSWER Animal product, plant material,
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minerals, synthetic products
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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 responsibility for
making clinical judgments in relation to health of the animal.
2. Vet must have recently seen the animal and be acquainted with it's care.
3.Vet must be available for follow-up care of the animal

,Discuss the responsibilities of a vet tech in the administration of drug orders -
ANSWER To carry out the vet's orders correctly. should read the drug label three
times to ensure proper drug is being administered and should take care to administer
correct dose by correct route. Should be aware of the expected affects and potential
adverse side effects and be able to monitor the patient.

Describe the sequence of events that a drug undergoes from administration to excretion
- ANSWER Drug is absorbed (or placed directly) into the bloodstream, the drug may
bind with plasma in the blood or may exist in free state, circulating blood distributes drug




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to capillary level where it leaves circulation and enters interstitial fluid. it bathes the cell
and allows drug to bind to cell surface receptors or enter the cell. It then exits the cell




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and moves back into interstitial fluid, reenters circulation, and is transported to liver for
metabolism. The metabolite is then transported to kidneys for excretion.




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List 11 possible routes for administering a drug to a patient. - ANSWER Oral,
subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intraperitoneal, intraarterial, intracardiac,
intramedullary, inhalation, topical, intradermal

List some of the factors that influence drug absorption - ANSWER Method of
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absorption, pH of the drug and ionization status, absorptive surface area, blood supply
to area, solubility of drug, dosage form, status of GI tract, and interactions with other
drugs
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Most biotransformation occurs in the_____ - ANSWER Liver
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Most drug excretion occurs via the ______ - ANSWER Kidneys
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Drugs usually produce their effects by combining with specific cellular_____ - ANSWER
Receptors
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The drug name chosen by the manufacturer and is exclusive property of that company
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is called - ANSWER Trade/Proprietary Name

What are the 6 items that must be included on drug label? - ANSWER names
(generic and trade) concentration, quantity, name and address of manufacturer, control
or lot number, expiration date

What are three government agencies that regulate the development, approval, and use
of animal health products? - ANSWER FDA, EPA, USDA

, Why do many vet clinics dispense rather than prescribe most of the drugs that they
use? - ANSWER Profit earned from selling products

Describe the marketing of animal health products - ANSWER Purchased from
manufacturers, distributors, or generic mail order companies. May be sold only one
label to graduate veterinarians and under another as over-the-counter

all FDA-approved veterinary drugs are listed in the publication entitled_____ -
ANSWER The Green Book




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What is the purpose of FARAD? - ANSWER Provides resources concerning the




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avoidance of drug residues in animals

Extralabel veterinary drug use was made legal (under prescribed circumstances) by




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what act of congress? - ANSWER Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act
(AMDUCA)

Define Compounding - ANSWER Diluting or combingin existing drugs
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What are potential dangers of residues in animal products - ANSWER May cause
allergic reaction or neoplasia in people, may cause the development of
antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria
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List 3 classes of drug interactions - ANSWER Pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic,
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and pharmaceutic

Drug interaction can be anticipated when two drugs are given that are both metabolized
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by the_____ - ANSWER Liver
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Define: Ethical Product - ANSWER one sold only through veterinarians as a policy
of the manufacturer rather than by FDA requirement
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Once a drug has been biotransformed, it is called a_____ - ANSWER Metabolite

A reason to use a drug is a(n)_____ - ANSWER Indication

Diagnostic method of choosing a drug is based on all of the following except
a. Practical experience
b. Assesment of the patient
c. Obtaining a history

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