PENN FOSTER PHARMACOLOGY
PROCTOR EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
t.i.d
q.i.d
b.i.d - ANSWER three times a day (ter in die)
four times a day (quater in die)
twice a day (bis in die)
Pharmacokinetics - ANSWER complex series of events involving how the body reacts to the movement of
drugs in the body. Occurs after drug administration
Pharmacodynamics - ANSWER study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs and their
mechanism of action in the body.
nebulizer - ANSWER device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatment
(to kill small organisms or open lungs)
metered-dose inhaler - ANSWER handheld device that produces a medicated spray for inhalation.
anesthetic gases - ANSWER gaseous forms given with vaporizers
transdermal (topical) drugs - ANSWER drugs placed on the skin (patch) allowing slow absorption over time
concentration gradient - ANSWER drugs moving from areas of higher concentration to lower concentration
Bioavailability - ANSWER measures the amount of drug that gets absorbed and is available to patient
,water-soluble drugs - ANSWER Drugs that dissolve in water and tend to stay in the bloodstream and either
stay free or bond to various proteins (albumin)
lipid-soluble drugs - ANSWER drugs absorbed by bodily fats and move out of the bloodstream into the
interstitial space (between organs and tissues)
fat, liver, bone, and kidneys act as storage sites for these drugs.
placenta - ANSWER blood brain barrier preventing blood from entering the brain tissues. may also interfere
with the absorption of certain drugs. provides nutrients to fetus.
drug excretion - ANSWER the process of eliminating medications, through the liver (bile), kidneys (urine),
but also through mammary glands, sweat, feces, and saliva.
residues - ANSWER drugs that will appear in the animal's milk or meat products, can cause allergic
reactions or cause bacteria to become resistant to certain antibiotics. can result in cancer.
efficacy - ANSWER degree to which desired effect is achieved
potency - ANSWER amount of drug needed to produce desired effect.
represented by a dose-responsive curve
lethal dose (LD50) - ANSWER Dose that's lethal to kill 50% of animals given that drug
effective dose (ED50) - ANSWER Dose that produced the desired effect in 50% of animals given that drug
elixirs - ANSWER compound liquid meds held in a solution by alcohol, contain flavorings to mask the drug
taste.
4 types of syringes - ANSWER 1) Slip tip- most common
2) Luer lock- screw top, thick fluids
, 3) Eccentric tip- larger volumes into a vein
4) Catheter tip- good for oral feedings
IV catheter - ANSWER placed into vein to allow repeated injections, makes repetitive intravenous meds
easier.
butterfly catheter used for short term IV therapy
endotracheal tubes - ANSWER Artificial airways placed into the trachea for controlled ventilation
tranquilizers - ANSWER compounds used to calm or quiet a patient.
acepromazine & chlorpromazine
Neuroleptanalgesics - ANSWER - combination of an opioid and tranquilizer or sedative
- cause CNS depression and analgesia and may or may not produce unconsciousness
Combinations prepared by veterinarians include...
- Xylazine and butorphanol
- Acepromazine and morphine
- Acepromazine and oxymorphone
Side effects: panting, bradycardia, increased sensitivity to sound, flatulence
behavioral pharmacotherapy - ANSWER use of drugs to treat various behavioral problems such as:
- separation anxiety
- phobias
- compulsive disorders
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