Penn Foster Veterinary Pharmacology - Key Concepts (Final Exam Notes)

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering nervous-system drug actions, respiratory drugs, analgesics/anti-inflammatory agents, antiparasitics, inventory control responsibilities, and basic pharmacology definitions.

Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the __ to promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their actions, or block them from acting.

synaptic junctions

Examples of respiratory drugs include __.

Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators, and decongestants

Drugs used to relieve pain and inflammation include __.

NSAIDs, opioids, antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks

Antiparasitic drugs work by destroying parasites or inhibiting their growth; most work by interfering with the parasite's __ to prevent them from moving.

nervous system

The veterinary technician's role in inventory control includes __.

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.

An agonist is a drug that has affinity for a receptor and __ the receptor into action.

stimulates

Contraindication is a __ not to use a drug in a particular situation.

reason

Efficacy is the degree to which a drug produces its __ response.

desired

Over-the-counter drug is one that may be purchased without prescription from a __.

veterinarian

Prescription Drug is one that must be used under the supervision of a __.

veterinarian