FREE VTNE Pharmacy and Pharmacology Questions and Answers

Question 1

A veterinarian orders 250 mg of cephalexin to be administered orally every 8 hours for 10 days.
The in-house pharmacy has 500 mg tablets and 250 mg capsules.
To ensure compliance and accurate dosing, which of the following should the veterinary technician dispense?

Accepted Answer

15 tablets, labeled 'Give 1/2 tablet every 8 hours'

Answer

15 capsules, labeled 'Give 1/2 capsule every 8 hours'

Answer

30 capsules, labeled 'Give 1 capsule every 8 hours'

Answer

30 tablets, labeled 'Give 1 tablet every 8 hours'

Question 2

A 44-lb dog is prescribed carprofen for osteoarthritis at a dose of 2.2 mg/kg twice daily. The available tablets are 100 mg, scored. How many tablets should be administered per dose?

Accepted Answer

0.5 tablets

Answer

1.0 tablet

Answer

0.25 tablets

Answer

0.75 tablets

Question 3

Which of the following is a requirement for legally maintaining controlled substance logs in a veterinary practice?

Accepted Answer

Records for Schedule II drugs must be kept separate from Schedules III, IV, and V.

Answer

Logs for all schedules can be kept in a single binder.

Answer

All controlled substance logs must be submitted to the DEA monthly.

Answer

Only the dispensing veterinarian is permitted to make entries in the log.

Question 4

A client calls the clinic in a panic, stating they accidentally gave their cat a double dose of its prescribed medication. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action for the veterinary technician?

Accepted Answer

Obtain the drug name and concentration, and notify the veterinarian immediately.

Answer

Advise the owner to induce vomiting immediately.

Answer

Instruct the owner to monitor for any adverse effects and call back if they occur.

Answer

Reassure the owner that a single double dose is unlikely to cause harm.

Question 5

Which government agency is responsible for regulating animal topical pesticides?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Answer

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Answer

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Answer

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Question 6

According to the DEA, a drug like ketamine, which has an accepted medical use but also a potential for abuse, is classified under which schedule?

Accepted Answer

Schedule III

Answer

Schedule I

Answer

Schedule V

Answer

Schedule II