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

The order is for 250 mg, and the 500 mg tablets are scored, allowing them to be accurately split in half to provide the correct 250 mg dose. Dispensing 15 tablets covers the 10-day (30 doses) treatment period (30 doses * 0.5 tablets/dose = 15 tablets). Capsules should not be split, and dispensing whole 500 mg tablets would be an overdose.

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

First, convert the dog's weight from pounds to kilograms: 44 lb / 2.2 lb/kg = 20 kg. Next, calculate the required dose in mg: 20 kg * 2.2 mg/kg = 44 mg. Since the available tablets are 100 mg and are scored, the closest accurate dose is half a tablet (50 mg). Administering 0.5 tablets provides the appropriate therapeutic amount.

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

DEA regulations require that records for Schedule II controlled substances be maintained separately from all other controlled substance records. This ensures stricter tracking of drugs with the highest potential for abuse.

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

The technician's primary role is to gather essential information and alert the veterinarian. The veterinarian will then determine the risk and provide appropriate medical advice. Technicians should not give medical advice, such as inducing vomiting, without direct orders from a veterinarian, as it could be contraindicated.

Question 5

Which government agency is responsible for regulating animal topical pesticides?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Answer

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the regulatory body that oversees the development and approval of topical pesticides for animals, such as flea and tick preventatives. The FDA regulates animal drugs, the DEA regulates controlled substances, and the USDA regulates vaccines and other biologics.

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FREE VTNE Pharmacy and Pharmacology Questions and Answers