VTNE Pharmacy and Pharmacology 5

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a compounded medication in veterinary medicine?

Accepted Answer

A flavored liquid suspension made from a tablet for a cat that refuses pills

Answer

Compounding involves preparing a customized formulation (such as a flavored liquid) from an existing drug when a commercially suitable form is unavailable.

Question 2

What does the abbreviation 'SQ' or 'SC' indicate on a prescription label?

Accepted Answer

Subcutaneous route of administration

Answer

SQ or SC stands for subcutaneous, meaning the drug is administered into the tissue beneath the skin.

Question 3

Which drug is most commonly used to treat hyperthyroidism in cats?

Accepted Answer

Methimazole

Answer

Methimazole (Tapazole) inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis and is the most common medical treatment for feline hyperthyroidism.

Question 4

A technician must reconstitute a vial of ampicillin powder. The label states 'add 9.6 mL sterile water to yield 10 mL of 250 mg/mL solution.' What does this process describe?

Accepted Answer

Reconstitution

Answer

Reconstitution is the process of adding a diluent to a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder to prepare it for injection or use.

Question 5

Which type of drug interaction occurs when two drugs compete for the same plasma protein binding sites, potentially increasing free drug levels?

Accepted Answer

Protein binding displacement

Answer

Protein binding displacement occurs when one drug displaces another from albumin binding sites, increasing the free (active) concentration of the displaced drug.

VTNE - Veterinary Technician National Examination Practice Test

VTNE - Veterinary Technician National Examination Practice Test

VTNE Pharmacy and Pharmacology 5