Washington State Veterinary Medication Clerk Practice Test 2026 – All-in-One Exam Success Guide!

Percorten-V is a hormone replacement therapy, specifically a long-acting mineralocorticoid used to treat Addison’s disease in dogs. It contains desoxycorticosterone pivalate, a synthetic mineralocorticoid that acts on the kidneys to promote sodium retention and potassium excretion, helping maintain blood volume, blood pressure, and electrolyte balance. Because its primary role is hormone-driven regulation of electrolytes and fluids, it fits the hormone category. It is not an eye medication, a gastric protectant, or a treatment for incontinence, since those categories refer to ophthalmic drugs, stomach-protecting agents, and urinary-control therapies, which are unrelated to Percorten-V’s function.