Q's Flashcards

1
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T or F:

Veterinarians in Arizona must complete 20 hours of CE annually.

A

False!

They must complete 20 hours within a 2 year period!

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T or F:

A veterinarian must serve any client with which a valid VPCR has been established.

A

T or F:

A veterinarian must serve any client with which a valid VPCR has been established.

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How long does a veterinarian have to provide medical records to another veterinarian?

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10 days from the date of request (or less than 10 days if the animal’s medical condition requires)

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T or F:

No expired supplies are to be used when providing veterinary medical services.

A

Duh! True!

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Which of the following must be entered in a patient’s medical record at most 6 hours before an anesthetic procedure?

a) heart rate
b) temperature
c) resuscitation status
d) diagnosis
e) all of the above

A

a) heart rate
b) temperature
d) diagnosis
Also resp rate and general condition

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What is the time frame for vitals (eg: TPR) to be taken prior to an anesthetic procedure?

A

Within 6 hours of the procedure

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Which parameter(s) MUST be recorded every 15 minutes during general anesthesia?

a) temperature
b) pulse rate
c) respiratory rate
d) spO2
e) ET CO2
f) MAP

A

b) pulse rate

c) respiratory rate

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What is the maximum time period for recording of vital signs during a procedure requiring general anesthesia?

A

15 minutos

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Post anesthesia, an animal must be monitored until which of the following are true?

a) body temp is >98 degrees F
b) animal is ambulatory
c) animal is sternal
d) animal can swallow and is extubated
e) all of the above

A

d) animal can swallow and is extubated

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In general, how long must medical records be kept? How about drug records?

A

Medical records - 3 years

Drug records - 2 years

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11
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In which of the following cases must written permission be obtained before performing a procedure on an owned animal?

a) euthanasia
b) emergency resuscitation
c) surgery
d) any medical services

A

a) euthanasia

c) surgery

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Which of the following is NOT a necessary part of a written anesthesia log?

a) animal’s name
b) animal’s coloration/distinguishing markings
c) animal’s owner
d) veterinarian’s license number
e) recovery status of the animal

A

b) animal’s coloration/distinguishing markings

d) veterinarian’s license number

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13
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What information is necessary on an anesthetic record?

A
Name of animal
Species of animal
Name of owner
Animal's recovery status
Date of anesthesia
Name of veterinarian administering anesthesia
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14
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How long do you have to destroy/return an expired prescription drug?

A

30 days

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How long must an inventory record of controlled substances be kept? How long should the dispensing record of controlled substances be kept?

A

2 years for both

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What information must be recorded on the inventory record of controlled substances?

A
  1. Name of substance
  2. Strength of substance
  3. Date substance was received
  4. Amount received
  5. Name of distributor of substance
  6. Invoice number
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17
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What information must be recorded on the dispensing record of controlled substances?

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  1. Name of substance
  2. Strength of substance
  3. Amount of substance
  4. Name of animal to whom dispensed
  5. Name of animal owner
  6. Date dispensed
  7. Name of dispensing DVM
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18
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Which of the following are NOT necessary on the dispensing record of controlled substances?

a) Dispensing veterinarian
b) Invoice number
c) Amount of substance dispensed
d) Concentration of substance
e) Name of animal to whom dispensed

A

b) Invoice number

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19
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When does a veterinarian NOT have to maintain a medical record for an animal that he/she sees for a service?

A

When administering a rabies vaccine on behalf of an animal control agency/shelter while providing NO OTHER VETERINARY MEDICAL SERVICE to the animal (they must provide a rabies vaccination record though)

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20
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How long must radiographic records be kept?

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3 years

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21
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What information is necessary for a rabies vaccination record?

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  1. Name/address of owner
  2. Animal description/signalment
  3. Vaccination date
  4. Vaccine manufacturer
  5. Vaccine serial number
  6. Date revaccination is due
  7. DVM signature
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22
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Which of the following are required on a rabies vaccination record?

a) DVM signature
b) Location of vaccine administration
c) Animal description/signalment
d) Vaccine expiration date
e) Date revaccination is due

A

a) DVM signature
c) Animal description/signalment
e) Date revaccination is due

Also required: Name/address of owner, Vaccination date, Vaccine manufacturer, Vaccine serial number

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23
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T or F:

A veterinary technician can perform surgery under veterinary supervision.

A

False!

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24
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T or F:

A veterinary technician can perform dentistry under veterinary supervision.

A

True!

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25
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What is the required temperature range for each room housing animals?

a) 32 to 212 F
b) 0 to 36 C
c) -212 to 0 K
d) 65 to 90 F
e) 72 to 85 F

A

d) 65 to 90 F

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26
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Which of the following surgical equipment is NOT required?

a) masks and caps
b) sterile gloves and sterile gowns
c) surgical lighting
d) sterile surgical packs
e) backup surgical lighting

A

ALL ARE REQUIRED!!!

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T of F:

A veterinary medical premises does not need to be physically inspected in order to be licensed.

A

False!

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28
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T or F:
A dispensing veterinarian is required to notify the client that some prescription-only drugs may be available at a pharmacy.

A

True!

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29
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Which of the following ALWAYS requires packaging or re-packaging in a child-proof container?

a) Manufacturer’s original dispensing package
b) Less than 4 oz of prescription-only drug
c) bulk (>4oz) prescription-only drugs
d) controlled substances
e) all prescription-only drugs need childproof containers

A

d) controlled substances

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30
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If notified by the Board of a complaint, how long does the licensee have to respond?

A

15 days from date of notice

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31
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How long must cremation records be maintained?

A

3 years

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32
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How long do crematory maintenance records need to be maintained?

A

2 years

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33
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You see a new client’s dog for a general health checkup. The client brings medical records for the present dog and for her two other dogs at home, showing a recent (within 2 weeks) 4DX negative test for all three animals. The client wants heartworm prevention for all three animals. Is this kosher?

A

This is terefah! Can’t do it!
You can only give heartworm meds to the dog who is present, as you’ve established a valid VPCR in this case but not with the other animals

34
Q

Which of the following are NOT considered veterinary medicine?

a) Veterinary animal psychics
b) Veterinary dentistry
c) Veterinary acupuncture
d) Veterinary chiropractry
e) Veterinary surgery

A

a) Veterinary animal psychics

The rest are all valid!

35
Q

How many peeps sit on the AZ Vet Med Exam Board? What is the composition? What constitutes a quorum?

A

9 people
(5 vets, 2 general public, 1 vet tech, 1 livestock rep)
A majority (5 members) constitutes a quorum

36
Q

How long are recordings of Board sessions kept?

A

2 years

37
Q

T or F:
It is illegal for a veterinary student to perform anesthesia in the state of AZ even if directly supervised by a veterinarian.

A

False!

Its ok if directly supervised

38
Q

If denied licensure by the state of AZ, how long must the prospective licensee wait before re-applying?

A

6 months

39
Q

When do AZ vet licenses expire?

A

December 31st of every even numbered year

40
Q

WTF is moral turpitude?

A

Seriously…why can’t they just say what they mean instead of using archiac legalese?

41
Q

Treatment in a manner contrary to accepted practices and with injurious results describes…

a) moral turpitude
b) malfeasance
c) medical incompetence
d) gross negligence
e) malpractice

A

e) malpractice

42
Q

Any professional misconduct or unreasonable lack of professional skill in the performance of professional practice describes…

a) gross negligence
b) general malfeasance
c) medical incompetence
d) gross incompetence
e) malpractice

A

d) gross incompetence

43
Q

Treatment of a patient resulting in injury, unnecessary suffering, or death that was caused by carelessness, negligence, or disregard of established principles and practices describes…

a) gross negligence
b) moral turpitude
c) medical incompetence
d) gross incompetence
e) malpractice

A

a) gross negligence

44
Q

Lacking sufficient medical knowledge and/or skills to a degree to endanger the health of patients describes…

a) gross negligence
b) general malfeasance
c) medical incompetence
d) gross incompetence
e) malpractice

A

c) medical incompetence

45
Q

Yo! You see some white faced cow out in the pasture! Which of the following diseases/conditions might it be predisposed to?

a) Hyperkeratosis
b) Ivermectin sensitivity
c) Squamous Cell Carcinoma
d) Malignant Melanoma
e) Tick fever

A

c) Squamous Cell Carcinoma

46
Q

You see a horse in a sawhorse stance, sweating, and with third eyelids up? What gives?

a) hyperhidrosis
b) tetanus
c) botulism
d) clostridial myositis

A

b) tetanus

47
Q

Which of the following antibiotics may cause neurologic disease in dogs?

a) ampicillin
b) clindamycin
c) enrofloxacin
d) doxycycline
e) metronidazole

A

e) metronidazole

48
Q

Which of the following are zoonitic?

a) Coccidiosis
b) Brucellosis
c) Coccidiodiomycosis
d) Giardiasis
e) Salmonellosis

A

a) Coccidiosis
b) Brucellosis
e) Salmonellosis
(you could argue the Giardia but it’s not usually considered to be zoonotic)

49
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You see a dog during monsoon season that is hyperthermic, neurologic, and exhibiting ptyalism. What is the most important initial step?

a) give IV diazepam
b) immediate ice bath
c) start IV fluids
d) rinse out mouth
e) give immediate antivenin

A

d) rinse out mouth; this is Bufo toad toxicity and rinsing out the mouth will wash away the toxin

50
Q

Which antibiotic(s) should not be used in cases of hepatopathy?

a) enrofloxacin
b) clindamycin
c) ampicillin
d) doxycycline
e) cefazolin

A

b) clindamycin

d) doxycycline (rare hepatotoxicity in the tetracyclines)

51
Q

Which of the following are NOT commonly associated with heat stroke?

a) coagulopathy
b) echinocytosis
c) DIC
d) urinary derangements
e) protein concentration derangements

A

b) echinocytosis

52
Q

T or F:
If an animal is brought to a vet for burial and will be landfilled and not cremated, it is the responsibility of the vet to notify the owner that the animal will be landfilled.

A

True dat!

53
Q

Which of the following CAN a vet tech do?

a) perform simple surgery
b) perform dental prophylaxis
c) fill prescriptions
d) prescribe drugs
e) diagnose disease

A

b) perform dental prophylaxis

c) fill prescriptions

54
Q

If a practice changes ownership, how long does the responsible owner have to notify the board?

a) 10 days
b) 15 days
c) 20 days
d) 30 days

A

c) 20 days

55
Q

A self-contained structure or vehicle not attached to the ground designed to function as a self-contained clinic describes a…

a) mobile unit
b) mobile clinic
c) mobile, alabama
d) playmobil

A

b) mobile clinic

56
Q

A vehicle from which out-patient medical services are performed describes a…

a) mobile unit
b) mobile clinic
c) mobile, alabama
d) playmobil

A

a) mobile unit

57
Q

How long after license expiration does a veterinarian have to renew? What is the financial penalty for submitting an application after this date?

A

Until February 1 following expiration.

After this incurs a $50 fee.

58
Q

What is the veterinary license application fee?

a) $100
b) $200
c) $400
d) $75
e) $50

A

c) $400

59
Q

What is the temporary veterinary license application fee?

a) $100
b) $200
c) $400
d) $75
e) $50

A

d) $75

60
Q

What is the veterinary license issuance fee in even-numbered years?

a) $100
b) $200
c) $400
d) $75
e) $50

A

a) $100

61
Q

What is the veterinary license issuance fee in odd-numbered years?

a) $100
b) $200
c) $400
d) $75
e) $50

A

b) $200

62
Q

What is the veterinary license renewal fee?

a) $100
b) $200
c) $400
d) $75
e) $50

A

c) $400

63
Q

What is the veterinary medical premises renewal fee?

a) $100
b) $200
c) $400
d) $75
e) $50

A

b) $200

64
Q

What is the veterinary medical premises license issuance fee in odd-numbered years?

a) $100
b) $200
c) $400
d) $75
e) $50

A

a) $100

65
Q

Which of the following information is NOT required on a radiograph?

a) animal and owner name
b) exposure settings
c) anatomical orientation
d) name of veterinarian
e) date of radiograph

A

b) exposure settings

66
Q

How much is an animal crematory license?

A

$400

67
Q

Which of the following are NOT necessary records for communal cremation of animal remains?

a) number of animals cremated
b) cremation date
c) species of animals
d) total weight of animals
e) source of animals

A

c) species of animals

68
Q

T or F:

An equine dental practitioner cannot extract teeth.

A

False!

Extractions can be performed under direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

69
Q

Which of the following encompass “direct supervision” by a veterinarian?

a) over-the-phone instruction
b) veterinarian gives orders then goes off-premises
c) veterinarian is physically present
d) veterinarian leaves explicit written orders

A

c) veterinarian is physically present

70
Q

Which of the following DOES NOT encompass “indirect supervision” by a veterinarian?

a) over-the-phone instruction
b) veterinarian gives orders then goes off-premises
c) veterinarian is physically present
d) veterinarian leaves explicit written orders

A

c) veterinarian is physically present

71
Q

An unvaccinated dog is exposed to a Scottsdale cougar with confirmed rabies. Which of the following are true?

a) dog is quarantined in the home for 10 days
b) dog is quarantined in the home for 45 days
c) dog is quarantined at animal control for 180 days
d) dog receives immediate rabies booster
e) cougar gets plastic surgery

A

c) dog is quarantined at animal control for 180 days
d) dog receives immediate rabies booster
(note - dog can also receive rabies vaccine one month prior to release)

72
Q

When does negligence become gross negligence?

A

When failure to exercise reasonable care results in injury, unnecessary suffering, or death of an animal.

73
Q

How often must veterinary services be offered to the public to be considered “regular”?

a) daily
b) at least once weekly
c) at least once monthly
d) at least once yearly

A

c) at least once monthly

74
Q

T or F:

Arranging for emergency coverage or continuing care constitutes part of the VCPR.

A

True!

75
Q

T or F:

Equine and bovine piraplasmosis (babesosis) or “tick fever” has been eradicated in the US.

A

Falsorino!

Eradicated in cows but not in horses.

76
Q

According to recent (2009-2010) data, which animal is MOST likely to test positive for rabies in AZ?

a) bat
b) javelina
c) skunk
d) coyote
e) raccoon

A

c) skunk

note - bats and skunks are the 2 most common animals w/rabies in AZ; rabies is cyclic and epizootic in AZ skunks

77
Q

T or F:

In AZ, dogs over 3 months MUST be vaccinated for rabies.

A

True!

78
Q

Concerning rabies vaccinations, which of the following are true?

a) an animal is considered protected immediately after vaccination
b) an animal is considered protected 28 days post vaccination
c) if a vaccine is not in the rabies compendium but has been shown efficacious, it is considered valid
d) vaccines are only valid if approved for the species being vaccinated

A

b) an animal is considered protected 28 days post vaccination
d) vaccines are only valid if approved for the species being vaccinated

79
Q

Which of the following are true regarding rabies bite quarantine?

a) vaccinated animals may be quarantined in their home
b) all animals must be quarantined in veterinary facilities
c) quarantine period is 10 days
d) virus isolation testing is done on every rabies quarantine animal
e) quarantine periods only apply to dogs, cats, and ferrets

A

a) vaccinated animals may be quarantined in their home
c) quarantine period is 10 days
e) quarantine periods only apply to dogs, cats, and ferrets

80
Q

A vaccinated dog is exposed to a javelina with suspected (but unconfirmed) rabies. Which of the following are true?

a) dog is quarantined in the home for 10 days
b) dog is quarantined in the home for 45 days
c) dog is quarantined at animal control for 180 days
d) dog receives immediate rabies booster
e) dog must eat javelina placenta to get the evil out

A

b) dog is quarantined in the home for 45 days

d) dog receives immediate rabies booster

81
Q

T or F:

A head must NEVER be frozen as it impacts the dFA testing for rabies.

A

False!

It only takes more time (due to thawing the head)

82
Q

Which of the following must appear on drug labels dispensed from a vet office?

a) dispensing vets name and telephone number
b) dispensing vets address
c) animal’s name
d) animal owner’s name
e) name, strength, and quantity of dispensed drug

A

ALL OF THEM!

Also need the date dispensed and directions for use/cautionary statements. Anything more is unnecessary.