Arizona State Vet Board Exam Flashcards
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When does the board hold its meeting?

June of each year

Is the board meeting available to the public?

True

A license holder must provide written notice to the board within how many days of changing veterinary practice address?

20 days

What all is needed to apply for a license?

<p>passport style photo, documentation of citizenship, resume, NAVLE score if taken within the last 5 years, letter from other state licensed in, letters of reference from veterinarian if has experience, letters of character reference, transcript, if student letter from dean</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does a vet's license expire?

<p>December 31 of every even numbered year</p> Signup and view all the answers

No later than _______ of every odd-numbered year, a licensee shall submit to the board in writing for renewal.

<p>February 1st</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is needed for renewal of license?

<p>name, residence, veterinary practice address, telephone numbers, letter if licensed in other states, letter if complaint filed in last 2 years, statement if under investigation, statement if disciplinary action has been taken against you, statement if you have been charged with felony in last 2 years, statement that met CE requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are applying for a temporary permit you do not have to take the state exam.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of supervision is required for a temporary permit to be given to an applicant?

<p>Licensed veterinarians will provide direct and personal instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

General things needed to apply for a temporary permit?

<p>application forms, fee, schedule exam date, name of licensed veterinarian supervising them, graduation from vet school proof, licensed vet must write letter to board saying they are under their supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

The board can extend the temporary permit indefinitely.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the good and sufficient reasons for failure to take a state exam?

<p>illness or disability, military service, any other circumstance demonstrated beyond the licensee's control</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the two year period preceding license expiration you need ____ credit hours of CE.

<p>20 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of things that count towards CE?

<p>practice management, veterinary college seminars, scientific meetings, developing presentation related to vet med, studying using tapes or CDs, reading vet articles, interactive programs on the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

Since we are getting our licenses during an even-numbered year how many hours of CE do we need?

<p>10 credit hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can we count vet school for CE?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Not exactly sure the difference between certificate and license CE but how many hours of CE do you need for a 2 year period?

<p>10 credit hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

What CE has been approved by the board for vets?

<p>CE taught by a veterinary college, CE sponsored by AZ Vet Med Association or AAVSB, CE approved by RACE</p> Signup and view all the answers

What CE has been approved by the board for vet techs?

<p>CE taught by vet tech school or vet school, CE sponsored by AZ Vet Association or AAVSB, CE approved by RACE</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you request pre-approval for CE?

<p>Submit it 60 days prior to when it takes place with detailed description of it</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you document your attendance of CE?

<p>Submit document describing: name, title of CE, date of completion, number of credit hours, copy of document if done on internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

We can slander another vet's reputation if they are doing something bad.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

A vet is responsible for the welfare of the animal they agree to provide medical services to until the animal is released, referred, or discharged.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A vet shall provide records of vet medical services including radiographs within ___ days of request.

<p>10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are keeping an animal on your premise you must provide written notice that states whether personnel will be present for 24 hour observation or not.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

When your clinic is closed what information must be posted so that someone can get veterinary care when needed?

<p>Where to get services in voicemail that contains name, number, and address</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is unnecessary to provide an estimate to the owner before providing a service.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before a surgical patient is discharged or hospitalized the owner must be provided with what?

<p>Instructions detailing care of animal after discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

Within ____ hours before anesthesia is administered or surgery performed the animal needs to be examined and ____, ______, _____, and _____ need to be recorded.

<p>6 hours, HR, RR, temp, diagnosis, and general condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often is the animal's HR and RR recorded when undergoing anesthesia?

<p>Immediately after giving general anesthesia and every 15 minutes after</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where must anesthesia drugs be logged?

<p>anesthesia log, controlled drug log (if applicable)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information goes into the anesthesia log?

<p>animal's name and species, owner's name, date, recovery status, name of vet</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does an administration log of controlled substances need to be kept?

<p>2 years after administration of the substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long do medical records need to be kept?

<p>3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long do you have to keep radiographs?

<p>3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

A vet who administers a rabies vaccine to an animal on behalf of an animal control agency or shelter is exempt from keeping the normal medical records for 3 years.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What score does a vet tech need in order to pass the state exam?

<p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

A vet tech has to retake the exam if they do not obtain certification in how many years after the exam?

<p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

A vet tech cannot do what things?

<p>perform surgery, diagnose, prescribe medication, provide prognosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is renewal due for vet tech license?

<p>February 1st of odd-numbered year</p> Signup and view all the answers

A responsible vet of a medical premise must require that water can achieve temperatures of what degrees?

<p>32-212 degrees F</p> Signup and view all the answers

What things are required on a medical premise?

<p>identification visible to the public, floors, tables, etc. made of nonporous material that can be sanitized, water, refrigerated storage large enough to contain deceased animals, storage for biohazardous medical waste, individual compartments for hospitalized animals, sharps containers, scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

Animal compartments must be sanitized at least once every _____ hours.

<p>24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

Temperatures must be maintained between ____ and ___ where animals are housed.

<p>65-90 degrees F</p> Signup and view all the answers

What things need to be provided for surgery?

<p>caps, masks, sterile gloves and gowns, sterile surgical packs (drapes, sponges, instruments), oxygen tank, means of administering anesthesia, surgical light, another light if that one doesn't work</p> Signup and view all the answers

What things must a mobile clinic have?

<p>electrical power source, storage for biohazardous waste, storage for deceased animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

A responsible vet for a mobile unit must ensure what?

<p>all controlled substances and drugs are only accessible to authorized personnel, manufacturer's requirements are met for storage of biologics and supplies, sterile surgical supplies and equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

A vet may provide written, electronic, or telephone prescription if what things exist?

<p>valid doctor patient relationship, providing prescription is in best interest of animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

A vet shall dispense 4 oz or less of a prescription-only drug and controlled substances in what type of container?

<p>Childproof</p> Signup and view all the answers

A vet cannot dispense more than 4 oz of a bulk prescription-only drug in a non-childproof container.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

A vet can dispense a drug in the manufacturer's original package without repackaging it in a childproof container.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A vet shall store controlled substances under lock and key except for what ones?

<p>Those authorized by a responsible veterinarian to be administered by personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

When dispensing controlled substances, a dispensing vet or personnel who are not vets but authorized by a vet may do what?

<p>select the controlled substance, count the quantity, place controlled substance in container</p> Signup and view all the answers

When dispensing controlled substances, licensed or unlicensed personnel may do what?

<p>prepare labels, prepare drug containers, record information required by laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before a controlled drug can be dispensed what must happen?

<p>The dispensing vet must review label and patient's medical record to make sure it complies with laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the drug is prescription-only what things can a dispensing vet or personnel who are not vets but authorized by a vet may do?

<p>repackage them, prepare labels, prepare containers, record information required by laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a complaint is filed against you how many days do you have to respond and provide requested information?

<p>15 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you do not show up for an informal interview it will not proceed without you.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

At the conclusion of an informal interview what things may the board decide?

<p>additional investigation, another informal interview, dismiss the complaint, impose disciplinary sanctions, order a formal hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a formal hearing is going to take place the licensee must respond to complaint by admitting or denying allegations first.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A licensee may appear at a formal hearing only if they have an attorney first.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can you file a rehearing after a decision has been made at a formal hearing?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The board may grant a rehearing for what reasons?

<p>irregularity in proceedings of the board, misconduct of board, accident that could not have been prevented by ordinary prudence, newly discovered material evidence, excessive or insufficient penalties, error in admission or rejection of evidence, findings are not supported by evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances is a decision not allowed a rehearing?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before a crematory can obtain a license the board must inspect it.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does a crematory license expire?

<p>December 31 of even-numbered year</p> Signup and view all the answers

Standards for an animal crematory?

<p>complies with laws, in a fixed location, retort is able to withstand high temps, retort shielded from public view, retort is competently installed, retort in a building needs ventilation and exhaust, cremation chamber receives fresh air, storage facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

A crematory only accepts animal remains only from?

<p>owner of animal, animal shelter, licensed vet, individual contracted by crematory, state or city corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

If animal remains cannot be cremated immediately then they must be placed where?

<p>Storage for no more than 30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the animal is to be individually cremated then what labels must be on the remains?

<p>name of crematory, name of animal, date of cremation</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long do cremation records need to be kept?

<p>3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes valley fever?

<p>Coccidioides immitis or posadasii</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cats are not susceptible to valley fever.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Signalment for valley fever?

<p>young, male, large breed, outdoor dogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Direct transmission of valley fever occurs from animals to humans.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is valley fever transmitted?

<p>infectious spores in nature via aerosol, conversion to mycelial phase in necropsy specimens, bandages, or on instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

Valley fever incidences increase with what types of weather?

<p>dust storms, earthquakes, construction (soil disturbance)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Signs of valley fever?

<p>chronic cough, inappetence, weight loss, lameness, cutaneous masses, neck pain, vision loss (uveitis), neurologic signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cats are more likely to develop what type of signs with valley fever?

<p>Skin lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Incubation period of valley fever?

<p>1-3 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

Definitive diagnosis of valley fever?

<p>cytology, histopathology</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chemistry of valley fever?

<p>hypoalbuminemia, hyperglobulinemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Diagnosis of valley fever?

<p>cytology/histopath, serology (AGID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Treatment of valley fever?

<p>Azole antifungal for 2 months beyond resolution of signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which species is most susceptible to the plague?

<p>Cats</p> Signup and view all the answers

Humans are most commonly infected with the plague from what?

<p>Fleas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Direct infection of the plague is possible to humans via infected cats.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Three forms of the plague?

<p>bubonic, pneumonic, septicemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What form of the plague is most common in cats?

<p>Bubonic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Signs of the plague?

<p>bubonic: enlarged and abscessed LNs, septicemic: septic shock signs, pneumonic: cough, nasal discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

Diagnosis of the plague?

<p>presumptive, antibody testing, cytology, titers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Treatment of the plague?

<p>gentamicin for 3-4 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

Signs of heat stroke?

<p>elevated temp &gt;105.8, altered mental status, hyperemic MM, increased respiratory effort, petechiae</p> Signup and view all the answers

Acute treatment of heat stroke?

<p>room temp IV fluids, cool water baths, cold-water gastric lavage, control seizures, plasma if coag times prolonged, broad spectrum antibiotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Complications of heat stroke?

<p>DIC, AKI, gastrointestinal sloughing, acute hepatic injury, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, cerebral edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

Signs of rattlesnake bites?

<p>swelling/bruising around bite, hemorrhagic lymphedema, cyanosis and tissue sloughing, tachycardia/ventricular arrhythmias, hypovolemic shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

Acute treatment of rattlesnake bites?

<p>treat hypotension with fluids, antivenom, analgesics, transfusion if needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

Signs of Bufo exposure?

<p>hypersalivation, vomiting, tachypnea, ataxia, seizures, pale MM</p> Signup and view all the answers

Treatment of Bufo exposure?

<p>wash mouth, if swallowed induce emesis if safe, activated charcoal, control seizures and arrhythmias, antagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gila monster envenomation signs?

<p>local pain, weakness, vomiting, muscle fasciculations, hypotension, anaphylaxis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Arizona State Veterinary Board Regulations

  • Board meetings occur annually in June, with public notice issued 20 days in advance.
  • License holders must notify the board within 20 days of any change in veterinary practice address.

Licensure Requirements

  • Application for a veterinary license requires a passport photo, citizenship documentation, resume, recent NAVLE score, letters from other states, letters of reference, transcript, and a letter from the dean if still a student.
  • Veterinary licenses expire on December 31 of even-numbered years, with renewal applications due by February 1 of odd-numbered years.
  • Renewal requires updated contact information, statements regarding other state licenses, complaints, investigations, disciplinary actions, felony charges, and proof of continuing education (CE) compliance.

Continuing Education (CE)

  • A total of 20 CE hours are required every two years, with 10 hours needed upon first renewal if licensed during an even-numbered year.
  • CE can include various activities like veterinary college seminars, scientific meetings, and online programs.
  • Official CE activities approved by the board include those from veterinary colleges and recognized associations like the AZ Vet Med Association.

Veterinary Practice Regulations

  • Veterinarians must provide written estimates of service costs to clients prior to treatment.
  • Medical records must be provided within 10 days of a client's request and retained for at least three years.
  • Surgery patients must receive discharge care instructions, and pre-anesthesia examinations must occur within six hours of the procedure.

Animal Care and Facility Standards

  • Animals housed must be kept in temperatures between 65-90°F, with sanitation protocols requiring compartments to be sanitized every 24 hours.
  • Facilities must have necessary medical equipment, including sterilized surgical tools and a reliable water supply of 32-212°F.

Controlled Substances Management

  • Controlled substances must be stored securely, with records kept for two years after administration. Only authorized personnel may manage controlled substances.

Complaints and Investigations

  • Licensees must respond within 15 days to complaints filed against them, allowing board investigations for alleged violations or misconduct.
  • Decisions from formal hearings may be appealed within 30 days, except when public health and safety are at risk.

Crematory Regulations

  • Crematory licenses expire on December 31 of even-numbered years and must comply with specific construction, location, and operational standards.
  • Records of cremation must be maintained for three years, and animal remains not immediately cremated must be stored for a maximum of 30 days.

Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis)

  • Caused by Coccidioides immitis or posadasii, valley fever affects mainly young, male, large breed outdoor dogs but can also impact cats.
  • Symptoms include chronic cough, weight loss, and potential skin lesions in cats; diagnosis involves cytology and serology.
  • Treatment consists of azole antifungals for at least two months post-resolution of symptoms.

Plague Information

  • Cats are the most susceptible species to the plague, commonly transmitted to humans via fleas or direct contact with infected animals.
  • The plague can manifest in bubonic, pneumonic, or septicemic forms, with treatment typically involving gentamicin for 3-4 weeks.

Heat Stroke Management

  • Symptoms include elevated temperature, altered mental state, and increased respiratory effort. Immediate treatment involves IV fluids and temperature regulation.
  • Possible complications include multiple organ dysfunction and acute kidney injury.

Rattlesnake and Bufo Toad Exposure

  • Rattlesnake bites can lead to swelling and shock; treatment involves fluids, analgesics, and potential antivenom administration.
  • Bufo toad exposure causes severe neurologic signs and requires immediate decontamination and symptomatic treatment post-exposure.

Gila Monster Envenomation

  • Symptoms of Gila monster bites include local pain and weakness, with treatment focusing on supportive care and monitoring for anaphylaxis.

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