Arizona State Veterinary Board Exam Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which of the following statements about quarantine is true? (Select all that apply)

Vaccinated animals may be quarantined in their home (correct)

Quarantine periods only apply to dogs, cats, and ferrets (correct)

All animals must be quarantined in veterinary facilities

Quarantine period is 10 days (correct)

Virus isolation testing is done on every rabies quarantine animal

If a vaccinated dog is exposed to a javelina with suspected rabies, which of the following are true? (Select all that apply)

Dog must eat javelina placenta to get the evil out

Dog is quarantined in the home for 10 days

Dog is quarantined in the home for 45 days (correct)

Dog receives immediate rabies booster (correct)

Dog is quarantined at animal control for 180 days

If an unvaccinated dog is exposed to a cougar with confirmed rabies, which of the following are true? (Select all that apply)

Dog receives immediate rabies booster (correct)

Dog is quarantined in the home for 45 days

Cougar gets plastic surgery

Dog is quarantined at animal control for 180 days (correct)

Dog is quarantined in the home for 10 days

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

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following must appear on drug labels dispensed from a vet office? (Select all that apply)

Dispensing vet's address Signup and view all the answers

Veterinarians in Arizona must complete 20 hours of CE annually.

False Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

10 days Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

Heart rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for vitals (e.g., TPR) to be taken prior to an anesthetic procedure?

Within 6 hours Signup and view all the answers

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

Pulse rate Signup and view all the answers

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

15 minutes Signup and view all the answers

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

Animal can swallow and is extubated Signup and view all the answers

In general, how long must medical records be kept?

3 years Signup and view all the answers

How long must drug records be kept?

2 years Signup and view all the answers

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

Euthanasia Signup and view all the answers

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

Veterinarian's license number Signup and view all the answers

What information is necessary on an anesthetic record?

Name of animal, species, name of owner, recovery status, date, name of veterinarian Signup and view all the answers

How long do you have to destroy/return an expired prescription drug?

30 days Signup and view all the answers

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

2 years Signup and view all the answers

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

Name of substance, strength, date received, amount received, distributor, invoice number Signup and view all the answers

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

Name of substance, strength, amount, name of animal, owner, date, dispensing veterinarian Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are NOT necessary on the dispensing record of controlled substances?

Invoice number Signup and view all the answers

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

When administering a rabies vaccine on behalf of an animal control agency/shelter while providing no other veterinary medical service to the animal. Signup and view all the answers

How long must radiographic records be kept?

3 years Signup and view all the answers

What information is necessary for a rabies vaccination record?

Owner's name/address, animal description, vaccination date, vaccine manufacturer, serial number, revaccination date, veterinarian signature Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are required on a rabies vaccination record?

Animal description Signup and view all the answers

A veterinary technician can perform surgery under veterinary supervision.

False Signup and view all the answers

A veterinary technician can perform dentistry under veterinary supervision.

True Signup and view all the answers

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

65 to 90 F Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following surgical equipment is NOT required?

Backup surgical lighting Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

Controlled substances Signup and view all the answers

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

15 days Signup and view all the answers

How long must cremation records be maintained?

3 years Signup and view all the answers

How long do crematory maintenance records need to be maintained?

2 years Signup and view all the answers

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?

No, it's not allowed. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are NOT considered veterinary medicine?

Veterinary animal psychics Signup and view all the answers

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

9 people (5 vets, 2 general public, 1 vet tech, 1 livestock rep), 5 members constitute a quorum. Signup and view all the answers

How long are recordings of Board sessions kept?

2 years Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

6 months Signup and view all the answers

When do AZ vet licenses expire?

December 31st of every even-numbered year Signup and view all the answers

What is moral turpitude?

A legal concept that refers to conduct contrary to community standards of justice, honesty or good morals. Signup and view all the answers

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

Malpractice Signup and view all the answers

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

Gross incompetence Signup and view all the answers

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...

Gross negligence Signup and view all the answers

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

Medical incompetence Signup and view all the answers

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

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

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

Tetanus Signup and view all the answers

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

Metronidazole Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are zoonotic?

Salmonellosis Signup and view all the answers

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

Rinse out mouth Signup and view all the answers

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

Clindamycin Signup and view all the answers

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

Echinocytosis Signup and view all the answers

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.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following CAN a vet tech do?

Fill prescriptions Signup and view all the answers

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

20 days Signup and view all the answers

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

Mobile clinic Signup and view all the answers

A vehicle from which outpatient medical services are performed describes a...

Mobile unit Signup and view all the answers

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

Until February 1 following expiration. After this incurs a $50 fee. Signup and view all the answers

What is the veterinary license application fee?

$400 Signup and view all the answers

What is the temporary veterinary license application fee?

$75 Signup and view all the answers

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

$100 Signup and view all the answers

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

$200 Signup and view all the answers

What is the veterinary license renewal fee?

$400 Signup and view all the answers

What is the veterinary medical premises renewal fee?

$200 Signup and view all the answers

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

$100 Signup and view all the answers

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

Exposure settings Signup and view all the answers

How much is an animal crematory license?

$400 Signup and view all the answers

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

Species of animals Signup and view all the answers

An equine dental practitioner cannot extract teeth.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following encompass 'direct supervision' by a veterinarian?

Veterinarian is physically present Signup and view all the answers

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

Veterinarian is physically present Signup and view all the answers

When does negligence become gross negligence?

When failure to exercise reasonable care results in injury, unnecessary suffering, or death of an animal. Signup and view all the answers

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

At least once monthly Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

Equine and bovine piraplasmosis (babesiosis) or 'tick fever' has been eradicated in the US.

False Signup and view all the answers

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

Skunk Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

Concerning rabies vaccinations, which of the following are true?

An animal is considered protected 28 days post vaccination Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Arizona Veterinary Rules and Regulations

Completion of 20 hours of continuing education (CE) required over a 2-year period for veterinarians.
Veterinarians can choose which clients to serve, disregarding any established Veterinary-Patient-Client Relationship (VPCR) limitations.

Medical Records and Procedures

Medical records must be provided to another veterinarian within 10 days upon request.
Important parameters such as heart rate, temperature, and diagnosis must be documented within 6 hours before anesthesia.
Vital signs during general anesthesia need recording every 15 minutes.

Post-Anesthesia Monitoring

Animals must be monitored until they can swallow and are extubated after anesthesia.

Record Keeping Requirements

Medical records are retained for 3 years, drug records for 2 years, and cremation records for 3 years.
Essential information for anesthetic records includes pet’s name, species, recovery status, and veterinarian details.

Written permission is necessary before euthanasia or surgery.
Expired prescription drugs must be returned or destroyed within 30 days.

Controlled Substances Management

Inventory and dispensing records for controlled substances must be maintained for 2 years, containing specific information about the substance and dispensing details.

Miscellaneous Regulations

Rabies vaccination records must include details like owner's name, vaccination date, and veterinarian's signature.
Equine dental practitioners may perform extractions under direct supervision.

Veterinary Licensing

Licenses must be renewed by February 1 following expiration, with a penalty fee incurred for late renewal.
Veterinary license application fees vary, with standard fees for odd and even years.

Negligence and Professional Standards

Negligence escalates to gross negligence when careless actions lead to harm or death of an animal.
Terms defined include moral turpitude, malpractice, and medical incompetence.

Zoonotic Diseases and Toxicity

Diseases such as brucellosis and salmonellosis are zoonotic.
Antimicrobials including metronidazole can cause neurologic adverse effects in dogs.

Rabies Management

Vaccinated dogs exposed to potential rabies carriers require quarantine for 45 days and immediate boosting of the rabies vaccine.
An unvaccinated dog exposed to confirmed rabies must be quarantined for 180 days and receive a rabies booster.

Facility Regulations

Veterinary clinics must undergo physical inspections for licensing.
Temperature requirements for rooms housing animals range between 65°F to 90°F.

Supervision in Veterinary Practice

Direct supervision by a veterinarian means physically being present, while indirect supervision may occur without the veterinarian on-site.

Emergency Care and Public Accessibility

Veterinary services must be offered at least once monthly to be deemed "regular".
Arranging for emergency care is considered part of the Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR).

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