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Which of the following statements about quarantine is true? (Select all that apply)
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)
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)
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.
A head must NEVER be frozen as it impacts the dFA testing for rabies.
Which of the following must appear on drug labels dispensed from a vet office? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following must appear on drug labels dispensed from a vet office? (Select all that apply)
Veterinarians in Arizona must complete 20 hours of CE annually.
Veterinarians in Arizona must complete 20 hours of CE annually.
A veterinarian must serve any client with which a valid VPCR has been established.
A veterinarian must serve any client with which a valid VPCR has been established.
How long does a veterinarian have to provide medical records to another veterinarian?
How long does a veterinarian have to provide medical records to another veterinarian?
No expired supplies are to be used when providing veterinary medical services.
No expired supplies are to be used when providing veterinary medical services.
Which of the following must be entered in a patient's medical record at most 6 hours before an anesthetic procedure?
Which of the following must be entered in a patient's medical record at most 6 hours before an anesthetic procedure?
What is the time frame for vitals (e.g., TPR) to be taken prior to an anesthetic procedure?
What is the time frame for vitals (e.g., TPR) to be taken prior to an anesthetic procedure?
Which parameter(s) MUST be recorded every 15 minutes during general anesthesia?
Which parameter(s) MUST be recorded every 15 minutes during general anesthesia?
What is the maximum time period for recording vital signs during a procedure requiring general anesthesia?
What is the maximum time period for recording vital signs during a procedure requiring general anesthesia?
Post anesthesia, an animal must be monitored until which of the following are true?
Post anesthesia, an animal must be monitored until which of the following are true?
In general, how long must medical records be kept?
In general, how long must medical records be kept?
How long must drug records be kept?
How long must drug records be kept?
In which of the following cases must written permission be obtained before performing a procedure on an owned animal?
In which of the following cases must written permission be obtained before performing a procedure on an owned animal?
Which of the following is NOT a necessary part of a written anesthesia log?
Which of the following is NOT a necessary part of a written anesthesia log?
What information is necessary on an anesthetic record?
What information is necessary on an anesthetic record?
How long do you have to destroy/return an expired prescription drug?
How long do you have to destroy/return an expired prescription drug?
How long must an inventory record of controlled substances be kept?
How long must an inventory record of controlled substances be kept?
What information must be recorded on the inventory record of controlled substances?
What information must be recorded on the inventory record of controlled substances?
What information must be recorded on the dispensing record of controlled substances?
What information must be recorded on the dispensing record of controlled substances?
Which of the following are NOT necessary on the dispensing record of controlled substances?
Which of the following are NOT necessary on the dispensing record of controlled substances?
When does a veterinarian NOT have to maintain a medical record for an animal that he/she sees for a service?
When does a veterinarian NOT have to maintain a medical record for an animal that he/she sees for a service?
How long must radiographic records be kept?
How long must radiographic records be kept?
What information is necessary for a rabies vaccination record?
What information is necessary for a rabies vaccination record?
Which of the following are required on a rabies vaccination record?
Which of the following are required on a rabies vaccination record?
A veterinary technician can perform surgery under veterinary supervision.
A veterinary technician can perform surgery under veterinary supervision.
A veterinary technician can perform dentistry under veterinary supervision.
A veterinary technician can perform dentistry under veterinary supervision.
What is the required temperature range for each room housing animals?
What is the required temperature range for each room housing animals?
Which of the following surgical equipment is NOT required?
Which of the following surgical equipment is NOT required?
A veterinary medical premises does not need to be physically inspected in order to be licensed.
A veterinary medical premises does not need to be physically inspected in order to be licensed.
A dispensing veterinarian is required to notify the client that some prescription-only drugs may be available at a pharmacy.
A dispensing veterinarian is required to notify the client that some prescription-only drugs may be available at a pharmacy.
Which of the following ALWAYS requires packaging or re-packaging in a child-proof container?
Which of the following ALWAYS requires packaging or re-packaging in a child-proof container?
If notified by the Board of a complaint, how long does the licensee have to respond?
If notified by the Board of a complaint, how long does the licensee have to respond?
How long must cremation records be maintained?
How long must cremation records be maintained?
How long do crematory maintenance records need to be maintained?
How long do crematory maintenance records need to be maintained?
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?
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?
Which of the following are NOT considered veterinary medicine?
Which of the following are NOT considered veterinary medicine?
How many people sit on the AZ Vet Med Exam Board? What is the composition? What constitutes a quorum?
How many people sit on the AZ Vet Med Exam Board? What is the composition? What constitutes a quorum?
How long are recordings of Board sessions kept?
How long are recordings of Board sessions kept?
It is illegal for a veterinary student to perform anesthesia in the state of AZ even if directly supervised by a veterinarian.
It is illegal for a veterinary student to perform anesthesia in the state of AZ even if directly supervised by a veterinarian.
If denied licensure by the state of AZ, how long must the prospective licensee wait before re-applying?
If denied licensure by the state of AZ, how long must the prospective licensee wait before re-applying?
When do AZ vet licenses expire?
When do AZ vet licenses expire?
What is moral turpitude?
What is moral turpitude?
Treatment in a manner contrary to accepted practices and with injurious results describes...
Treatment in a manner contrary to accepted practices and with injurious results describes...
Any professional misconduct or unreasonable lack of professional skill in the performance of professional practice describes...
Any professional misconduct or unreasonable lack of professional skill in the performance of professional practice describes...
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...
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...
Lacking sufficient medical knowledge and/or skills to a degree to endanger the health of patients describes...
Lacking sufficient medical knowledge and/or skills to a degree to endanger the health of patients describes...
You see some white-faced cow out in the pasture! Which of the following diseases/conditions might it be predisposed to?
You see some white-faced cow out in the pasture! Which of the following diseases/conditions might it be predisposed to?
You see a horse in a sawhorse stance, sweating, and with third eyelids up? What gives?
You see a horse in a sawhorse stance, sweating, and with third eyelids up? What gives?
Which of the following antibiotics may cause neurologic disease in dogs?
Which of the following antibiotics may cause neurologic disease in dogs?
Which of the following are zoonotic?
Which of the following are zoonotic?
You see a dog during monsoon season that is hyperthermic, neurologic, and exhibiting ptyalism. What is the most important initial step?
You see a dog during monsoon season that is hyperthermic, neurologic, and exhibiting ptyalism. What is the most important initial step?
Which antibiotic(s) should not be used in cases of hepatopathy?
Which antibiotic(s) should not be used in cases of hepatopathy?
Which of the following are NOT commonly associated with heat stroke?
Which of the following are NOT commonly associated with heat stroke?
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.
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.
Which of the following CAN a vet tech do?
Which of the following CAN a vet tech do?
If a practice changes ownership, how long does the responsible owner have to notify the board?
If a practice changes ownership, how long does the responsible owner have to notify the board?
A self-contained structure or vehicle not attached to the ground designed to function as a self-contained clinic describes a...
A self-contained structure or vehicle not attached to the ground designed to function as a self-contained clinic describes a...
A vehicle from which outpatient medical services are performed describes a...
A vehicle from which outpatient medical services are performed describes a...
How long after license expiration does a veterinarian have to renew? What is the financial penalty for submitting an application after this date?
How long after license expiration does a veterinarian have to renew? What is the financial penalty for submitting an application after this date?
What is the veterinary license application fee?
What is the veterinary license application fee?
What is the temporary veterinary license application fee?
What is the temporary veterinary license application fee?
What is the veterinary license issuance fee in even-numbered years?
What is the veterinary license issuance fee in even-numbered years?
What is the veterinary license issuance fee in odd-numbered years?
What is the veterinary license issuance fee in odd-numbered years?
What is the veterinary license renewal fee?
What is the veterinary license renewal fee?
What is the veterinary medical premises renewal fee?
What is the veterinary medical premises renewal fee?
What is the veterinary medical premises license issuance fee in odd-numbered years?
What is the veterinary medical premises license issuance fee in odd-numbered years?
Which of the following information is NOT required on a radiograph?
Which of the following information is NOT required on a radiograph?
How much is an animal crematory license?
How much is an animal crematory license?
Which of the following are NOT necessary records for communal cremation of animal remains?
Which of the following are NOT necessary records for communal cremation of animal remains?
An equine dental practitioner cannot extract teeth.
An equine dental practitioner cannot extract teeth.
Which of the following encompass 'direct supervision' by a veterinarian?
Which of the following encompass 'direct supervision' by a veterinarian?
Which of the following DOES NOT encompass 'indirect supervision' by a veterinarian?
Which of the following DOES NOT encompass 'indirect supervision' by a veterinarian?
When does negligence become gross negligence?
When does negligence become gross negligence?
How often must veterinary services be offered to the public to be considered 'regular'?
How often must veterinary services be offered to the public to be considered 'regular'?
Arranging for emergency coverage or continuing care constitutes part of the VCPR.
Arranging for emergency coverage or continuing care constitutes part of the VCPR.
Equine and bovine piraplasmosis (babesiosis) or 'tick fever' has been eradicated in the US.
Equine and bovine piraplasmosis (babesiosis) or 'tick fever' has been eradicated in the US.
According to recent (2009-2010) data, which animal is MOST likely to test positive for rabies in AZ?
According to recent (2009-2010) data, which animal is MOST likely to test positive for rabies in AZ?
In AZ, dogs over 3 months MUST be vaccinated for rabies.
In AZ, dogs over 3 months MUST be vaccinated for rabies.
Concerning rabies vaccinations, which of the following are true?
Concerning rabies vaccinations, which of the following are true?
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.
Consent and Procedures
- 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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Test your knowledge with these flashcards designed for the Arizona State Veterinary Board Exam. Each card presents a statement regarding veterinary laws and requirements, allowing you to assess your understanding of essential regulations. Perfect for aspiring veterinarians preparing for their licensure exam in Arizona.
