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