Arizona Boards - Law

Question 1

Gross negligence vs negligence

Answer 1

Gross negligence: resulting in injury, unnecessary suffering or death caused by carelessness, negligence, or the disregard of principles or practices
Negligence: fail to exercise reasonable care

Question 2

Gross negligence vs malpractice, incompetence, and negligence (pick correct definition)

Answer 2

Gross negligence: resulting in injury,
unnecessary suffering or death caused by carelessness, negligence, or disregard of principles

Malpractice: contrary to accepted practices and with injurious results

Incompetence: misconduct or unreasonable lack of skill

Negligence: fail to exercise reasonable care

Question 3

Responsible veterinarian

Answer 3

Veterinarian who is responsible to the Board for compliance by licensed veterinary premises with
the laws and rules of this state and of the federal government pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine and responsible for the establishment of policy at such premises

Question 4

Total # of board members?

Vets? Laypersons?

Answer 4

9 board members
5 veterinarians (practiced for at least 5 years in AZ)
3 laypersons (2 general public, 1 livestock industry)
1 CVT (certified for at least 5 years in AZ)

Question 5

Who appoints the board members?

Answer 5

governor

Question 6

Mobile unit vs mobile clinic

Answer 6

Mobile unit: NOT designed to function as a self-contained clinic

Mobile clinic: designed to function as a self-contained clinic

Question 7

Can a mobile unit perform a spay surgery?

Answer 7

NO

Question 8

How many days do you have to provide written notice of change of address?

Answer 8

20 days

Question 9

The fate of an applicant that has not submitted the license issuance fee within 12 months after the date of examination but has satisfied all other requirements?

Answer 9

the board shall DENY licensure

Question 10

Primary duty of the board is to?
Protect ____ from unlawful, incompetent, unqualified, impaired or unprofessional
practitioners of veterinary medicine through licensure and regulation of the profession in the state.

Answer 10

Primary duty of the board is to?
Protect the PUBLIC from unlawful, incompetent, unqualified, impaired or unprofessional
practitioners of veterinary medicine through licensure and regulation of the profession in the state.

Question 11

Powers and duties of the board include:

Answer 11

• Administering and enforcing this chapter and board rules
• Regulating disciplinary actions, licenses and certificates and the rehabilitation of licensees and certificate holders
• forms, content, and manner of application and setting deadlines for the receipt of material required
• record keeping
• Adopting an official seal
• Investigating charges
• employing an executive director
• Adopting rules that relate to the qualifications and regulation of …
• Establishing by rule fees and penalties
• informing public about Office of the Ombudsman-Citizens Aide

Question 12

Rules pursuant to title 41, chapter 6 that relate the qualifications and regulations of vet professions shall include:

Answer 12

• Minimum standards of veterinary practice
• public has access to licensing or certification status & resolved complaints
• public has opportunity to evaluate the services that the Board provides

Question 13

Fees and penalties provided by the board include:

Answer 13

• Reproduction of documents
• Verification of information by another board
• Return of checks due to insufficient funds, an order to stop payment, or a closed account
• list of names of DVMs, CVTs, or premises licensed

Question 14

What is the percentage needed to pass the state exam?

Answer 14

75%

Question 15

Can the NAVLE and state scores be averaged to pass?

Answer 15

NOOO

Question 16

Requirements for license by endorsement vs specialty license?

Answer 16

Endorsement:

• active license in one or more states
• practicing 3/5 previous years or 5/10
• Graduated from veterinary college
• State score of at least 75%.
• Pays $750 license fee

Specialty:  
- current certification (national specialty board or 
AVMA college)
- practice is limited to certification
State score of at least 75%
- Pays $750 license fee

Question 17

How many years of practice does one need in order to be eligible for license by endorsement?

Answer 17

3/5 last years or 6/10 years.

Question 18

Board may issue temporary permits to applicants for a license who at the time of application
are ______ or who hold ______?

Answer 18

Board may issue temporary permits to applicants for a license who at the time of application
are ((graduates of an AVMA accredited university)) or who hold ((the Education Commission for
Foreign Veterinary Graduates certificate of a Program for the Assessment of Veterinary
Education equivalence certificate))

Question 19

How long is a temporary permit valid?

Answer 19

Valid until the next exam (30 days)

Question 20

How many temporary permits can be issued to one individual?

Answer 20

2

Question 21

T/F

Temporary permit is void if employer terminates employment

Answer 21

true

Question 22

Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct includes the following:

Answer 22

Fraudulent certificate or form  dissemination/transportation of disease, or sale of inedible food products

violation of meat inspection procedures, willful neglect or misrepresentation

Misrepresentation of services rendered

Failure to report / negligent handling of epidemic diseases: anthrax, rabies, glanders, brucellosis, TB, FMD, hog cholera, etc.
Dispensing live virus vaccines to be administered by a layman w/o instructing

Connection any illegal practitioner

Chronic alcohol / drug use

Fraud or dishonesty in applying or reporting on any test or vaccination

False, deceptive, or misleading advertising

Conviction of a crime (moral) or felony

Malpractice, gross incompetence or negligence

Violation of ethics

Fraud or misrepresentation in procuring a license

Knowingly signing a false affidavit

Illegal distribution of drugs

Violation of or failure to comply …. to storing, labeling, prescribing, or dispensing of controlled subtances or prescription only drugs

… trying to benefit from …. referring animals or services

Violating/attempting/assisting/conspiracy to violate provisions, rules, or written order of the Board

Failing to dispense article 7 drugs and devices

Practicing w/o adequate equipment and sanitation

Failure to maintain adequate records

Medical incompetence

Cruelty or neglect of animals

Falsely calling yourself a specialist

Performing services w/o valid VCPR

Releasing, prescribing, or dispensing prescription drugs w/o valid VCPR

Question 23

Can the board put you in jail?

Answer 23

NO

Question 24

Terms of probation by the board are best adapted to ____ the ______ and ______ the _______.

Answer 24

Terms of probation by the board are best adapted to PROTECT the PUBLIC and REHABILITATE/EDUCATE the veterinatian

Question 25

Terms of probation may include a temporary suspension of how long?

Answer 25

not to exceed 30 days, or restriction of license to practice

Question 26

Summary suspension: Licensee is entitled to a formal hearing within ___ days?

Answer 26

60

Question 27

Board can impose a civil penalty of how much?

Answer 27

not to exceed $1000 per violation

Question 28

Can the board issue a decree of censure?

Answer 28

yes

Question 29

All complaint files are kept for ______?

Answer 29

at least 10 years

Question 30

Files for complaints with disciplinary action are kept for ________?

Answer 30

at least 25 years

Question 31

T/F | The licensee can apply for a rehearing or review of a suspension or revocation of a license

Answer 31

true

Question 32

T/F | A vet can continue to practice pending denial or granting of motion and pending the decision of the board.

Answer 32

true

Question 33

When can you reapply after refusal to issue or renew a license? Which fees are included?

Answer 33

- Cannot reapply for 6 months | - Must pay the exam and license fee

Question 34

Required info for examination qualifications?

Answer 34

-CV/resume -Copy of diploma/official transcript -Moral character references/letters -Photo -Proof of US citizenship or alien status -Affidavit: application is accurate, true, and complete -Affidavit: no complaint has been filed, or is pending, no investigation is pending, and no disciplinary action has been taken or is pending

Question 35

Sufficient reasons for failure to take state exam?

Answer 35

- Illness - Disability - Military service - Any other circumstance demonstrated to be beyond control

Question 36

How many hours of continuing education are required for licensees?

Answer 36

20 hours CE (over 2 years??)

Question 37

Administrative rules: know standards of care under general anesthesia:

Answer 37

- Prior signed authorization, or witnessed verbal - animal is examined, TPR , diagnosis and general condition recorded w/i 6 hours - HR, RR immediately after giving general anesthetic, and at least q15 minutes - continuously observed until extubated w/swallow - Written anesthesia log: Signalment, Owner, Date, Recovery status, DVM

Question 38

Know standards of practice: Administrative rules

Answer 38

pg 17-20

Question 39

How long do you have to provide copies of records to an owner or vet providing medical services?

Answer 39

10 days

Question 40

How long must you keep medical records?

Answer 40

3 years

Question 41

What is required when administering a rabies vaccine for animal control or shelter?

Answer 41

- Owner name/address - Animal description or color photograph - Date of vaccination - Manufacturer - Serial number - Date for revaccination - Veterinarian’s signature - Provide rabies vaccination record. Maintain 3 years

Question 42

How can you provide the owner with notification that some prescription only drugs are available at a pharmacy?

Answer 42

- Stating availability - Posting a written statement - Providing written notification

Question 43

What are the packaging requirements for drugs?

Answer 43

- Dispense 4 oz or less o/Rx only drug in childproof container - Dispense CS in a childproof container - more than 4oz of a bulk prescription only in a non-childproof container - Rx only drug in original package

Question 44

What are the labeling requirements for drugs?

Answer 44

- DVM - name, address, number - Date dispensed - Owner name and animal/herd’s id - name, strength and quantity - directions + cautionary statements

Question 45

How many days does a licensee have to respond to a written notice of complaint?

Answer 45

15 days!

Question 46

T/F A licensee can appear for an informal interview with or without counsel?

Answer 46

true

Question 47

How many days does the board have to issue findings of fact, conclusions of law and Order of the board?

Answer 47

60 days from the date of conclusion of informal interview

Question 48

Why may the board grant a rehearing or review of a decision?

Answer 48

- Proceedings irregularity, abuse of discretion led to unfair hearing - Misconduct - Accident or surprise - Newly-discovered material evidence - Excessive or insufficient penalties - Error in admission or rejection of evidence or other - Findings of fact or decision supported by evidence or are contrary to law

Question 49

Cruelty to or Neglect of Animals

Answer 49

Knowingly or negligently torturing, beating, or mutilating an animal, killing in inhumane manner, or depriving animal of necessary food, water, shelter

Question 50

Know AZ Revised Statuses: What is considered public record? This was tricky and I believe the answer has to do with the fact that the complaint was resolved vs pending.

Answer 50

all are public record except the ongoing investigation

Question 51

What is the duty of veterinarian to report suspected dog fight

Answer 51

report to law enforcement within 48 hours include: breed/desciption of animal, name/address of owner or person who sought exam/txt provide vet records to local law enforcement on request

Question 52

What has to be in a record when giving rabies vaccines at an SPCA/free clinic etc?

Answer 52

``` Owner name and address Animal description/photograph Date Manufacturer Serial # Date for revaccination DVM sign ```

Question 53

T/F Non liability; Any person licensed or certified pursuant to this chapter who gratuitously and in good faith gives emergency treatment to a sick or injured animal at the scene of an emergency shall not be liable in damages to the owner of such animal in the absence of gross negligence

Answer 53

true

Question 54

Can the Board perform an unannounced inspection of a premise?

Answer 54

yes??

Question 55

T/F The Board can serve a decision, order, etc via personal, mail, or attorney and the last address on record with the Board is considered adequate (they don't have to come find you)

Answer 55

true

Question 56

A fixed location where a veterinarian retains the records of a veterinary practice, stores veterinary equipment, or offers veterinary services to the public

Answer 56

premise license

Question 57

T/F An emergency facility needs to give copies of medical records to the owner on release of the animal

Answer 57

true

Question 58

What are the components of a label when dispensing drugs?

Answer 58

- DVM - name, address, number - Date - Owners name and animal’s or herd’s identification -The name, strength and quantity of the drug, directions for it’s use, and any cautionary statements

Question 59

How long to advise board of a change of responsible owner of a premise?

Answer 59

20 days

Question 60

What temperature range is required for housed animals, except livestock?

Answer 60

65-90 degrees

Question 61

What does it take for a mobile unit to become a mobile clinic?

Answer 61

fill out separate application

Question 62

What is a vet tech allowed to do in an emergency

Answer 62

give drugs under vet permission external cardiac massage temporary external splint or all of the above

Question 63

How long to keep controlled substance records?

Answer 63

2 years