Texas State LVT Exam - Chapter 801 Questions & Answers Already Passed!!

According to 801.203, what information should be readily accessible if complaints need to be filed with the board? - name, mailing address, and telephone number What five things are required for a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship to exist? (801.351) - 1. assumes responsibility for medical judgments regarding the health of an animal and a client, who is the owner or other caretaker of the animal, agrees to follow the veterinarian's instructions. 2. Possesses sufficient knowledge of the animal to initiate at least a general or preliminary diagnosis of the animal's medical condition. 3. Is readily available to provide, or has provided, follow-up medical care in the event of an adverse reaction to, or a failure of, the regimen of therapy provided by the veterinarian. 4. A veterinarian possesses sufficient knowledge of the animal. 5. If the veterinarian has recently seen, or is personally acquainted with, the keeping and care of the animal by: examining the animal or making medically appropriate and timely visits to the premises on which the animal is kept A veterinarian must have what information in order to release information concerning the DVM's care of an animal? (801.353) - 1. a written authorization or other form of waiver executed by the client. 2. an appropriate court order or subpoena. What situation makes a veterinarian exempt from the confidentiality clause in section 801.353? - in a proceeding to substantiate and collect on a claim for the provision of or a debt incurred for veterinary services Regarding rabies information as listed in 801.353, a veterinarian does not violate confidentiality if they provide the name, and address or vaccination status of a patient to whom? - a public health authority, veterinarian, physician, or other licensed health care professional When is a veterinarian allowed to lease space from a mercantile establishment? (801-355) - Veterinarian on the lease needs to own the practiceWhat entrance requirements are there for a leased space? (801.355) - 1. opens to a public street, hall, lobby, corridor, or other public thoroughfare other than the aisle of a mercantile establishment. 2. is actually used as an entrance by the veterinarian's patients. According to 801.357, when may a DVM dispose of an animal that is abandoned in the veterinarian's care? - 1. gives the client, by certified mail to the client's last known address, notice of the veterinarian's intention to dispose of the animal. 2. allows the client to retrieve the animal during the 10 days after the date the veterinarian mails the notice. When is an animal considered abandoned? (801.357) - On the 11th day after the date the veterinarian mails the notice unless an agreement is made to extend the care for the animal If a DVM reports an act of suspected animal cruelty, what penalties can the DVM suffer? (801.3585) - They are immune to from liability What happens to the practice if a DVM dies? (801.360) - The veterinarian's practice ownership and patient records become the property of the veterinarian's heirs to dispose of as necessary not later than the second anniversary of the date of the veterinarian's death. When can a DVM dispose of animal remains or medical waste by burial or burning? (801.361) - 1. the burial or burning occurs on property owned by the veterinarian that is located: (A) outside the corporate boundaries of a municipality; or (B) within the corporate boundaries of a municipality as a result of an annexation that occurs on or after September 1, 2003. 2. at least one of the following requirements is met: (A) a veterinarian-client-patient relationship existed between the veterinarian, the owner or other caretaker of the animal, and the animal before the animal's death; (B) the veterinarian diagnosed, treated, boarded, or otherwise cared for the animal before its death; or (C) the veterinarian performed euthanasia or an autopsy on the animal List 5 things that could cause a DVM's license to be denied or subject them to disciplinary action. (801.402) - 1. presents to the board dishonest or fraudulent evidence of the person's qualifications. 2. commits fraud or deception in the examination process or to obtain a license. 3. is chronically or habitually intoxicated, chemically dependent, or addicted to drugs.4. engages in dishonest or illegal practices in, or connected with, the practice of veterinary medicine or the practice of equine dentistry. 5. is convicted of a felony under the laws of this state, another state, or the United States What happens if a DVM fails to report a reportable disease like Bacillus anthracis? (801.403) - The board may suspend or revoke a license to practice veterinary medicine, place a veterinarian on probation, or reprimand a veterinarian if the veterinarian knowingly fails to report a disease According to 801.405, when an a licensed person re-gain their ability to practice if they had been previously found to be mentally incompetent? - No What is the penalty for a non-licensed person if they violate Chapter 801 or a rule adopted by the board? (801.503) - subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 for each day of violation. Board members are required to pay a fine in what range if they issue a license other than as provided by chapter 801? (801.505) - no less than $1,000 or more than $5,000 if the member or employee