Texas State LVT Exam - Chapter 571 Review
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What two cases are considered "conflicting interests"?
A veterinarian represents conflicting interests if, when employed by a buyer to inspect an animal for
soundness, the veterinarian accepts a fee from the seller. Acceptance of a fee from both the buyer
and seller is prima facie evidence of fraud.
Within how many days must a DVM report any accreditation, licensure, certification, or registration
revocation or suspension to the Board?
30 business days
Define "immediate supervision"
A licensee required to immediately supervise a person must be within audible and visual range of
both the animal patient and the person under supervision.
Define "general supervision"
A veterinarian required to generally supervise a non veterinarian must be readily available to
communicate with the person under supervision.
Define "direct supervision"
A licensee required to directly supervise a person must be physically present on the same premises as
the person under supervision.
What are the options for a signature on a rabies certificate
Signature stamp or electronic signature pad under the direct supervision of vaccinating veterinarian.
Who is ultimately responsible for employees who are not DVMs?
The Veterinarian
Please list 5 items that a non-veterinarian can not perform
1. surgery.
2. invasive dental procedures except as allowed for licensed equine dental providers.
3 .diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases and/or conditions.
4. prescribing drugs and appliances.
5. initiation of treatment without prior instruction by a veterinarian, except in an emergency without
expectation of compensation.
Please list the 5 things that an unlicensed employee may do under the supervision of an LVT .
1. suture to close existing skin incisions and skin lacerations.
2. induce anesthesia.
3. draw blood.
4. take samples for the purpose of testing and diagnosis.
5. perform other tasks in veterinary medicine, not otherwise prohibited by other subsections of this
section or other laws, as assigned by the supervising veterinarian and according to a protocol
established by the supervising veterinarian.
, If an LVT violates the law while acting under the supervision of a DVM, who is subject to discipline by
the Board?
Both
What is homeopathy
A system of therapeutics in which diseases are treated by substances which are capable of producing
in healthy animals symptoms like those of the disease to be treated, the substance being
administered in minute doses. Use of homeopathic remedies in non-human animals is considered to
be an alternate therapy in the practice of veterinary medicine.
who may use homeopathy on animals?
Veterinarian
What is holistic medicine
The practice of veterinary medicine that believes in a blend of alternative and, if need be,
conventional approaches of treatment in an effort to develop a system of complementary medicine to
treat the whole patient. In practice, it incorporates less conventional methods such as herbal
medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, and applied kinesiology, with more conventional
methods, such as modern drugs, surgery and diagnostics. Use of holistic medicine in non-human
animals is considered to be an alternate therapy in the practice of veterinary medicine.
who may use holistic medicine on animals?
Veterinarian
What is acupuncture
The insertion of an acupuncture needle and the application of moxibustion to specific areas of a non-
human animal's body to relieve the discomfort associated with painful disorders, to induce surgical
anesthesia, and for therapeutic purposes; and the administration of thermal or electrical treatments
or the recommendation of dietary guidelines, energy flow exercise, or dietary or herbal supplements
in conjunction with the treatment described by paragraph. Acupuncture in non-human animals is
considered to be an alternate therapy in the practice of veterinary medicine.
who may perform acupuncture on animals?
Veterinarian
When should a DVM refer a case to a board-certified specialist?
A veterinarian shall have a duty to a client to suggest a referral to a specialist, or otherwise more
qualified veterinarian, in any case where the care and treatment of the animal is beyond the
veterinarian's capabilities. A veterinarian's decision on whether to accept or continue care and
treatment of an animal, which may require expertise beyond the veterinarian's capabilities, shall be
based on the exercise of sound judgment within the prevailing standard of care for a veterinarian
faced with the same or similar circumstances.
When using ultrasound for diagnostic purposes, what can a non-veterinarian do?
A person who is not a licensed veterinarian may perform ultrasonography on an animal for diagnostic
purposes only if: the person administering the ultrasound is doing so at the request of a licensed
veterinarian; the veterinarian has established a veterinarian-client-patient relationship; and it is the
veterinarian who uses the ultrasonography to make a diagnosis.
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What two cases are considered "conflicting interests"?
A veterinarian represents conflicting interests if, when employed by a buyer to inspect an animal for
soundness, the veterinarian accepts a fee from the seller. Acceptance of a fee from both the buyer
and seller is prima facie evidence of fraud.
Within how many days must a DVM report any accreditation, licensure, certification, or registration
revocation or suspension to the Board?
30 business days
Define "immediate supervision"
A licensee required to immediately supervise a person must be within audible and visual range of
both the animal patient and the person under supervision.
Define "general supervision"
A veterinarian required to generally supervise a non veterinarian must be readily available to
communicate with the person under supervision.
Define "direct supervision"
A licensee required to directly supervise a person must be physically present on the same premises as
the person under supervision.
What are the options for a signature on a rabies certificate
Signature stamp or electronic signature pad under the direct supervision of vaccinating veterinarian.
Who is ultimately responsible for employees who are not DVMs?
The Veterinarian
Please list 5 items that a non-veterinarian can not perform
1. surgery.
2. invasive dental procedures except as allowed for licensed equine dental providers.
3 .diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases and/or conditions.
4. prescribing drugs and appliances.
5. initiation of treatment without prior instruction by a veterinarian, except in an emergency without
expectation of compensation.
Please list the 5 things that an unlicensed employee may do under the supervision of an LVT .
1. suture to close existing skin incisions and skin lacerations.
2. induce anesthesia.
3. draw blood.
4. take samples for the purpose of testing and diagnosis.
5. perform other tasks in veterinary medicine, not otherwise prohibited by other subsections of this
section or other laws, as assigned by the supervising veterinarian and according to a protocol
established by the supervising veterinarian.
, If an LVT violates the law while acting under the supervision of a DVM, who is subject to discipline by
the Board?
Both
What is homeopathy
A system of therapeutics in which diseases are treated by substances which are capable of producing
in healthy animals symptoms like those of the disease to be treated, the substance being
administered in minute doses. Use of homeopathic remedies in non-human animals is considered to
be an alternate therapy in the practice of veterinary medicine.
who may use homeopathy on animals?
Veterinarian
What is holistic medicine
The practice of veterinary medicine that believes in a blend of alternative and, if need be,
conventional approaches of treatment in an effort to develop a system of complementary medicine to
treat the whole patient. In practice, it incorporates less conventional methods such as herbal
medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, and applied kinesiology, with more conventional
methods, such as modern drugs, surgery and diagnostics. Use of holistic medicine in non-human
animals is considered to be an alternate therapy in the practice of veterinary medicine.
who may use holistic medicine on animals?
Veterinarian
What is acupuncture
The insertion of an acupuncture needle and the application of moxibustion to specific areas of a non-
human animal's body to relieve the discomfort associated with painful disorders, to induce surgical
anesthesia, and for therapeutic purposes; and the administration of thermal or electrical treatments
or the recommendation of dietary guidelines, energy flow exercise, or dietary or herbal supplements
in conjunction with the treatment described by paragraph. Acupuncture in non-human animals is
considered to be an alternate therapy in the practice of veterinary medicine.
who may perform acupuncture on animals?
Veterinarian
When should a DVM refer a case to a board-certified specialist?
A veterinarian shall have a duty to a client to suggest a referral to a specialist, or otherwise more
qualified veterinarian, in any case where the care and treatment of the animal is beyond the
veterinarian's capabilities. A veterinarian's decision on whether to accept or continue care and
treatment of an animal, which may require expertise beyond the veterinarian's capabilities, shall be
based on the exercise of sound judgment within the prevailing standard of care for a veterinarian
faced with the same or similar circumstances.
When using ultrasound for diagnostic purposes, what can a non-veterinarian do?
A person who is not a licensed veterinarian may perform ultrasonography on an animal for diagnostic
purposes only if: the person administering the ultrasound is doing so at the request of a licensed
veterinarian; the veterinarian has established a veterinarian-client-patient relationship; and it is the
veterinarian who uses the ultrasonography to make a diagnosis.
