CVPM Veterinary Law and Ethics 2

Question 1

Under the Controlled Substances Act, which DEA schedule contains drugs with accepted medical use but the highest potential for abuse and severe dependence?

Accepted Answer

Schedule II

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Schedule I

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Schedule III

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Schedule IV

Question 2

A veterinary practice discovers an employee has been diverting controlled substances. What is the FIRST required action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the DEA of the theft or significant loss

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Terminate the employee immediately

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Report to the state veterinary board

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Contact the practice's malpractice insurer

Question 3

Which legal doctrine holds a veterinary employer liable for the negligent acts of an employee performed within the scope of employment?

Accepted Answer

Respondeat superior

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Res ipsa loquitur

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Contributory negligence

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Assumption of risk

Question 4

A client refuses treatment for their pet on financial grounds, leaving against medical advice. What ethical obligation does the veterinary practice have?

Accepted Answer

Require a signed waiver before releasing the animal

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Withhold all records until payment

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Provide emergency stabilization only and document the AMA departure

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Report the client to animal control immediately

Question 5

Under HIPAA's applicability to veterinary medicine, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA does not apply to veterinary practices as they treat animals, not humans

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HIPAA fully applies because veterinarians treat patients

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HIPAA applies only to large veterinary corporations

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HIPAA applies when veterinary records are shared with human physicians

Question 6

A practice manager is asked to backdate a medical record at a client's request. This action constitutes:

Accepted Answer

Fraud and potentially criminal falsification of records

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A minor administrative correction

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An acceptable practice if the clinical facts are accurate

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A violation only if reported to the board

Question 7

Which federal law requires veterinary practices to post a notice about employees' rights to organize and bargain collectively?

Accepted Answer

National Labor Relations Act

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Fair Labor Standards Act

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Occupational Safety and Health Act

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Americans with Disabilities Act