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

Answer

Schedule II drugs have high abuse potential with accepted medical use but may lead to severe physical or psychological dependence.

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

Answer

DEA regulations require reporting theft or significant loss of controlled substances to the DEA using Form 106 within one business day of discovery.

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

Answer

Respondeat superior ('let the master answer') makes employers vicariously liable for employees' negligent acts committed during the course of employment.

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

Answer

Best practice requires the client to sign an against-medical-advice form documenting the risks explained, protecting the practice legally.

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

Answer

HIPAA applies only to human health information; veterinary practices are not covered entities under HIPAA, though state privacy laws may still apply.

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CVPM Veterinary Law and Ethics 2