Test Bank - Chapter 01 Q1: NAVTA stands for A. National Association of Veterinarian Technical Academy. B. North American Veterinary Technology Association. C. National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America. (Correct) D. North American Veterinary Technician Association. Rationale: The National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America is NAVTA.
Q2: Presently in the field of veterinary technology which is not true? A. Salaries vary depending on the field of interest and the level of experience. B. Widespread shortages of veterinary technicians have been reported. C. In 2021, the median salary for veterinary technicians nationwide was $36,850. D. Technicians working in less populated states earn more, on average, than those working in less populated states. (Correct) Rationale: Presently, widespread shortages of veterinary technicians have been reported, and graduates of veterinary technology programs are finding ample job opportunities. Although job opportunities are plentiful, salaries vary depending on the field of interest and the level of experience. For example, in May 2021 the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the median wage for veterinary technicians and technologists nationwide was $36,850 per year. However, level of experience, location of work, and field of interest have an impact on income potential. Veterinary technicians living in states where there is a higher density of veterinary practices earn more than technicians living in less populated states.
Q3: A controlled substance is a drug or chemical A. not used in veterinary medicine. B. whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by government. (Correct) C. that is categorized into specific classes or schedules based on their cost. D. that can be prescribed by veterinary technicians. Rationale: A controlled substance is a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by the government. In veterinary medicine, controlled substances are used daily. Federal and state legislation, such as the federal and state-controlled substance acts, establish limitations and guidelines for the possession, use, storage, exportation, and production of specific drugs. Controlled drugs are categorized into specific classes or schedules based on the drugs’ capacity for addiction. In the United States, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has been empowered by Congress to enforce federal regulation of controlled substances. Controlled substance logbooks, used in many veterinary practices, are required by governmental regulatory agencies and legislation to document the distribution and use of controlled substances. State controlled substance acts frequently apply to all drugs and devices, not just those drugs that are on the state or Federal Controlled Substances lists. Veterinarians may only prescribe drugs for their animal patients, with whom they have a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. They may not prescribe (or
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