CPIA Study Cards Questions with Correct Answers

CPIA Study Cards Questions with Correct Answers Etorphine hydrochloride and alfentanil citrate are ultrapotent opioids that are sometimes used as extra label (not FDA approved) for euthanasia of wildlife or captive large animals. They are _____ only when other methods for euthanasia are not available. A. Acceptable B. Acceptable with Conditions C. Unacceptable D. Adjunctive - Answer-Acceptable with Conditions AALAS: AVMA How does the AWA/AWRs define 'animal'? - Answer-The term "animal" means any live or dead dog, cat, monkey, guinea pig, hamster, rabbit, or such other warm-blooded animal, as the Secretary may determine is being used, or intended for use, for research, testing, experimentation, or exhibition purposes, or as a pet. Excludes rats of the genus Rattus, mice of the genus mus, horses not used for research purposes, birds, other farm animals, such as, but not limited to livestock or poultry used or intended for use for improving animal nutrition, breeding, management, or production efficiency, or for improving the quality of food and fiber. USDA Animal Care, pg. 6 AWA, USDA §1.1, page 31 Class B Dealer - Answer-Class B Dealer means a person whose business includes the purchase and/or resale of any animal. AWA, USDA §1.1, page 32-33 Class A Dealer - Answer-Class A Dealer means a person whose business involving animals consists only of animals that are bred and raised on the premises in a closed or stable colony and those animals acquired for the sole purpose of maintaining or enhancing the breeding colony. AWA, USDA §1.1, page 32 Class C Dealer - Answer-Class C Dealer means a person who meets the definition of an exhibitor and whose business involves the showing or displaying animals to the public. A Class C Dealer may may and sell animals as a minor part of the business in order to maintain or add to their animal collection. AWA, USDA §1.1, page 33 Identify the persons who are exempt from the AWA licensing requirements. - Answer-1. Retail pet stores, 2. Any person who sells or negotiates the sale or purchase of any animal except wild or exotic animals, dogs, cats, and who derives no more than $500 gross income from the sale of such animals during any calendar year, 3. Any person who maintains a total of 4 or fewer breeding female dogs, cats, and/or small exotic or wild mammals, and who sells, at wholesale, only the offspring of these animals, which were born and raised on their premises for pets or exhibitions, 4. Any person who sells fewer than 25 dogs or cats per year which were born and raised on their premises, for research, testing, or teaching purposes or to any research facility, 5. Any person who arranges for transportation or transports animals solely for the purpose of breeding, exhibiting in purebred shows, boarding, grooming, or medical treatment, USDA Animal Care, pg. 44 Which position at the research facility shall appoint an IACUC? - Answer-Chief Executive Officer (CEO) USDA Animal Care, pg. 56 PHS Policy, pg. 11 The USDA IACUC committee shall be composed of: - Answer-Committee shall consist of at least 3 members: 1. Chairman 2. Veterinarian with experience in laboratory animal science and medicine, who has direct or delegated program responsibility (e.g. AV), 3. Non-affiliated person USDA Animal Care, pg. 56 If the committee consists of more than 3 members, not more than ____ members shall be from the same administrative unit of the facility. - Answer-3 USDA Animal Care, pg. 56 Who does the IACUC submit the prepared USDA semiannual program evaluation report? - Answer-IO USDA Animal Care, pg. 57 The 1985 amendment made what changes to the Animal Welfare Act? - Answer-1. Defined the duties and the composition of the IACUC. 2. Extend coverage to all USDA-registered research facilities. 3. Make compliance a requirement under federal law. 4. Alternatives to experiments which inflict pain/stress are used when possible and pain relieving measures are used when needed 5. Responsibility and accountability is assigned to CEO for meeting AWA requirements. 6. Includes "animal well-being" for exercise for dogs and enhanced physical environment for primates. History of the AWA, Chapter 20, Dale Schwindaman, DVM Which use does the AWA apply to animals? A. Teaching B. Exhibition C. Testing D. All of the Above E. None of the Above - Answer-D. All of the Above Define APHIS. - Answer-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service According to AWA, what does a study area refers to? - Answer-An area outside the core animal facility where AWA covered species are housed for more than 12 hours. ARENA, page 17 AWA, USDA §1.1, page 39 Which of these species is excluded from the AWA when used for biomedical research? A. Opposums B. Hamsters C. Snakes D. Goats - Answer-C. Snakes