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  1. 1Which activity is included in New Jersey's statutory definition of practicing veterinary medicine?

    1. A. Providing emergency paramedical transport services
    2. B. Treating one's own animal
    3. C. Performing embryo transfers and related reproductive techniques
    4. D. Performing official duties for the State or federal government

    Answer: C

    Explanation: N.J.S.A. 45:16-8.1 includes a person who "performs embryo transfers and related reproductive techniques."

    Reference: Orientation Question 5 — Question #5; For Your Information

  2. 2After an animal's death is documented, for how long must a New Jersey veterinarian retain the animal's written records and radiographs?

    1. A. Two years from the last entry
    2. B. Three years from the last entry
    3. C. Five years from the last visit
    4. D. Seven years from the last entry

    Answer: B

    Explanation: N.J.A.C. 13:44-4.9(e) provides that, when death is recorded, records and radiographs must be retained for "three years from the date of last entry."

    Reference: Orientation Question 1 — Question #1; For Your Information

  3. 3Which controlled-dangerous-substance prescription cannot be refilled in New Jersey?

    1. A. Schedule V
    2. B. Schedule IV
    3. C. Schedule III
    4. D. Schedule II

    Answer: D

    Explanation: N.J.S.A. 24:21-15 establishes that a "prescription for a Schedule II substance cannot be refilled."

    Reference: Orientation Question 23 — Question #23; For Your Information

  4. 4Within what time after issuance must a controlled-dangerous-substance prescription be presented to a pharmacist for filling?

    1. A. 30 days
    2. B. 45 days
    3. C. 60 days
    4. D. 90 days

    Answer: A

    Explanation: N.J.A.C. 13:45H-7.5 requires presentation for filling "within 30 days after the date when issued."

    Reference: Orientation Question 24 — Question #24; For Your Information

  5. 5A cattle herd has a tuberculin reaction. Who may release the herd from quarantine?

    1. A. The herd owner
    2. B. The Secretary of Agriculture
    3. C. Any licensed veterinarian
    4. D. The municipal health department

    Answer: B

    Explanation: N.J.A.C. 2:2-3-4 provides that a reacting herd remains quarantined "until released by the Secretary of Agriculture."

    Reference: Orientation Question 17 — Question #17; For Your Information

  6. 6A horse is confirmed infected with equine infectious anemia. Which disposition is authorized under the cited New Jersey rule?

    1. A. Retest it every 90 days
    2. B. Treat it with antibiotics
    3. C. Humanely destroy it, move it under an authorized permit, or quarantine it as required
    4. D. Release it after a private veterinarian certifies it healthy

    Answer: C

    Explanation: N.J.A.C. 2:5-3.2 permits destruction, authorized permitted movement, or quarantine; an animal not destroyed "must be quarantined."

    Reference: Orientation Question 15 — Question #15; For Your Information

  7. 7Which State entity may determine that contagious disease exists in animals or poultry and declare an epidemic?

    1. A. State Board of Agriculture
    2. B. Department of Health and Senior Services
    3. C. State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
    4. D. Municipal health departments

    Answer: A

    Explanation: N.J.S.A. 4:5-1 gives the "State Board of Agriculture" authority to determine contagious disease exists and declare epidemics.

    Reference: Orientation Question 19 — Question #19; For Your Information

  8. 8After an animal attacks or bites a person, a local board of health may require confinement for at least how long?

    1. A. 10 days
    2. B. 14 days
    3. C. 30 days
    4. D. 60 days

    Answer: A

    Explanation: N.J.S.A. 26:4-82 authorizes confinement "for at least ten days" after an attack or bite.

    Reference: Orientation Question 29 — Question #29; For Your Information

  9. 9An animal impounded at a New Jersey kennel, pet shop, shelter, or pound must be kept alive for at least how long?

    1. A. 7 days
    2. B. 30 days
    3. C. 60 days
    4. D. Indefinitely

    Answer: A

    Explanation: N.J.A.C. 8:23A-1.10 requires an impounded animal be kept alive "for seven days."

    Reference: Orientation Question 31 — Question #31; For Your Information

  10. 10Which New Jersey entity regulates pet-shop sales of dogs and cats?

    1. A. Department of Agriculture
    2. B. Department of Health and Senior Services
    3. C. Department of Labor
    4. D. Division of Consumer Affairs

    Answer: D

    Explanation: N.J.S.A. 56:8-92 et seq. vests authority to regulate pet-shop animal sales in the "Division of Consumer Affairs."

    Reference: Orientation Question 35 — Question #35; For Your Information

Topics in this practice bank

These topics describe the available practice for New Jersey Jurisprudence Orientation. Review the examination outline and its sources for scope and allocation details.

  • N.J.S.A. Title 45, Chapter 16 — Veterinary Medicine
  • N.J.A.C. 13:44 — State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
  • N.J.S.A. Title 45, Chapter 1 — Uniform Enforcement Act
  • N.J.S.A. 45:14-59 — Format for New Jersey Prescription Blanks
  • N.J.S.A. Title 24, Chapter 21 — Controlled Dangerous Substances Act
  • N.J.A.C. 13:45A — Administrative Rules of the Division of Consumer Affairs (enumerated provisions)
  • N.J.A.C. 13:45C — Uniform Regulations
  • N.J.A.C. 13:45H — Controlled Dangerous Substances
  • N.J.A.C. 2:2 — Disease Control Program
  • N.J.A.C. 2:3 — Livestock and Poultry Importation
  • N.J.A.C. 2:5 — Disease Control Program Quarantines and Embargoes on Animals
  • N.J.A.C. 2:6 — Biological Products for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Purposes
  • N.J.S.A. Title 4, Chapter 5 — Contagious Diseases of Animals
  • N.J.S.A. Title 4, Chapter 19 — Dogs
  • N.J.S.A. Title 4, Chapter 19A — Animal Population Control
  • N.J.S.A. 4:22-19.3 — Neuromuscular blocking agents prohibited
  • N.J.S.A. 26:4-82 — Confining animal which has attacked or bitten person
  • N.J.A.C. 8:23 — Importation of Dogs, Reporting of Rabies in Animals, Control of Avian Chlamydiosis in Pet Birds, Sales and Distribution of Turtles and Turtle Eggs, and Transportation by Animal Control Officers
  • N.J.A.C. 8:23A — Animal Facility Operation; Animal Control Officer and Animal Cruelty Investigator Certification; Pilot Spaying and Neutering Clinic and Fees; and Rabies Inoculation
  • N.J.S.A. 56:8-92–97 — Pet Purchase Protection Act

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