LAT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

When developing a new drug what is the correct order of testing? - Answer- In Vitro preclinical and clinical How often does the animal welfare regulations require the IACUC to review and do inspections of the facilities? - Answer- At least every six months Which of the agencies regulates disinfectants and sterilizers used on hard surfaces? - Answer- United States and environmental protection Agency What type of floor plan is designed so each room has exit doors to a Dirty corridor that wraps around the periphery of the floor plan? - Answer- Three-corridor What is a biofilm? - Answer- Microrganism build-up on tank wall What substance can be added to an aquatic system to raise pH? - Answer- Sodium bicarbonate Which parameter is a measure of both calcium and magnesium ions in water? - Answer- Total hardness AWR (enforced by USDA) require IACUC have how many members? - Answer- A tleast 3. Chairperson,vet,and a member not associated with inst. PHS policy requires how many IACUC members? - Answer- At least 5. Chairperson,vet,scientist,nonscientist, and community member. Nonfederal research facilities must register with USDA if species are covered by? - Answer- AWA. Updates every 3 yrs. signed by IO. Inst. housing USDA Covered animals must submit a report how often to the USDA? - Answer- Annually (PHS) Public health service - Answer- Publishes the policy on the humane care and use of laboratory animals. (AAALAC) Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International - Answer- Provides peer evaluation of animal care and use programs (AW