Florida Vet Med Laws and Rules Exam
questions with correct answers.
T/F: a vet may not dispense a prescription written by another vet ANS - True
Vets are NOT pharmacists
T/F: even though vets do not prescribe controlled substances for human use, they're required to register
with DEA ANS - True
Which order form do vets use in order to obtain schedule 2 substances ANS - Form 222
T/F: a vet owning 2 practices must obtain a DEA registration only for one location ANS - False
T/F: When performing an initial inventory of controlled substances, there must be an exact physical
measure or count of all controlled substances ANS - False
(because it's an initial count?)
Florida law requires all vets to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances within __ hours
after discovery ANS - 24
Can a power of attorney for DEA 222 forms be granted so someone else can order and stock inventory?
ANS - Yes
What chapter contains laws specifically for vets ANS - Chapter 474
T/F: transporting animals you have a VCPR with is part of "practicing vet medicine" ANS - False
T/F: On a CVI, the vet must note "not in the best medical interest" (or something similar) if they do not
give a vaccine for a medical reason ANS - True
,Ways to seek licensure in Florida (4) ANS - By exam and application
Renewal
Temporary
Endorsement
How many hours of CE hours does a vet need every biennium ANS - 30
The board of vet med has how many members ANS - 7
5 vets and 2 regular people
T/F: all premises must have facilities for radiology, surgery, and long-term hospitalization ANS - False
Must provide clients info to hospitals with these services if you don't have
When should a patient record be created ANS - As you provide treatment or within 24 hours of
treatment
Can records be withheld from a client if they don't pay the cost of duplication ANS - Yes
Which diseases can only a vet treat an animal for (4) ANS - Brucellosis
Tuberculosis
Rabies
Equine encephalomyelitis
What tasks can be performed by a vet staff without the licensed vet on premise ANS - Admin of meds
and treatment (not vaccines)
Getting samples and running diagnostic tests
T/F: a vet can report a suspected criminal violation to law enforcement without telling the client for
companion animals ANS - True
, T/F: a vet can report a suspected criminal violation to law enforcement without telling the client for
commercial food-producing animal operations ANS - False
What are the 2 instances a vet can use a temporary license ANS - 1. Treating animals of a specific
owner named on the license
2. Emergency
How long is a temporary license good for ANS - 30 days
If you violate a law in Chapter 474, what is your sentence ANS - Felony of the third degree
What is the maximum fine you can receive as a penalty for laws in chapter 474 ANS - $5000
T/F: the department can issue a subpoena for the info of a vets clients if there's a complaint against
them ANS - True
What is the maximum fine the department can charge for a premise permit ANS - $250
What 3 premises do not require a permit ANS - House-call
Agricultural
Emergency rabies clinic
If a new vet is getting added to the premise permit, within how many days do they need to notify the
board ANS - 10
T/F: a licensed vet's name must be on a premise permit ANS - True
Who can get medical records without written authorization (4) ANS - 1. Anyone with client consent
2. For civil or criminal action
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