FLORIDA VET MED LAWS AND RULES EXAM WITH 150
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
1. T/F: a vet may not dispense a prescription written by another vet: True
Vets are NOT pharmacists
2. T/F: even though vets do not prescribe controlled substances for human use,
they're required to register with DEA: True
3. Which order form do vets use in order to obtain schedule 2 substances: Form
222
4. T/F: a vet owning 2 practices must obtain a DEA registration only for one
location: False
5. T/F: When performing an initial inventory of controlled substances, there must
be an exact physical measure or count of all controlled substances: False
(because it's an initial count?)
6. Florida law requires all vets to report theft or significant loss of controlled
substances within __ hours after discovery: 24
7. Can a power of attorney for DEA 222 forms be granted so someone else can
order and stock inventory?: Yes
8. What chapter contains laws specifically for vets: Chapter 474
9. T/F: transporting animals you have a VCPR with is part of "practicing vet
medicine": False
10. 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: True
11. Ways to seek licensure in Florida (4): By exam and application
Renewal
Temporary
Endorsement
12. How many hours of CE hours does a vet need every biennium: 30
13. The board of vet med has how many members: 7
5 vets and 2 regular people
14. T/F: all premises must have facilities for radiology, surgery, and long-term
hospitalization: False
Must provide clients info to hospitals with these services if you don't have
15. When should a patient record be created: As you provide treatment or within 24
hours of treatment
, 16. Can records be withheld from a client if they don't pay the cost of duplication:
Yes
17. Which diseases can only a vet treat an animal for (4): Brucellosis Tuberculosis
Rabies
Equine encephalomyelitis
18 What tasks can be performed by a vet staff without the licensed vet on
premise: Admin of meds and treatment (not vaccines)
Getting samples and running diagnostic tests
19. T/F: a vet can report a suspected criminal violation to law enforcement
without telling the client for companion animals: True
20. T/F: a vet can report a suspected criminal violation to law enforcement
without telling the client for commercial food-producing animal operations: False
21. What are the 2 instances a vet can use a temporary license: 1. Treating animals
of a specific owner named on the license
2. Emergency
22. How long is a temporary license good for: 30 days
23. If you violate a law in Chapter 474, what is your sentence: Felony of the third
degree
24. What is the maximum fine you can receive as a penalty for laws in chapter 474:
$5000
25. T/F: the department can issue a subpoena for the info of a vets clients if there's
a complaint against them: True
26. What is the maximum fine the department can charge for a premise permit:
$250
27. What 3 premises do not require a permit: House-call Agricultural
Emergency rabies clinic
28. If a new vet is getting added to the premise permit, within how many days do
they need to notify the board: 10
29. T/F: a licensed vet's name must be on a premise permit: True
30. Who can get medical records without written authorization (4): 1. Anyone with
client consent
2. For civil or criminal action
3. Research
4. When vet suspects a criminal violation
31. How do you get a license by endorsement: You must know the laws (by exam,
etc.) and be licensed in another state for past 3 years
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
1. T/F: a vet may not dispense a prescription written by another vet: True
Vets are NOT pharmacists
2. T/F: even though vets do not prescribe controlled substances for human use,
they're required to register with DEA: True
3. Which order form do vets use in order to obtain schedule 2 substances: Form
222
4. T/F: a vet owning 2 practices must obtain a DEA registration only for one
location: False
5. T/F: When performing an initial inventory of controlled substances, there must
be an exact physical measure or count of all controlled substances: False
(because it's an initial count?)
6. Florida law requires all vets to report theft or significant loss of controlled
substances within __ hours after discovery: 24
7. Can a power of attorney for DEA 222 forms be granted so someone else can
order and stock inventory?: Yes
8. What chapter contains laws specifically for vets: Chapter 474
9. T/F: transporting animals you have a VCPR with is part of "practicing vet
medicine": False
10. 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: True
11. Ways to seek licensure in Florida (4): By exam and application
Renewal
Temporary
Endorsement
12. How many hours of CE hours does a vet need every biennium: 30
13. The board of vet med has how many members: 7
5 vets and 2 regular people
14. T/F: all premises must have facilities for radiology, surgery, and long-term
hospitalization: False
Must provide clients info to hospitals with these services if you don't have
15. When should a patient record be created: As you provide treatment or within 24
hours of treatment
, 16. Can records be withheld from a client if they don't pay the cost of duplication:
Yes
17. Which diseases can only a vet treat an animal for (4): Brucellosis Tuberculosis
Rabies
Equine encephalomyelitis
18 What tasks can be performed by a vet staff without the licensed vet on
premise: Admin of meds and treatment (not vaccines)
Getting samples and running diagnostic tests
19. T/F: a vet can report a suspected criminal violation to law enforcement
without telling the client for companion animals: True
20. T/F: a vet can report a suspected criminal violation to law enforcement
without telling the client for commercial food-producing animal operations: False
21. What are the 2 instances a vet can use a temporary license: 1. Treating animals
of a specific owner named on the license
2. Emergency
22. How long is a temporary license good for: 30 days
23. If you violate a law in Chapter 474, what is your sentence: Felony of the third
degree
24. What is the maximum fine you can receive as a penalty for laws in chapter 474:
$5000
25. T/F: the department can issue a subpoena for the info of a vets clients if there's
a complaint against them: True
26. What is the maximum fine the department can charge for a premise permit:
$250
27. What 3 premises do not require a permit: House-call Agricultural
Emergency rabies clinic
28. If a new vet is getting added to the premise permit, within how many days do
they need to notify the board: 10
29. T/F: a licensed vet's name must be on a premise permit: True
30. Who can get medical records without written authorization (4): 1. Anyone with
client consent
2. For civil or criminal action
3. Research
4. When vet suspects a criminal violation
31. How do you get a license by endorsement: You must know the laws (by exam,
etc.) and be licensed in another state for past 3 years
