FL VETERINARY LAWS AND RULES QUESTIONS
How often to renew DEA license? - Answers-q 3 years
DEA form 222 - Answers-Schedule 2 order forms
DEA form 224 - Answers-DEA application registration
When does a practitioner not need a separate DEA licence? - Answers-For add'l offices
where controlled drugs are prescribed but not administered or otherwise dispensed,
as long as no supplies are maintained at such office.
Propoxyphene - Answers-Schedule IV drug
Requirements for wards - Answers-Capable of sanitation,
proper ventilation,
sufficient lighting,
size consistent with welfare of the animal
Requirements for exam room - Answers-Clean,
lined waste receptacle,
sink,
disposable towels,
impervious exam table
Requirements for pharmacy - Answers-clean,
blood storage or donor available,
accurate controlled substance log and individual pt records,
locking cabinet for controlled drugs,
DEA cert on premises,
segregated area for expired drugs,
disposable needles/syringes,
all drugs labeled with drug name/strength/exp date distributed in child resistant
containers
Drugs distributed must have the following - Answers-Name of drug,
strength and quantity,
exp date,
instructions,
name and spp of pet,
last name of owner,
name/address/phone of prescribing vet
How often must the drugs be inspected in the pharmacy? - Answers-q 12 mo
Expired drugs - Answers-Must be physically separated (quarantined) from other drugs
, Drug samples - Answers-cannot be sold
DMSO not approve d for use must be marked how? - Answers-Clearly, 12 pt, bold font
"May be unsafe. Not approved for human use."
Requirements for lab - Answers-Microscope,
centrifuge,
urinalysis equipment/hematology/blood chemistry/microbiological capabilities
or outside lab services.
Facilities and equipment to render immediate resuscitative care - Answers-clean and
orderly,
sterile instruments/drapes/caps/masks,
operating table,
O2 and equipment to admin,
anesthesia equip
Who holds premises permit if part of multi-hospital chain? - Answers-Licensed
responsible veterinarian at that clinic
Premises inspection - Answers-The dept shall make inspections of veterinary premises
at least every 2 yrs.
Unannounced routine inspections of 1% of veterinary premises each year.
Biennial self inspection forms must be returned in 60 d signed by licensed vet
responsible for mgmt of establishment
House call practices - Answers-Do not need premises permits
(not the same as mobile practice)
Requirements for mobile practice - Answers-Clean,
sterile syringes/needles,
properly stored biologics,
antiseptic IV equipment,
if sx done -
surgical instruments,
access to means of sterilization,
suture material,
IV equipment.
Written agreement with local hospital for long term hospitalization,
radiology, or sx if not offered by mobile vet.
How often do FL vets need to renew? - Answers-Every 2 years
Inventory for controlled drugs - Answers-Schedule II drugs need separate drug logs.
How often to renew DEA license? - Answers-q 3 years
DEA form 222 - Answers-Schedule 2 order forms
DEA form 224 - Answers-DEA application registration
When does a practitioner not need a separate DEA licence? - Answers-For add'l offices
where controlled drugs are prescribed but not administered or otherwise dispensed,
as long as no supplies are maintained at such office.
Propoxyphene - Answers-Schedule IV drug
Requirements for wards - Answers-Capable of sanitation,
proper ventilation,
sufficient lighting,
size consistent with welfare of the animal
Requirements for exam room - Answers-Clean,
lined waste receptacle,
sink,
disposable towels,
impervious exam table
Requirements for pharmacy - Answers-clean,
blood storage or donor available,
accurate controlled substance log and individual pt records,
locking cabinet for controlled drugs,
DEA cert on premises,
segregated area for expired drugs,
disposable needles/syringes,
all drugs labeled with drug name/strength/exp date distributed in child resistant
containers
Drugs distributed must have the following - Answers-Name of drug,
strength and quantity,
exp date,
instructions,
name and spp of pet,
last name of owner,
name/address/phone of prescribing vet
How often must the drugs be inspected in the pharmacy? - Answers-q 12 mo
Expired drugs - Answers-Must be physically separated (quarantined) from other drugs
, Drug samples - Answers-cannot be sold
DMSO not approve d for use must be marked how? - Answers-Clearly, 12 pt, bold font
"May be unsafe. Not approved for human use."
Requirements for lab - Answers-Microscope,
centrifuge,
urinalysis equipment/hematology/blood chemistry/microbiological capabilities
or outside lab services.
Facilities and equipment to render immediate resuscitative care - Answers-clean and
orderly,
sterile instruments/drapes/caps/masks,
operating table,
O2 and equipment to admin,
anesthesia equip
Who holds premises permit if part of multi-hospital chain? - Answers-Licensed
responsible veterinarian at that clinic
Premises inspection - Answers-The dept shall make inspections of veterinary premises
at least every 2 yrs.
Unannounced routine inspections of 1% of veterinary premises each year.
Biennial self inspection forms must be returned in 60 d signed by licensed vet
responsible for mgmt of establishment
House call practices - Answers-Do not need premises permits
(not the same as mobile practice)
Requirements for mobile practice - Answers-Clean,
sterile syringes/needles,
properly stored biologics,
antiseptic IV equipment,
if sx done -
surgical instruments,
access to means of sterilization,
suture material,
IV equipment.
Written agreement with local hospital for long term hospitalization,
radiology, or sx if not offered by mobile vet.
How often do FL vets need to renew? - Answers-Every 2 years
Inventory for controlled drugs - Answers-Schedule II drugs need separate drug logs.
