RATIONALES|20-FL-X CERTIFIED DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE TEST
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SECTION 1: CDR REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS (Qs 1-30)
Q1. What is the minimum age requirement to become a Certified Designated
Representative (CDR) in Florida?
A) 21 years old
B) 25 years old
C) 18 years old
D) No statutory minimum age
Answer: C
Rationale: The statutory minimum age for CDR licensure in Florida is 18 years old
(Section 499.026, Florida Statutes). This is a foundational eligibility requirement
that candidates must meet before applying for certification.
Why Wrong:
- A) 21 years old: This is the minimum age for some other professional licenses
(such as pharmacists) but not for CDR licensure.
- B) 25 years old: This exceeds the statutory requirement and is incorrect.
- D) No statutory minimum age: There is a statutory minimum age; it is not
unlimited.
Q2. A CDR changes employment from one wholesale distributor to another. By
when must the department be notified of this change?
A) 5 business days
B) 15 calendar days
C) 30 calendar days
D) 60 calendar days
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,Answer: C
Rationale: Florida regulations require notification of employment change within
30 calendar days (Rule 61N-1.021, F.A.C.). This ensures the Department can
maintain accurate records of who is serving as the responsible CDR for each
permitted facility.
Why Wrong:
- A) 5 business days: This timeframe applies to other reporting requirements (such
as theft or loss reporting), not employment changes.
- B) 15 calendar days: This is not the required notification timeframe for
employment changes.
- D) 60 calendar days: This exceeds the allowed notification period and would
result in noncompliance.
Q3. A CDR may represent how many wholesale distributors simultaneously?
A) The CDR must choose only one permit holder
B) The CDR may represent multiple permit holders with valid appointments from
each
C) The CDR must receive written permission from the Department for each
additional appointment
D) The CDR may represent multiple permit holders only if they share a common
owner
Answer: B
Rationale: A CDR may represent multiple permit holders provided they hold a
valid appointment from each permit holder they act for (Rule 61N-1.021, F.A.C.).
The CDR must be able to fulfill the responsibilities for each location.
Why Wrong:
- A) One is not the limit; multiple appointments are permitted.
- C) Written permission is not required for additional appointments, though the
Department must be notified.
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,- D) Common ownership is not required for a CDR to represent multiple entities.
Q4. A CDR has been appointed by a wholesale distributor. Under Florida law, the
CDR must be:
A) Physically present at the facility at all times the facility is open
B) Available and responsible for the operations of the establishment, with the
ability to be reached and to respond as needed to ensure compliance
C) A Florida-licensed pharmacist only
D) An owner of the company
Answer: B
Rationale: While continuous physical presence is not mandated, the CDR must be
sufficiently available and accountable for the compliance of the wholesale
operation (Rule 61N-1.021, F.A.C.). The CDR is the designated point of
accountability.
Why Wrong:
- A) Physical presence is not required at all times; authorized absences are
permitted with proper procedures.
- C) A CDR need not be a licensed pharmacist; the role is separate from pharmacy
licensure.
- D) The CDR does not need to be an owner; they may be a designated employee.
Q5. If a CDR is to have an extended authorized absence, what must be done to
remain compliant with Florida law?
A) Inform their employer and the owner; the absence cannot exceed 90 calendar
days in a 365-day period for specifically defined family issues
B) No action is required as long as they return within 30 days
C) The facility must close during the absence
D) Only the owner must be notified
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, Answer: A
Rationale: Extended absences are permitted as long as they are in writing and
authorized by the owner (Rule 61N-1.021, F.A.C.). The absence cannot exceed 90
calendar days in a 365-day period for specifically defined family issues.
Why Wrong:
- B) Action is required; written authorization is necessary.
- C) The facility does not need to close during an authorized absence.
- D) The employer and owner must both be informed in writing.
Q6. Which Florida agency regulates Certified Designated Representatives?
A) Florida Department of Health
B) Florida Board of Pharmacy
C) Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
D) Florida Attorney General
Answer: C
Rationale: The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is the
primary agency responsible for overseeing and regulating CDRs and wholesale
drug distributors in Florida (Chapter 499, Florida Statutes).
Why Wrong:
- A) The Department of Health regulates other healthcare professions but not
CDRs.
- B) The Board of Pharmacy regulates pharmacists and pharmacies, not CDRs.
- D) The Attorney General enforces laws but does not issue CDR licenses.
Q7. To qualify as a CDR, an individual must:
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