FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES GOVERNING THE VETERINARY PRACTICE COPY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!

The Board of Veterinary Medicine consists of 10 members appointed by the governor. T/F - ANSWER If a veterinarian is found in violation of any law or rule, an administrative fine of up to $10,000 may be imposed for each count or separate offense. T/F - ANSWER Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the department may issue subpoenas duces tecum requiring the names and addresses of some of or all the clients of a licensed veterinarian against whom a complaint has been filed pursuant to s. 455.225 when the information has been deemed necessary and relevant to the investigation as determined by the secretary of the department. T/F - ANSWER Any practitioner who provides veterinary service on a house-call basis and who does not maintain a veterinary establishment for receipt of patients must obtain a premises permit. T/F - ANSWER Florida Statute 474.216 states that each person to whom a license or premises permit is issued shall keep such document conspicuously displayed in her or his office, place of business or place of employment, whether a permanent or mobile veterinary establishment or clinic, and shall, whenever required, exhibit said document to any member or authorized representative of the board. T/F - ANSWER The preferred delivery of a lethal drug for humane euthanasia of dogs and cats is a powder added to its food. T/F - ANSWER Florida statute 828.161 makes it unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale or give away as merchandising premiums, baby chickens, ducklings or other fowl under 4 weeks of age or rabbits under 2 months of age to be used as pets, toys or retail premiums. T/F - ANSWER Florida statute 828.30 requires that all dogs, cats and ferrets 4 months of age or older must be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian against rabies with a vaccine that is licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture for use in those species. T/F - ANSWER Under rule 61G18-21.001, a veterinarian who advertises a veterinary hospital or clinic shall include in all emergency hospital or clinic advertisements the hours during which such emergency services are provided and the availability of the veterinarian who is to provide the emergency service. T/F - ANSWER The usual action of the board is to impose a penalty of 36 months probation and a $10,000 fine for knowingly concealing information relative to a violation of Chapter 474, F.S., which prohibits persons from practicing veterinary medicine in the state without an active license. T/F - ANSWER The usual action of the board is to impose a penalty of $2,000 for knowingly operating a veterinary establishment or premises without a valid permit. T/F - ANSWER Exercising influence on the patient or client for the purpose of financial gain of the licensee or a third party usually results in a suspension of up to two years followed by 2 years of probation and a fine. T/F - ANSWER Florida statute 828.29 requires that each dog transported into the state for sale must have tests, vaccines and anthelmintics administered no more than 10 days and no less than 4 days before the dog's entry into the state. T/F -