FL DENTAL LAW REVISED 2025 EXAM
QUESTIONS & ACCURATE ANSWERS
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Consumer member
a person appointed to serve on a specific board or who has and has never been a member or
practitioner of the profession
The department shall:
adopt rules establishing a procedure for the biennial renewal of licenses, appoint the executive
director of each board, submit an annual budget to the legislature, develop a training program
for persons newly appointed to membership on any board, investigate and prosecute healthcare
practitioners who have not remitted amounts owed to the state for an overpayment from the
Medicaid program pursuant to a final order
Each board member shall be accountable to the ___________ for the proper performance of
duties as a member of the board.
Governor
What can the governor suspend a board member for?
malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, drunkenness, incompetence, permanent inability to
perform his or her official duties, or commission of a felony
,What is a probable cause panel?
a group of individuals, usually board members within a regulatory body, who review evidence in
a case to determine whether there is enough credible information to establish "probable cause"
meaning a reasonable belief that a violation of rules or laws has occurred, thus justifying further
investigation or disciplinary action against a licensee or subject of the complaint
How often should the board elect a chairperson and vice chairperson?
Annually
How many people shall be present to constitute a quorum?
51% or more of the appointed members of the board or any committee
Who shall define unexcused absences?
The board
The boards, or the department when there is no board, shall require the completion of a ___ hr
course relating to prevention of medical errors as part of the biennial renewal process.
2; and it DOES count towards the total number of continuing education hours required for the
profession.
What must be included in the 2 hours course relating to prevention of medical errors?
A study of root-cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety
,What is the maximum percent of required CE hours can be fulfilled by the performance of
probono services to the indigent or to underserved populations or in areas of critical need
within the state where the licensee practices?
25%
Define scope of practice.
The full spectrum of functions, procedures, actions, and services that a health care practitioner
is deemed competent and authorized to perform under a license issued in this state.
How long shall the board or department issue a license to a qualified applicant?
within 7 days after receipt of all documentation required for an application
What is the intent of the legislature?
Absent a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the public, the use of retired professionals
in good standing to serve the indigent, underserved, or critical need populations of this state
should be encouraged. Retired professionals may be given a limited license in this sense.
Reduce the costs associated with state examinations and, to encourage the use of national
examinations whenever possible.
If a person is trying to obtain a limited license, what shall he or she do?
Submit an app fee not exceeding $300, an affidavit stating that the applicant has been licensed
to practice in any jurisdiction in the US for at least 10 years in the profession
, What happens if an applicant for a limited license submits a notarized statement from their
employer stating that the applicant will not receive monetary compensation for any service
involving the practice of his/her profession?
The application and all licensure fees shall be waived.
What are the requirements on controlled substance prescribing?
Each person must be registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration;
complete a board approved 2hr CE course offered by a statewide professional association of
physicians in this state that is accredited to provide educational activities designated for the
American Medical Association Physician's Recognition Award Category 1 Credit or the American
Osteopathic Category 1-A continuing medical education credit as part of biennial license
renewal.
What should the controlled substances course include?
The current standards for prescribing controlled substances, particularly opiates,
nonpharmacological therapies, prescribing emergency opioid antagonists, and the risks of
opioid addiction following all stages of treatment in the management of acute pain
T or F. The controlled substances course may be offered in a distance learning format and must
be included within the number of continuing education hours required by law.
TRUE
How often does a licensee have to take a domestic violence course and how many CE hours?
Every third biennial re-licensure or recertification; 2 hrs
QUESTIONS & ACCURATE ANSWERS
RATED 100% CORRECT
Consumer member
a person appointed to serve on a specific board or who has and has never been a member or
practitioner of the profession
The department shall:
adopt rules establishing a procedure for the biennial renewal of licenses, appoint the executive
director of each board, submit an annual budget to the legislature, develop a training program
for persons newly appointed to membership on any board, investigate and prosecute healthcare
practitioners who have not remitted amounts owed to the state for an overpayment from the
Medicaid program pursuant to a final order
Each board member shall be accountable to the ___________ for the proper performance of
duties as a member of the board.
Governor
What can the governor suspend a board member for?
malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, drunkenness, incompetence, permanent inability to
perform his or her official duties, or commission of a felony
,What is a probable cause panel?
a group of individuals, usually board members within a regulatory body, who review evidence in
a case to determine whether there is enough credible information to establish "probable cause"
meaning a reasonable belief that a violation of rules or laws has occurred, thus justifying further
investigation or disciplinary action against a licensee or subject of the complaint
How often should the board elect a chairperson and vice chairperson?
Annually
How many people shall be present to constitute a quorum?
51% or more of the appointed members of the board or any committee
Who shall define unexcused absences?
The board
The boards, or the department when there is no board, shall require the completion of a ___ hr
course relating to prevention of medical errors as part of the biennial renewal process.
2; and it DOES count towards the total number of continuing education hours required for the
profession.
What must be included in the 2 hours course relating to prevention of medical errors?
A study of root-cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety
,What is the maximum percent of required CE hours can be fulfilled by the performance of
probono services to the indigent or to underserved populations or in areas of critical need
within the state where the licensee practices?
25%
Define scope of practice.
The full spectrum of functions, procedures, actions, and services that a health care practitioner
is deemed competent and authorized to perform under a license issued in this state.
How long shall the board or department issue a license to a qualified applicant?
within 7 days after receipt of all documentation required for an application
What is the intent of the legislature?
Absent a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the public, the use of retired professionals
in good standing to serve the indigent, underserved, or critical need populations of this state
should be encouraged. Retired professionals may be given a limited license in this sense.
Reduce the costs associated with state examinations and, to encourage the use of national
examinations whenever possible.
If a person is trying to obtain a limited license, what shall he or she do?
Submit an app fee not exceeding $300, an affidavit stating that the applicant has been licensed
to practice in any jurisdiction in the US for at least 10 years in the profession
, What happens if an applicant for a limited license submits a notarized statement from their
employer stating that the applicant will not receive monetary compensation for any service
involving the practice of his/her profession?
The application and all licensure fees shall be waived.
What are the requirements on controlled substance prescribing?
Each person must be registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration;
complete a board approved 2hr CE course offered by a statewide professional association of
physicians in this state that is accredited to provide educational activities designated for the
American Medical Association Physician's Recognition Award Category 1 Credit or the American
Osteopathic Category 1-A continuing medical education credit as part of biennial license
renewal.
What should the controlled substances course include?
The current standards for prescribing controlled substances, particularly opiates,
nonpharmacological therapies, prescribing emergency opioid antagonists, and the risks of
opioid addiction following all stages of treatment in the management of acute pain
T or F. The controlled substances course may be offered in a distance learning format and must
be included within the number of continuing education hours required by law.
TRUE
How often does a licensee have to take a domestic violence course and how many CE hours?
Every third biennial re-licensure or recertification; 2 hrs
