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