Florida Vet Med Laws and Rules Exam questions
and answers with solutions
T/F: a vet may not dispense a prescription written by another vet - 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 - ANSWER True
Which order form do vets use in order to obtain schedule 2 substances - ANSWER Form 222
T/F: a vet owning 2 practices must obtain a DEA registration only for one location - 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 - 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 - ANSWER 24
Can a power of attorney for DEA 222 forms be granted so someone else can order and stock
inventory? - ANSWER Yes
What chapter contains laws specifically for vets - ANSWER Chapter 474
T/F: transporting animals you have a VCPR with is part of "practicing vet medicine" - 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 - ANSWER True
Ways to seek licensure in Florida (4) - ANSWER By exam and application
Renewal
Temporary
Endorsement
How many hours of CE hours does a vet need every biennium - ANSWER 30
The board of vet med has how many members - ANSWER 7
5 vets and 2 regular people
T/F: all premises must have facilities for radiology, surgery, and long-term hospitalization -
ANSWER False
Must provide clients info to hospitals with these services if you don't have
When should a patient record be created - 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 - ANSWER Yes
Which diseases can only a vet treat an animal for (4) - ANSWER Brucellosis
Tuberculosis
Rabies
Equine encephalomyelitis
, What tasks can be performed by a vet staff without the licensed vet on premise - 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 - 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 - ANSWER False
What are the 2 instances a vet can use a temporary license - ANSWER 1. Treating animals of a
specific owner named on the license
2. Emergency
How long is a temporary license good for - ANSWER 30 days
If you violate a law in Chapter 474, what is your sentence - ANSWER Felony of the third degree
What is the maximum fine you can receive as a penalty for laws in chapter 474 - ANSWER $5000
T/F: the department can issue a subpoena for the info of a vets clients if there's a complaint
against them - ANSWER True
What is the maximum fine the department can charge for a premise permit - ANSWER $250
What 3 premises do not require a permit - ANSWER House-call
and answers with solutions
T/F: a vet may not dispense a prescription written by another vet - 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 - ANSWER True
Which order form do vets use in order to obtain schedule 2 substances - ANSWER Form 222
T/F: a vet owning 2 practices must obtain a DEA registration only for one location - 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 - 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 - ANSWER 24
Can a power of attorney for DEA 222 forms be granted so someone else can order and stock
inventory? - ANSWER Yes
What chapter contains laws specifically for vets - ANSWER Chapter 474
T/F: transporting animals you have a VCPR with is part of "practicing vet medicine" - 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 - ANSWER True
Ways to seek licensure in Florida (4) - ANSWER By exam and application
Renewal
Temporary
Endorsement
How many hours of CE hours does a vet need every biennium - ANSWER 30
The board of vet med has how many members - ANSWER 7
5 vets and 2 regular people
T/F: all premises must have facilities for radiology, surgery, and long-term hospitalization -
ANSWER False
Must provide clients info to hospitals with these services if you don't have
When should a patient record be created - 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 - ANSWER Yes
Which diseases can only a vet treat an animal for (4) - ANSWER Brucellosis
Tuberculosis
Rabies
Equine encephalomyelitis
, What tasks can be performed by a vet staff without the licensed vet on premise - 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 - 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 - ANSWER False
What are the 2 instances a vet can use a temporary license - ANSWER 1. Treating animals of a
specific owner named on the license
2. Emergency
How long is a temporary license good for - ANSWER 30 days
If you violate a law in Chapter 474, what is your sentence - ANSWER Felony of the third degree
What is the maximum fine you can receive as a penalty for laws in chapter 474 - ANSWER $5000
T/F: the department can issue a subpoena for the info of a vets clients if there's a complaint
against them - ANSWER True
What is the maximum fine the department can charge for a premise permit - ANSWER $250
What 3 premises do not require a permit - ANSWER House-call
