FLORIDA LAWS & RULES CHIROPRACTIC BOARD
EXAMINATION 2026 | Actual Test Questions & Complete
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Graded
Section 1: Florida Chiropractic Scope of Practice & Statutory
Authority (Questions 1-15)
Question 1
A Florida chiropractic physician wishes to incorporate dry needling (monofilament
intramuscular stimulation) into her treatment protocols for patients with myofascial
pain. According to §460.403(9)(c)1, Florida Statutes, which statement accurately
describes the legal status of this modality for Florida chiropractors?
A. Dry needling is prohibited in Florida and may only be performed by licensed
acupuncturists.
B. Dry needling may be performed by Florida chiropractors as part of their statutory
scope of practice without additional certification.
C. Dry needling may be performed only if the chiropractor holds a separate acupuncture
certification from the Board.
D. Dry needling is permitted only in hospital settings under medical physician
supervision.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Section 460.403(9)(c)1, Florida Statutes, explicitly authorizes chiropractic
physicians to use "monofilament intramuscular stimulation treatment, also known as
,dry needling, for trigger points or myofascial pain" as part of their scope of practice.
Unlike acupuncture, which requires separate board certification under §460.403(9)(f),
dry needling is statutorily permitted without additional certification. Option A is incorrect
because the statute expressly allows it; Option C confuses dry needling with
acupuncture certification requirements; Option D is incorrect as no hospital setting
restriction exists.
Question 2
Dr. Smith, a Florida chiropractic physician, is evaluating a patient with suspected lumbar
disc herniation. He wishes to order advanced imaging and laboratory studies to assist in
diagnosis. Under §460.403(9)(b) and (d), Florida Statutes, which diagnostic privileges
are statutorily authorized?
A. X-ray imaging only; all other diagnostics must be referred to a medical physician.
B. X-ray, phlebotomy, physical/chemical/electrical/thermal examination methods, and
access to Department of Health laboratory services.
C. MRI and CT only, with written referral from an orthopedic surgeon.
D. Diagnostic ultrasound exclusively, as other imaging exceeds chiropractic scope.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Section 460.403(9)(b) authorizes chiropractic physicians to "examine,
analyze, and diagnose... by the use of any physical, chemical, electrical, or thermal
method; use the X ray for diagnosing; phlebotomize; and use any other general method
of examination for diagnosis and analysis taught in any school of chiropractic."
Additionally, §460.403(9)(d) grants privileges of services from the department's
laboratories. Option A incorrectly limits diagnostics to X-ray only; Option C improperly
requires orthopedic referral; Option D is incorrect as ultrasound is not the exclusive
authorized modality.
,Question 3
A Florida chiropractic physician wants to administer prescription medical oxygen in his
office for emergency purposes. According to §460.403(9)(c)2, Florida Statutes, which
statement correctly describes the authorization?
A. Florida chiropractors may prescribe medical oxygen for any patient indication.
B. Florida chiropractors may order, store, and administer prescription medical oxygen
for emergency purposes only at the chiropractic physician's office or place of business.
C. Medical oxygen administration requires a separate DEA registration.
D. Florida chiropractors may administer oxygen only when a medical physician is
physically present.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Section 460.403(9)(c)2 explicitly authorizes chiropractic physicians to "order,
store, and administer, for emergency purposes only at the chiropractic physician's office
or place of business, prescription medical oxygen." The statute clarifies this does not
authorize prescribing medical oxygen as defined in §499.82(10). Option A is incorrect
because it is limited to emergency purposes at the office, not any indication; Option C is
incorrect as DEA registration is not mentioned; Option D is incorrect as no medical
physician supervision requirement exists.
Question 4
Dr. Johnson, a Florida chiropractic physician, is asked by a patient to prescribe a
non-legend anti-inflammatory medication for home use. According to Florida law, which
response is legally correct?
A. The chiropractor may prescribe any non-legend drug because it does not require a
prescription.
, B. The chiropractor may administer foods, food concentrates, food extracts, and items
for which a prescription is not required, but prescribing legend drugs is prohibited
except as authorized.
C. The chiropractor may prescribe legend drugs if they complete 20 hours of
pharmacology CE.
D. The chiropractor may prescribe any medication as long as it is not a controlled
substance.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Section 460.403(9)(c)1 authorizes chiropractic physicians to administer
"foods, food concentrates, food extracts, and items for which a prescription is not
required" while expressly prohibiting "prescribing or administering to any person any
legend drug except as authorized under subparagraph 2." The only legend drug
exceptions are emergency oxygen and topical anesthetics in aerosol form. Option A is
incorrect because "items for which a prescription is not required" refers to
non-prescription items, not prescribing authority; Option C is incorrect as no
pharmacology CE exception exists; Option D is incorrect as the prohibition applies to all
legend drugs, not just controlled substances.
Question 5
A patient presents to a Florida chiropractic office requesting nutritional counseling and
supplement recommendations for weight management. Under Florida scope of
practice, which statement is accurate?
A. Florida chiropractors may provide nutritional counseling and recommend
supplements as part of their scope, provided they do not prescribe legend drugs.
B. Nutritional counseling is outside the scope of chiropractic practice and must be
referred to a registered dietitian.
C. Florida chiropractors may only discuss nutrition if they hold a separate nutritionist
license.
D. Nutritional counseling is permitted only for patients with diagnosed eating disorders.
EXAMINATION 2026 | Actual Test Questions & Complete
Answers | FL Chiropractic Law | Pass Guaranteed - A+
Graded
Section 1: Florida Chiropractic Scope of Practice & Statutory
Authority (Questions 1-15)
Question 1
A Florida chiropractic physician wishes to incorporate dry needling (monofilament
intramuscular stimulation) into her treatment protocols for patients with myofascial
pain. According to §460.403(9)(c)1, Florida Statutes, which statement accurately
describes the legal status of this modality for Florida chiropractors?
A. Dry needling is prohibited in Florida and may only be performed by licensed
acupuncturists.
B. Dry needling may be performed by Florida chiropractors as part of their statutory
scope of practice without additional certification.
C. Dry needling may be performed only if the chiropractor holds a separate acupuncture
certification from the Board.
D. Dry needling is permitted only in hospital settings under medical physician
supervision.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Section 460.403(9)(c)1, Florida Statutes, explicitly authorizes chiropractic
physicians to use "monofilament intramuscular stimulation treatment, also known as
,dry needling, for trigger points or myofascial pain" as part of their scope of practice.
Unlike acupuncture, which requires separate board certification under §460.403(9)(f),
dry needling is statutorily permitted without additional certification. Option A is incorrect
because the statute expressly allows it; Option C confuses dry needling with
acupuncture certification requirements; Option D is incorrect as no hospital setting
restriction exists.
Question 2
Dr. Smith, a Florida chiropractic physician, is evaluating a patient with suspected lumbar
disc herniation. He wishes to order advanced imaging and laboratory studies to assist in
diagnosis. Under §460.403(9)(b) and (d), Florida Statutes, which diagnostic privileges
are statutorily authorized?
A. X-ray imaging only; all other diagnostics must be referred to a medical physician.
B. X-ray, phlebotomy, physical/chemical/electrical/thermal examination methods, and
access to Department of Health laboratory services.
C. MRI and CT only, with written referral from an orthopedic surgeon.
D. Diagnostic ultrasound exclusively, as other imaging exceeds chiropractic scope.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Section 460.403(9)(b) authorizes chiropractic physicians to "examine,
analyze, and diagnose... by the use of any physical, chemical, electrical, or thermal
method; use the X ray for diagnosing; phlebotomize; and use any other general method
of examination for diagnosis and analysis taught in any school of chiropractic."
Additionally, §460.403(9)(d) grants privileges of services from the department's
laboratories. Option A incorrectly limits diagnostics to X-ray only; Option C improperly
requires orthopedic referral; Option D is incorrect as ultrasound is not the exclusive
authorized modality.
,Question 3
A Florida chiropractic physician wants to administer prescription medical oxygen in his
office for emergency purposes. According to §460.403(9)(c)2, Florida Statutes, which
statement correctly describes the authorization?
A. Florida chiropractors may prescribe medical oxygen for any patient indication.
B. Florida chiropractors may order, store, and administer prescription medical oxygen
for emergency purposes only at the chiropractic physician's office or place of business.
C. Medical oxygen administration requires a separate DEA registration.
D. Florida chiropractors may administer oxygen only when a medical physician is
physically present.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Section 460.403(9)(c)2 explicitly authorizes chiropractic physicians to "order,
store, and administer, for emergency purposes only at the chiropractic physician's office
or place of business, prescription medical oxygen." The statute clarifies this does not
authorize prescribing medical oxygen as defined in §499.82(10). Option A is incorrect
because it is limited to emergency purposes at the office, not any indication; Option C is
incorrect as DEA registration is not mentioned; Option D is incorrect as no medical
physician supervision requirement exists.
Question 4
Dr. Johnson, a Florida chiropractic physician, is asked by a patient to prescribe a
non-legend anti-inflammatory medication for home use. According to Florida law, which
response is legally correct?
A. The chiropractor may prescribe any non-legend drug because it does not require a
prescription.
, B. The chiropractor may administer foods, food concentrates, food extracts, and items
for which a prescription is not required, but prescribing legend drugs is prohibited
except as authorized.
C. The chiropractor may prescribe legend drugs if they complete 20 hours of
pharmacology CE.
D. The chiropractor may prescribe any medication as long as it is not a controlled
substance.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Section 460.403(9)(c)1 authorizes chiropractic physicians to administer
"foods, food concentrates, food extracts, and items for which a prescription is not
required" while expressly prohibiting "prescribing or administering to any person any
legend drug except as authorized under subparagraph 2." The only legend drug
exceptions are emergency oxygen and topical anesthetics in aerosol form. Option A is
incorrect because "items for which a prescription is not required" refers to
non-prescription items, not prescribing authority; Option C is incorrect as no
pharmacology CE exception exists; Option D is incorrect as the prohibition applies to all
legend drugs, not just controlled substances.
Question 5
A patient presents to a Florida chiropractic office requesting nutritional counseling and
supplement recommendations for weight management. Under Florida scope of
practice, which statement is accurate?
A. Florida chiropractors may provide nutritional counseling and recommend
supplements as part of their scope, provided they do not prescribe legend drugs.
B. Nutritional counseling is outside the scope of chiropractic practice and must be
referred to a registered dietitian.
C. Florida chiropractors may only discuss nutrition if they hold a separate nutritionist
license.
D. Nutritional counseling is permitted only for patients with diagnosed eating disorders.
