Florida Vet Med Laws and Rules Exam
questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
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
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
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
questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
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
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
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
