FLORIDA VET MED LAWS AND RULES
EXAM CORRECT 100%
T/F: a vet may not dispense a prescription written by another vet - ANSWERTrue
Vets are NOT pharmacists
T/F: even though vets do not prescribe controlled substances for human use, they're
required to register with DEA - ANSWERTrue
Which order form do vets use in order to obtain schedule 2 substances - ANSWERForm
222
T/F: a vet owning 2 practices must obtain a DEA registration only for one location -
ANSWERFalse
T/F: When performing an initial inventory of controlled substances, there must be an
exact physical measure or count of all controlled substances - ANSWERFalse
(because it's an initial count?)
Florida law requires all vets to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances
within __ hours after discovery - ANSWER24
Can a power of attorney for DEA 222 forms be granted so someone else can order and
stock inventory? - ANSWERYes
What chapter contains laws specifically for vets - ANSWERChapter 474
T/F: transporting animals you have a VCPR with is part of "practicing vet medicine" -
ANSWERFalse
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 - ANSWERTrue
Ways to seek licensure in Florida (4) - ANSWERBy exam and application
Renewal
Temporary
Endorsement
How many hours of CE hours does a vet need every biennium - ANSWER30
The board of vet med has how many members - ANSWER7
5 vets and 2 regular people
, T/F: all premises must have facilities for radiology, surgery, and long-term
hospitalization - ANSWERFalse
Must provide clients info to hospitals with these services if you don't have
When should a patient record be created - ANSWERAs 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 -
ANSWERYes
Which diseases can only a vet treat an animal for (4) - ANSWERBrucellosis
Tuberculosis
Rabies
Equine encephalomyelitis
What tasks can be performed by a vet staff without the licensed vet on premise -
ANSWERAdmin 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 - ANSWERTrue
T/F: a vet can report a suspected criminal violation to law enforcement without telling
the client for commercial food-producing animal operations - ANSWERFalse
What are the 2 instances a vet can use a temporary license - ANSWER1. Treating
animals of a specific owner named on the license
2. Emergency
How long is a temporary license good for - ANSWER30 days
If you violate a law in Chapter 474, what is your sentence - ANSWERFelony 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 - ANSWERTrue
What is the maximum fine the department can charge for a premise permit -
ANSWER$250
What 3 premises do not require a permit - ANSWERHouse-call
Agricultural
Emergency rabies clinic
EXAM CORRECT 100%
T/F: a vet may not dispense a prescription written by another vet - ANSWERTrue
Vets are NOT pharmacists
T/F: even though vets do not prescribe controlled substances for human use, they're
required to register with DEA - ANSWERTrue
Which order form do vets use in order to obtain schedule 2 substances - ANSWERForm
222
T/F: a vet owning 2 practices must obtain a DEA registration only for one location -
ANSWERFalse
T/F: When performing an initial inventory of controlled substances, there must be an
exact physical measure or count of all controlled substances - ANSWERFalse
(because it's an initial count?)
Florida law requires all vets to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances
within __ hours after discovery - ANSWER24
Can a power of attorney for DEA 222 forms be granted so someone else can order and
stock inventory? - ANSWERYes
What chapter contains laws specifically for vets - ANSWERChapter 474
T/F: transporting animals you have a VCPR with is part of "practicing vet medicine" -
ANSWERFalse
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 - ANSWERTrue
Ways to seek licensure in Florida (4) - ANSWERBy exam and application
Renewal
Temporary
Endorsement
How many hours of CE hours does a vet need every biennium - ANSWER30
The board of vet med has how many members - ANSWER7
5 vets and 2 regular people
, T/F: all premises must have facilities for radiology, surgery, and long-term
hospitalization - ANSWERFalse
Must provide clients info to hospitals with these services if you don't have
When should a patient record be created - ANSWERAs 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 -
ANSWERYes
Which diseases can only a vet treat an animal for (4) - ANSWERBrucellosis
Tuberculosis
Rabies
Equine encephalomyelitis
What tasks can be performed by a vet staff without the licensed vet on premise -
ANSWERAdmin 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 - ANSWERTrue
T/F: a vet can report a suspected criminal violation to law enforcement without telling
the client for commercial food-producing animal operations - ANSWERFalse
What are the 2 instances a vet can use a temporary license - ANSWER1. Treating
animals of a specific owner named on the license
2. Emergency
How long is a temporary license good for - ANSWER30 days
If you violate a law in Chapter 474, what is your sentence - ANSWERFelony 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 - ANSWERTrue
What is the maximum fine the department can charge for a premise permit -
ANSWER$250
What 3 premises do not require a permit - ANSWERHouse-call
Agricultural
Emergency rabies clinic
