Florida Vet Med Laws and Rules Exam 150 Questions with Correct Answers 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 1 / 3
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
- 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 2 / 3
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
- 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
- For civil or criminal action
- Research
- When vet suspects a criminal violation
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How do you get a license by endorsement - Correct Answer You must know the laws (by exam, etc.) and be licensed in another state for past 3 years