NAVTA Practice Test

What does the DEA regulate in the veterinary field?

1. Veterinary equipment

2. Veterinary procedures

3. Veterinary educational programs

4. Controlled pharmaceuticals

The correct answer is: Controlled pharmaceuticals

The DEA, or Drug Enforcement Administration, is responsible for regulating controlled substances and preventing their misuse and abuse. In the context of the veterinary field, this includes monitoring the use and distribution of controlled pharmaceuticals, such as opioids and other pain medications, to ensure they are being used for legitimate medical purposes and not being diverted or misused. Option A, veterinary equipment, is incorrect because the DEA does not regulate equipment used in veterinary procedures. Option B, veterinary procedures, is incorrect because this falls under the jurisdiction of state veterinary boards, not the DEA. Option C, veterinary educational programs, is incorrect because this is typically regulated by veterinary accreditation bodies such as the American Veterinary Medical Association. Therefore, the correct answer is D, controlled pharmaceuticals.