AZ Optometry Law Exam How many members are on the board? What is the makeup? correct answer7 members -5 ODs who have practiced in AZ at least 3 years -2 non-ODs not involved w/ optometry How long do board members serve? correct answerStaggered 4 year terms that end on July 1 Who appoints the members of the board? correct answerGovernor How many unexcused absences is justification for removal from board? correct answerMore than 2 consecutive meetings How many terms can a board member serve? correct answerIneligible to serve more than 2 consecutive full terms How often does the board hold meetings? correct answerAt least 6x/year **special meetings may be called if necessary Do members of board receive compensation? correct answerReceive compensation as determined pursuant to section 38-611 for each day spent in performance of duties (as well as executive director if applicable)
- items the board may not adopt a rule that: correct answer1. Regulates a licensee's fee or charges to
- Regulates the place in which a licensee may practice
- Prescribes the matter or method of accounting, billing, or collection of fees
- Prohibits advertising by a licensee unless the advertising is inconsistent w/ section 44-1481 1 / 2
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What is purpose of executive director? (Title 41, chapter 4, article 4) correct answerThe board may hire an executive director as an employee of the board responsible for administrative functions What is title 41, chapter 4, article 4? correct answerThe board may hire consultants and professional and clerical personnel as required to perform its duties When must a person file if they are aggrieved by action taken by board? correct answerA written request w/in 30 days after that person is notified of action by personal delivery or certified mail What percentage of monies shall board deposit in state general fund?Board of optometry fund? correct answerState - 10% Optometry - 90% (sections 35-146 and 35-147) What amount of steroids are allowed to be prescribed? correct answerIn an amount that does not exceed the amount packaged for a single course of therapy not more than 7 days Who can a licensee not prescribe, dispense, or administer oral pharmaceuticals to? correct answerA person under 6 years of age Under what circumstances may a licensee prescribe, dispense, or administer schedule III controlled substance? correct answerOnly if it is an analgesic What is only injection optometrists are allowed to perform? correct answerEpinephrine auto-injectors in case of anaphylaxis When can licensee prescribed a schedule II controlled substance? correct answerAnalgesic that is reclassified from schedule III to schedule II after January 1, 2014.What can a licensee not prescribe, dispense, or administer? (6) correct answer1. oral antifungal
- oral antimetabolite
- oral immunosuppressive
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