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CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM OPTOMETRY
NEWEST EXAM A ND PRACTICE EXAM 2024
ACTUAL EXAM 350 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM OPTOMETRY NEWEST EXAM
What is the expiration date for spectacle lenses? - ANSWER- 2-
- years unless by patient history or circumstance, such as
presence of visual abnormalities related to ocular or systemic disease, there is reasonable probability of change earlier than 2 years
True or False: The expiration date for spectacle lenses can be
less than the re-examination date - ANSWER- False
What is the expiration date for contact lenses - ANSWER- 1-2 years unless there by patient history or circumstance there is reasonable probability of change earlier than one year.
How long must a provider keep a signed copy that the patient recieved their contact lens prescription - ANSWER- at least 3 years 1 / 4
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True or False: Unlicensed optometrists/new grads and optometry
assistants may perform tonometry - ANSWER- True
An unlicensed optometrist/new grad/optometry assistant may perform a subjective refraction if they have at least __ hours of documented training - ANSWER- 45
Upon receiving a request from a seller of contact lenses, the prescriber has how long to respond to the prescription request? - ANSWER- one business day or 2 p.m. of the next business day, whichever is sooner
What is the fine for non-resident contact lens violations? - ANSWER- $1000 to $2500
True or False: anyone in the office can fit and adjust glasses so
long as they were trained. - ANSWER- False: only a registered
spectacle lens or contact lens dispenser or someone under the direct responsibility and supervision (present on premises) of a registered dispenser may fit and adjust lenses
How long must an OD keep records? - ANSWER- A minimum of 7 years 2 / 4
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for a minor, record must be kept a minimum of 7 years and at least until patient reaches age 19.
California optometry board consists of: - ANSWER- 11
members
- ODS
- RDO
- public members
How many board members constitutes a quorum - ANSWER- 6
The board shall elect a president, VP, and secretary. How long shall they serve? - ANSWER- 1 year
How often does the board meet? - ANSWER- Once a quarter
Optometrists can treat nonsurgical ocular inflammation (traumatic iritis, corneal inflammation, keratitis, episcleritis, etc) in patients over what age - ANSWER- 18
What type of uveitis can optometrists treat - ANSWER- unilateral nonrecurrent nongranulomatous idiopathic iritis in
18+ 3 / 4
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True or False: Optometrists can solely manage postsurgical
inflammation - ANSWER- False, must be comanaged with OMD
When can optometrists treat glaucoma? - ANSWER- Over 18; any types but Acute angle closure and narrow angle glaucoma
True or False: Optometrists can consult with an OMD over the
phone regarding a patient who has not improved on a topical steroid, - ANSWER- True
What scheduled drugs can optometrists prescribe? - ANSWER- Schedule II-Codeine and hydrocodone with compounds (e.g.Tylenol #3, Vicodin) Schedule IV- Tramadol
Scheduled drugs are limited to a ___ day supply - ANSWER- 3 day
If the pain persists after a patient has been prescribed the maximum amount of scheduled drugs the optometrist must - ANSWER- refer to an OMD
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