OK Optometry Law Exam#1 Questions with correct
answers
Define the Practice of Optometry - ✔✔The science and art of examining the
human eye and measurement of the powers of vision by the employment of any
means.
What means can be used to evaluate the human eye? - ✔✔-apps designed for
comp/video conferencing (in-person or remote)
-use of pharm agents
-dx of conditions of the human eye
-Corrention/relief of oc abnormalities (lenses, CLs, specs, glasses, prisms, VT, LV,
Laser surgery with some exclusions)
-Non-laser surgery procedures as authorized by OK BEO
What laser surgeries are not allowed for OK optometrists? - ✔✔-Retina
-LASIK
-Cosmetic lid surgery
What controlled substances schedules can not be prescribe by OK optometrists? -
✔✔Schedule 1 and 2, but allowing for the RX'ing of hydrocodone or
hydrocodone-containing drugs regardless of schedule
What is the max amt of days an optometrist can RX a hydrocodone or
hydrocodone-containing drug? - ✔✔5
,If a patient needs the hydrocodone drug more than the allowed days, is the
optometrist allowed to refill it? - ✔✔Yes, after sufficient physical examination of
the pt.
Can an optometrist dispense drugs to patients directly? - ✔✔Yes, including
samples
Where can the optometrist be located when acting under the OK optometry
license? - ✔✔Physically in the state of OK
When can an OK optometrist start practicing, prescribind drugs, etc? - ✔✔After
certification by the OK BEO
Who makes up the OK BEO? - ✔✔5 persons, 4 of which are licensed optometrists
with at least 5 yrs of practice (hold position 5 years or until qualified successor is
appointed) and 1 lay person
How many office locations can an optometrist have? - ✔✔2 (excluding practice in
a gov institution)
What are some reasons a license may be revoked? - ✔✔-Fraud
-Convicted of a crime
-Unprof/unethical conduct
-Alcohol/Narcotic impairment
-Exorbitant Charges
-False representation of goods
, -Gross incompetence
-Contagious disease
-Any violation of rule/regulation of the Board
T/F: The following is considered ethical behavior: Optometrist refuses to be
employed to sell lenses, CLs, profressional services door-to-door. - ✔✔True
T/F: The following is considered ethical behavior: An optometrist hires an
employee to sell lenses, CLs, profressional services door-to-door. - ✔✔False
T/F: The following is considered ethical behavior: An optometrist hires an
unlicensed optometrist/person to assist them in practicing optometry in OK. -
✔✔False
T/F: The following is considered ethical behavior: An optometrist
publishes/displays in any form/media their price for optometric services/goods. -
✔✔True (unless the statements are misleading or deceitful)
T/F: The following is considered ethical behavior: An optometrist practices under
a name that is different from the one on their license. - ✔✔False
T/F: The following is considered ethical behavior: An optometrist practices in or
next to a retail store that sells optical goods, etc. - ✔✔True
Can your OK license be revoked if you had your license revoked in a different
state? - ✔✔Yes
answers
Define the Practice of Optometry - ✔✔The science and art of examining the
human eye and measurement of the powers of vision by the employment of any
means.
What means can be used to evaluate the human eye? - ✔✔-apps designed for
comp/video conferencing (in-person or remote)
-use of pharm agents
-dx of conditions of the human eye
-Corrention/relief of oc abnormalities (lenses, CLs, specs, glasses, prisms, VT, LV,
Laser surgery with some exclusions)
-Non-laser surgery procedures as authorized by OK BEO
What laser surgeries are not allowed for OK optometrists? - ✔✔-Retina
-LASIK
-Cosmetic lid surgery
What controlled substances schedules can not be prescribe by OK optometrists? -
✔✔Schedule 1 and 2, but allowing for the RX'ing of hydrocodone or
hydrocodone-containing drugs regardless of schedule
What is the max amt of days an optometrist can RX a hydrocodone or
hydrocodone-containing drug? - ✔✔5
,If a patient needs the hydrocodone drug more than the allowed days, is the
optometrist allowed to refill it? - ✔✔Yes, after sufficient physical examination of
the pt.
Can an optometrist dispense drugs to patients directly? - ✔✔Yes, including
samples
Where can the optometrist be located when acting under the OK optometry
license? - ✔✔Physically in the state of OK
When can an OK optometrist start practicing, prescribind drugs, etc? - ✔✔After
certification by the OK BEO
Who makes up the OK BEO? - ✔✔5 persons, 4 of which are licensed optometrists
with at least 5 yrs of practice (hold position 5 years or until qualified successor is
appointed) and 1 lay person
How many office locations can an optometrist have? - ✔✔2 (excluding practice in
a gov institution)
What are some reasons a license may be revoked? - ✔✔-Fraud
-Convicted of a crime
-Unprof/unethical conduct
-Alcohol/Narcotic impairment
-Exorbitant Charges
-False representation of goods
, -Gross incompetence
-Contagious disease
-Any violation of rule/regulation of the Board
T/F: The following is considered ethical behavior: Optometrist refuses to be
employed to sell lenses, CLs, profressional services door-to-door. - ✔✔True
T/F: The following is considered ethical behavior: An optometrist hires an
employee to sell lenses, CLs, profressional services door-to-door. - ✔✔False
T/F: The following is considered ethical behavior: An optometrist hires an
unlicensed optometrist/person to assist them in practicing optometry in OK. -
✔✔False
T/F: The following is considered ethical behavior: An optometrist
publishes/displays in any form/media their price for optometric services/goods. -
✔✔True (unless the statements are misleading or deceitful)
T/F: The following is considered ethical behavior: An optometrist practices under
a name that is different from the one on their license. - ✔✔False
T/F: The following is considered ethical behavior: An optometrist practices in or
next to a retail store that sells optical goods, etc. - ✔✔True
Can your OK license be revoked if you had your license revoked in a different
state? - ✔✔Yes
