CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM OPTOMETRY EXAM
COMPLETE TEST BANK - ALL QUESTIONS INCLUDED - FINAL
REVISION
Question 1: 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
Question 2: 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
Question 3: $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
Question 4: 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 for a minor, record must be kept a
minimum of 7 years and at least until patient reaches age 19.
Question 5: A minimum of 7 years 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 5 ODS 1 RDO 5 public members
Question 6: 11 members 5 ODS 1 RDO 5 public members How many
board members constitutes a quorum
Answer: 6
Question 7: 6 The board shall elect a president, VP, and secretary.
How long shall they serve?
Answer: 1 year
Question 8: 1 year How often does the board meet?
Answer: Once a quarter
Question 9: Once a quarter Optometrists can treat nonsurgical ocular
inflammation (traumatic iritis, corneal inflammation, keratitis,
episcleritis, etc) in patients over what age
Answer: 18
Question 10: 18 What type of uveitis can optometrists treat
Answer: unilateral nonrecurrent nongranulomatous idiopathic
iritis in 18+
Question 11: unilateral nonrecurrent nongranulomatous idiopathic iritis
in 18+ True or False: Optometrists can solely manage postsurgical
inflammation
Answer: False, must be comanaged with OMD
Question 12: False, must be comanaged with OMD When can
optometrists treat glaucoma?
Answer: Over 18; any types but Acute angle closure and narrow
angle glaucoma
,Question 13: 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
Question 14: True What scheduled drugs can optometrists prescribe?
Answer: Schedule II-Codeine and hydrocodone with compounds
(e.g. Tylenol #3, Vicodin) Schedule IV- Tramadol
Question 15: 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
Question 16: 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
Question 17: refer to an OMD In the event of an emergency,
scheduled drug prescriptions can be oral, electronic, or faxed but must
be followed by a written Rx on tamper-proof paper within __ days
Answer: 7
Question 18: 7 True or False: optometrists can collect blood by skin
puncture to test for diabetes and other conditions
Answer: True
Question 19: True True or False: TPA certified optometrists may
administer IV fluorescence when evaluating diabetic retinopathy in a
solo practice?
, Answer: False, oral only
Question 20: False, oral only ODs can perform Lacrimal
irrigation/dilation on patients __ years and older after certification
Answer: 12
Question 21: 12 How does one become certified to perform lacrimal
irrigation/dilation?
Answer: Those graduating before May 1, 2000, must perform 10
procedures under OMD supervision to be certified; those
graduating after May 1, 2000, are exempt from certification.
Question 22: Those graduating before May 1, 2000, must perform 10
procedures under OMD supervision to be certified; those graduating
after May 1, 2000, are exempt from certification. Optometrists are
considered glaucoma certified if they graduate after ___
Answer: May 1, 2008
Question 23: May 1, 2008 How many didactic course hours must be
completed to be glaucoma certified
Answer: At least 24
Question 24: At least 24 Optometrists will be certified to administer
immunizations if:
Answer: 1. Completion of CDC endorsed course 2. Certified in
basic life support 3. Complies with all state and federal record
keeping
Question 25: 1. Completion of CDC endorsed course 2. Certified in
basic life support 3. Complies with all state and federal record keeping
What immunizations can optometrists administer?
Answer: influenza, herpes zoster virus, pneumococcus, COVID
COMPLETE TEST BANK - ALL QUESTIONS INCLUDED - FINAL
REVISION
Question 1: 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
Question 2: 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
Question 3: $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
Question 4: 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 for a minor, record must be kept a
minimum of 7 years and at least until patient reaches age 19.
Question 5: A minimum of 7 years 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 5 ODS 1 RDO 5 public members
Question 6: 11 members 5 ODS 1 RDO 5 public members How many
board members constitutes a quorum
Answer: 6
Question 7: 6 The board shall elect a president, VP, and secretary.
How long shall they serve?
Answer: 1 year
Question 8: 1 year How often does the board meet?
Answer: Once a quarter
Question 9: Once a quarter Optometrists can treat nonsurgical ocular
inflammation (traumatic iritis, corneal inflammation, keratitis,
episcleritis, etc) in patients over what age
Answer: 18
Question 10: 18 What type of uveitis can optometrists treat
Answer: unilateral nonrecurrent nongranulomatous idiopathic
iritis in 18+
Question 11: unilateral nonrecurrent nongranulomatous idiopathic iritis
in 18+ True or False: Optometrists can solely manage postsurgical
inflammation
Answer: False, must be comanaged with OMD
Question 12: False, must be comanaged with OMD When can
optometrists treat glaucoma?
Answer: Over 18; any types but Acute angle closure and narrow
angle glaucoma
,Question 13: 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
Question 14: True What scheduled drugs can optometrists prescribe?
Answer: Schedule II-Codeine and hydrocodone with compounds
(e.g. Tylenol #3, Vicodin) Schedule IV- Tramadol
Question 15: 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
Question 16: 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
Question 17: refer to an OMD In the event of an emergency,
scheduled drug prescriptions can be oral, electronic, or faxed but must
be followed by a written Rx on tamper-proof paper within __ days
Answer: 7
Question 18: 7 True or False: optometrists can collect blood by skin
puncture to test for diabetes and other conditions
Answer: True
Question 19: True True or False: TPA certified optometrists may
administer IV fluorescence when evaluating diabetic retinopathy in a
solo practice?
, Answer: False, oral only
Question 20: False, oral only ODs can perform Lacrimal
irrigation/dilation on patients __ years and older after certification
Answer: 12
Question 21: 12 How does one become certified to perform lacrimal
irrigation/dilation?
Answer: Those graduating before May 1, 2000, must perform 10
procedures under OMD supervision to be certified; those
graduating after May 1, 2000, are exempt from certification.
Question 22: Those graduating before May 1, 2000, must perform 10
procedures under OMD supervision to be certified; those graduating
after May 1, 2000, are exempt from certification. Optometrists are
considered glaucoma certified if they graduate after ___
Answer: May 1, 2008
Question 23: May 1, 2008 How many didactic course hours must be
completed to be glaucoma certified
Answer: At least 24
Question 24: At least 24 Optometrists will be certified to administer
immunizations if:
Answer: 1. Completion of CDC endorsed course 2. Certified in
basic life support 3. Complies with all state and federal record
keeping
Question 25: 1. Completion of CDC endorsed course 2. Certified in
basic life support 3. Complies with all state and federal record keeping
What immunizations can optometrists administer?
Answer: influenza, herpes zoster virus, pneumococcus, COVID
