California Optometry Law Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
T/F - Corticosteroids for post-surgical inflammation and pain requires
72h consult if worse Correct Answer-False - must co-manage w/
surgeon
If a pt is on corticosteroids for ocular allergies, how long before consult?
Correct Answer-21d if condition worsens
A worsening iritis while pt is on steroids requires how long before
consult? Correct Answer-72h
If an idiopathic iritis does not resolve in ___ weeks, you must
(consult/refer)? Correct Answer-3w, consult
What drugs have no restrictions for treatment (per Dr. C's chart)?
Correct Answer-P.O. Antihistamins & NSAIDS
All antibiotics for any ocular condition requires (consult/referral) after
how long if the condition has not improved? Correct Answer-48hr -
referal
'If any ocular viral condition has not resolved after ____ period of time,
you must (refer/consult)?' Correct Answer-3wk, refer
, Proper guideline for referral of ocular pain? Correct Answer-3d = refer if
not resolved
Recurrence of these diseases within 1 year requires a consult/referral.
Correct Answer-Steroid tx of idiopathic iritis (referral), episcleritis
(consult), inflammatory keratitis (consult)
Inflammatory keratitis requires a (consult/referral) if worse after a ___
period of time while Tx with steroids. Correct Answer-72hr, consult
All steroids listed in Dr. C's chart have a ___ period of time consult if
worse. Correct Answer-72hr
'If a viral keratitis has not improved over a ___ period of time, you must
(consult/refer)?' Correct Answer-7d, refer
'If a viral conjunctivitis has worsened over a ___ period of time, you
must (consult/refer)?' Correct Answer-7d, refer
What is the limitation of the type of idiopathic iritis that CA ODs can
Tx? Correct Answer-Uni, non-rec, non-gran idiopath iritis, > 18yrs.
What is the limitation of the type of inflammatory keratitis that CA ODs
can Tx? Correct Answer-Peripheral types, excluding Moorens and
Terriens
Correct Answers
T/F - Corticosteroids for post-surgical inflammation and pain requires
72h consult if worse Correct Answer-False - must co-manage w/
surgeon
If a pt is on corticosteroids for ocular allergies, how long before consult?
Correct Answer-21d if condition worsens
A worsening iritis while pt is on steroids requires how long before
consult? Correct Answer-72h
If an idiopathic iritis does not resolve in ___ weeks, you must
(consult/refer)? Correct Answer-3w, consult
What drugs have no restrictions for treatment (per Dr. C's chart)?
Correct Answer-P.O. Antihistamins & NSAIDS
All antibiotics for any ocular condition requires (consult/referral) after
how long if the condition has not improved? Correct Answer-48hr -
referal
'If any ocular viral condition has not resolved after ____ period of time,
you must (refer/consult)?' Correct Answer-3wk, refer
, Proper guideline for referral of ocular pain? Correct Answer-3d = refer if
not resolved
Recurrence of these diseases within 1 year requires a consult/referral.
Correct Answer-Steroid tx of idiopathic iritis (referral), episcleritis
(consult), inflammatory keratitis (consult)
Inflammatory keratitis requires a (consult/referral) if worse after a ___
period of time while Tx with steroids. Correct Answer-72hr, consult
All steroids listed in Dr. C's chart have a ___ period of time consult if
worse. Correct Answer-72hr
'If a viral keratitis has not improved over a ___ period of time, you must
(consult/refer)?' Correct Answer-7d, refer
'If a viral conjunctivitis has worsened over a ___ period of time, you
must (consult/refer)?' Correct Answer-7d, refer
What is the limitation of the type of idiopathic iritis that CA ODs can
Tx? Correct Answer-Uni, non-rec, non-gran idiopath iritis, > 18yrs.
What is the limitation of the type of inflammatory keratitis that CA ODs
can Tx? Correct Answer-Peripheral types, excluding Moorens and
Terriens
