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AZ OPTOMETRY EXAM LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR WITH
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
AZ Optometry Exam actual exam
QUESTION: What is purpose of executive director? (Title 41, chapter 4, article 4) - ANSWER-The
board may hire an executive director as an employee of the board responsible for
administrative functions
QUESTION: What is title 41, chapter 4, article 4? - ANSWER-The board may hire consultants and
professional and clerical personnel as required to perform its duties
QUESTION: When must a person file if they are aggrieved by action taken by board? - ANSWER-
A written request w/in 30 days after that person is notified of action by personal delivery or
certified mail
QUESTION: What percentage of monies shall board deposit in state general fund?Board of
optometry fund? - ANSWER-State - 10%
Optometry - 90%
(sections 35-146 and 35-147)
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QUESTION: What amount of steroids are allowed to be prescribed? - ANSWER-In an amount
that does not exceed the amount packaged for a single course of therapy not more than 7 days
QUESTION: Who can a licensee not prescribe, dispense, or administer oral pharmaceuticals to?
- ANSWER-A person under 6 years of age
QUESTION: Under what circumstances may a licensee prescribe, dispense, or administer
schedule III controlled substance? - ANSWER-Only if it is an analgesic
How many members are on the board? What is the makeup? - ANSWER-7 members
-5 ODs who have practiced in AZ at least 3 years
-2 non-ODs not involved w/ optometry
QUESTION: How long do board members serve? - ANSWER-Staggered 4 year terms that end on
July 1
QUESTION: Who appoints the members of the board? - ANSWER-Governor
QUESTION: How many unexcused absences is justification for removal from board? - ANSWER-
More than 2 consecutive meetings
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QUESTION: How many terms can a board member serve? - ANSWER-Ineligible to serve more
than 2 consecutive full terms
QUESTION: How often does the board hold meetings? - ANSWER-At least 6x/year
**special meetings may be called if necessary
QUESTION: Do members of board receive compensation? - ANSWER-Receive compensation as
determined pursuant to section 38-611 for each day spent in performance of duties (as well as
executive director if applicable)
QUESTION: 4 items the board may not adopt a rule that: - ANSWER-1. Regulates a licensee's fee
or charges to patient
2. Regulates the place in which a licensee may practice
3. Prescribes the matter or method of accounting, billing, or collection of fees
4. Prohibits advertising by a licensee unless the advertising is inconsistent w/ section 44-1481
QUESTION: What is only injection optometrists are allowed to perform? - ANSWER-Epinephrine
auto-injectors in case of anaphylaxis
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AZ OPTOMETRY EXAM LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR WITH
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
AZ Optometry Exam actual exam
QUESTION: What is purpose of executive director? (Title 41, chapter 4, article 4) - ANSWER-The
board may hire an executive director as an employee of the board responsible for
administrative functions
QUESTION: What is title 41, chapter 4, article 4? - ANSWER-The board may hire consultants and
professional and clerical personnel as required to perform its duties
QUESTION: When must a person file if they are aggrieved by action taken by board? - ANSWER-
A written request w/in 30 days after that person is notified of action by personal delivery or
certified mail
QUESTION: What percentage of monies shall board deposit in state general fund?Board of
optometry fund? - ANSWER-State - 10%
Optometry - 90%
(sections 35-146 and 35-147)
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QUESTION: What amount of steroids are allowed to be prescribed? - ANSWER-In an amount
that does not exceed the amount packaged for a single course of therapy not more than 7 days
QUESTION: Who can a licensee not prescribe, dispense, or administer oral pharmaceuticals to?
- ANSWER-A person under 6 years of age
QUESTION: Under what circumstances may a licensee prescribe, dispense, or administer
schedule III controlled substance? - ANSWER-Only if it is an analgesic
How many members are on the board? What is the makeup? - ANSWER-7 members
-5 ODs who have practiced in AZ at least 3 years
-2 non-ODs not involved w/ optometry
QUESTION: How long do board members serve? - ANSWER-Staggered 4 year terms that end on
July 1
QUESTION: Who appoints the members of the board? - ANSWER-Governor
QUESTION: How many unexcused absences is justification for removal from board? - ANSWER-
More than 2 consecutive meetings
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QUESTION: How many terms can a board member serve? - ANSWER-Ineligible to serve more
than 2 consecutive full terms
QUESTION: How often does the board hold meetings? - ANSWER-At least 6x/year
**special meetings may be called if necessary
QUESTION: Do members of board receive compensation? - ANSWER-Receive compensation as
determined pursuant to section 38-611 for each day spent in performance of duties (as well as
executive director if applicable)
QUESTION: 4 items the board may not adopt a rule that: - ANSWER-1. Regulates a licensee's fee
or charges to patient
2. Regulates the place in which a licensee may practice
3. Prescribes the matter or method of accounting, billing, or collection of fees
4. Prohibits advertising by a licensee unless the advertising is inconsistent w/ section 44-1481
QUESTION: What is only injection optometrists are allowed to perform? - ANSWER-Epinephrine
auto-injectors in case of anaphylaxis
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