CA Optometry Law Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
1. A OD cannot perform corneal False, they can
scraping
2. An OD can perform venipuncture True
3. Expression of sebbaceous cysts in True
permitted
4. Suture removal is permitted True - only if consulting with physician
5. CT and MRI can be ordered by an False - must consult with physician
OD independently
6. Sodium fluorescein may be ad- True -Only oral fluorescein for DR
ministered to a patient
7. Foreign body removal restric- 1. no needle
tions 2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
8. Diathermy, cryotherapy are per- False, these are considered surgery
mitted for punctal occlusion
9. Corneal scraping is prohibited False
10. 10YO with swollen tender OD must refer, not allowed to treat if <12YO
lacrimal gland
11. Constant unilateral tearing in OD must refer, only allowed D&I if >12YO. Probing prohib-
7YO ited
12. TearLab osmolarity is permitted True - CLIA waived tests are permitted
in OD's office
, 13. OD office may charge to dispense False
TPA
14. Laser procedures are permitted False - laser surgeries that modify tissue are considered
surgery. May use diagnostic 'laser' such as ultrasound.
15. Types of glaucoma OD may treat POAG, PXG, PDG
16. Convicted of a crime related to unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
qualifications to become an OD
17. Board may publicly reprove li- True
centiate for suspension/revoca-
tion of license
18. Shatterproof lenses and non- one eyed person
flammable frames must be spec- law enforcement
ified when dispensing frames to fireman
these individuals child <18YO
19. Sale, procurement or use of pro- FELONY
fessional degree obtain illegally
20. False statement in a material re- FELONY
gard or engaging in imperson-
ation during licensing exam
21. Receive benefit for referring pa- Public offense
tients Misdemeanor and unprofessional conduct
22. You can refer to a relative or orga- There are no other alternatives within 25 mi or 40 min-
nization in which you have finan- utes
cial interest if Financial interest is disclosed in writing at time of referral
Answers
1. A OD cannot perform corneal False, they can
scraping
2. An OD can perform venipuncture True
3. Expression of sebbaceous cysts in True
permitted
4. Suture removal is permitted True - only if consulting with physician
5. CT and MRI can be ordered by an False - must consult with physician
OD independently
6. Sodium fluorescein may be ad- True -Only oral fluorescein for DR
ministered to a patient
7. Foreign body removal restric- 1. no needle
tions 2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
8. Diathermy, cryotherapy are per- False, these are considered surgery
mitted for punctal occlusion
9. Corneal scraping is prohibited False
10. 10YO with swollen tender OD must refer, not allowed to treat if <12YO
lacrimal gland
11. Constant unilateral tearing in OD must refer, only allowed D&I if >12YO. Probing prohib-
7YO ited
12. TearLab osmolarity is permitted True - CLIA waived tests are permitted
in OD's office
, 13. OD office may charge to dispense False
TPA
14. Laser procedures are permitted False - laser surgeries that modify tissue are considered
surgery. May use diagnostic 'laser' such as ultrasound.
15. Types of glaucoma OD may treat POAG, PXG, PDG
16. Convicted of a crime related to unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
qualifications to become an OD
17. Board may publicly reprove li- True
centiate for suspension/revoca-
tion of license
18. Shatterproof lenses and non- one eyed person
flammable frames must be spec- law enforcement
ified when dispensing frames to fireman
these individuals child <18YO
19. Sale, procurement or use of pro- FELONY
fessional degree obtain illegally
20. False statement in a material re- FELONY
gard or engaging in imperson-
ation during licensing exam
21. Receive benefit for referring pa- Public offense
tients Misdemeanor and unprofessional conduct
22. You can refer to a relative or orga- There are no other alternatives within 25 mi or 40 min-
nization in which you have finan- utes
cial interest if Financial interest is disclosed in writing at time of referral
