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CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRY LAWS AND REGULATIONS EXAM
NEWEST VERSION 2024-2026 160+ QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
A OD cannot perform corneal scraping - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>False
An OD can perform venipuncture - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>True
Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>True
Suture removal is permitted - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>True - only if
consulting with physician
CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>False - must consult with physician
Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>True -Only oral fluorescein for DR
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Foreign body removal restrictions - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>1. no
needle
2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>False, these are considered surgery
Corneal scraping is prohibited - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>False
10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>OD must refer, not allowed to treat if <12YO
Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>OD
must refer, only allowed D&I if >12YO. Probing prohibited
TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>True - CLIA waived tests are permitted
OD office may charge to dispense TPA - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>False
Laser procedures are permitted - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>False -
laser surgeries that modify tissue are considered surgery. May use
diagnostic 'laser' such as ultrasound.
OD practicing telemedicine fails to gain verbal informed consent or
does not abide by condidentiality laws - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>unprofessional conduct
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Types of glaucoma OD may treat - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>POAG,
PXG, PDG
Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>unprofessional conduct, grounds for
license denial
Fraud to benefit himself or injure another - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
False statement or omission when applying for license - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
Felony conviction when applying for OD license - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>License cannot be denied if the applicant has
certificate of rehabilitation
Conviction of crime related to profession - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
incompliant with child support - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>UC,
grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
Subversion of licensing exam - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>UC, grounds
for denial, suspension, revocation
Getting license by fraud or misrepresentation - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRY LAWS AND REGULATIONS EXAM
NEWEST VERSION 2024-2026 160+ QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
A OD cannot perform corneal scraping - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>False
An OD can perform venipuncture - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>True
Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>True
Suture removal is permitted - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>True - only if
consulting with physician
CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>False - must consult with physician
Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>True -Only oral fluorescein for DR
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Foreign body removal restrictions - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>1. no
needle
2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>False, these are considered surgery
Corneal scraping is prohibited - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>False
10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>OD must refer, not allowed to treat if <12YO
Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>OD
must refer, only allowed D&I if >12YO. Probing prohibited
TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>True - CLIA waived tests are permitted
OD office may charge to dispense TPA - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>False
Laser procedures are permitted - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>False -
laser surgeries that modify tissue are considered surgery. May use
diagnostic 'laser' such as ultrasound.
OD practicing telemedicine fails to gain verbal informed consent or
does not abide by condidentiality laws - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>unprofessional conduct
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Types of glaucoma OD may treat - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>POAG,
PXG, PDG
Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>unprofessional conduct, grounds for
license denial
Fraud to benefit himself or injure another - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
False statement or omission when applying for license - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
Felony conviction when applying for OD license - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>License cannot be denied if the applicant has
certificate of rehabilitation
Conviction of crime related to profession - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
incompliant with child support - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>UC,
grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
Subversion of licensing exam - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>UC, grounds
for denial, suspension, revocation
Getting license by fraud or misrepresentation - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
