AZ OPTOMETRY LAW ACTUAL TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ T/F: An OD can perform venipuncture.
Answer: True
◉ T/F: Expression of sebaceous cysts in permitted.
Answer: True
◉ T/F: Suture removal is permitted.
Answer: True - only if consulting with physician
◉ T/F: CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently.
Answer: False - must consult with physician
◉ T/F: Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient
unsupervised.
Answer: True -Only oral fluorescein for DR, IV is allowed if
OMD/surgeon is immediately available
◉ Foreign body removal restrictions.
Answer: 1. no needle
,2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
◉ T/F: Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion.
Answer: False, these are considered surgery
◉ T/F: Corneal scraping is prohibited.
Answer: False
◉ 10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland.
Answer: OD must refer, not allowed to treat if <12YO
◉ Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO.
Answer: OD must refer, only allowed D&I if >12YO. Probing
prohibited on all ages
◉ T/F: OD office may charge to dispense TPA.
Answer: False
◉ T/F: Laser procedures are permitted.
, 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.
Answer: unprofessional conduct
◉ Types of glaucoma OD may treat.
Answer: POAG, PXG, PDG, steroid induced over the age of 18
◉ Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD.
Answer: unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
◉ Fraud to benefit himself or injure another.
Answer: unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
◉ False statement or omission when applying for license.
Answer: unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
◉ Felony conviction when applying for OD license.
Answer: License cannot be denied if the applicant has certificate of
rehabilitation
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ T/F: An OD can perform venipuncture.
Answer: True
◉ T/F: Expression of sebaceous cysts in permitted.
Answer: True
◉ T/F: Suture removal is permitted.
Answer: True - only if consulting with physician
◉ T/F: CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently.
Answer: False - must consult with physician
◉ T/F: Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient
unsupervised.
Answer: True -Only oral fluorescein for DR, IV is allowed if
OMD/surgeon is immediately available
◉ Foreign body removal restrictions.
Answer: 1. no needle
,2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
◉ T/F: Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion.
Answer: False, these are considered surgery
◉ T/F: Corneal scraping is prohibited.
Answer: False
◉ 10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland.
Answer: OD must refer, not allowed to treat if <12YO
◉ Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO.
Answer: OD must refer, only allowed D&I if >12YO. Probing
prohibited on all ages
◉ T/F: OD office may charge to dispense TPA.
Answer: False
◉ T/F: Laser procedures are permitted.
, 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.
Answer: unprofessional conduct
◉ Types of glaucoma OD may treat.
Answer: POAG, PXG, PDG, steroid induced over the age of 18
◉ Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD.
Answer: unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
◉ Fraud to benefit himself or injure another.
Answer: unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
◉ False statement or omission when applying for license.
Answer: unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
◉ Felony conviction when applying for OD license.
Answer: License cannot be denied if the applicant has certificate of
rehabilitation
