AZ Optometry Law Exam Questions with correct
answers
How many members are on the board? What is the makeup? Correct
Answer-7 members
-5 ODs who have practiced in AZ at least 3 years
-2 non-ODs not involved w/ optometry
How long do board members serve? Correct Answer-Staggered 4 year
terms that end on July 1
Who appoints the members of the board? Correct Answer-Governor
How many unexcused absences is justification for removal from board?
Correct Answer-More than 2 consecutive meetings
How many terms can a board member serve? Correct Answer-Ineligible
to serve more than 2 consecutive full terms
How often does the board hold meetings? Correct Answer-At least
6x/year
**special meetings may be called if necessary
Do members of board receive compensation? Correct 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)
4 items the board may not adopt a rule that: Correct 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
What is purpose of executive director? (Title 41, chapter 4, article 4)
Correct Answer-The board may hire an executive director as an
employee of the board responsible for administrative functions
What is title 41, chapter 4, article 4? Correct Answer-The board may
hire consultants and professional and clerical personnel as required to
perform its duties
When must a person file if they are aggrieved by action taken by board?
Correct Answer-A written request w/in 30 days after that person is
notified of action by personal delivery or certified mail
What percentage of monies shall board deposit in state general fund?
Board of optometry fund? Correct Answer-State - 10%
Optometry - 90%
, (sections 35-146 and 35-147)
What amount of steroids are allowed to be prescribed? Correct Answer-
In an amount that does not exceed the amount packaged for a single
course of therapy not more than 7 days
Who can a licensee not prescribe, dispense, or administer oral
pharmaceuticals to? Correct Answer-A person under 6 years of age
Under what circumstances may a licensee prescribe, dispense, or
administer schedule III controlled substance? Correct Answer-Only if it
is an analgesic
What is only injection optometrists are allowed to perform? Correct
Answer-Epinephrine auto-injectors in case of anaphylaxis
When can licensee prescribed a schedule II controlled substance?
Correct Answer-Analgesic that is reclassified from schedule III to
schedule II after January 1, 2014.
What can a licensee not prescribe, dispense, or administer? (6) Correct
Answer-1. oral antifungal
2. oral antimetabolite
3. oral immunosuppressive
4. IV substances
5. Injections (except epipen)
answers
How many members are on the board? What is the makeup? Correct
Answer-7 members
-5 ODs who have practiced in AZ at least 3 years
-2 non-ODs not involved w/ optometry
How long do board members serve? Correct Answer-Staggered 4 year
terms that end on July 1
Who appoints the members of the board? Correct Answer-Governor
How many unexcused absences is justification for removal from board?
Correct Answer-More than 2 consecutive meetings
How many terms can a board member serve? Correct Answer-Ineligible
to serve more than 2 consecutive full terms
How often does the board hold meetings? Correct Answer-At least
6x/year
**special meetings may be called if necessary
Do members of board receive compensation? Correct 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)
4 items the board may not adopt a rule that: Correct 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
What is purpose of executive director? (Title 41, chapter 4, article 4)
Correct Answer-The board may hire an executive director as an
employee of the board responsible for administrative functions
What is title 41, chapter 4, article 4? Correct Answer-The board may
hire consultants and professional and clerical personnel as required to
perform its duties
When must a person file if they are aggrieved by action taken by board?
Correct Answer-A written request w/in 30 days after that person is
notified of action by personal delivery or certified mail
What percentage of monies shall board deposit in state general fund?
Board of optometry fund? Correct Answer-State - 10%
Optometry - 90%
, (sections 35-146 and 35-147)
What amount of steroids are allowed to be prescribed? Correct Answer-
In an amount that does not exceed the amount packaged for a single
course of therapy not more than 7 days
Who can a licensee not prescribe, dispense, or administer oral
pharmaceuticals to? Correct Answer-A person under 6 years of age
Under what circumstances may a licensee prescribe, dispense, or
administer schedule III controlled substance? Correct Answer-Only if it
is an analgesic
What is only injection optometrists are allowed to perform? Correct
Answer-Epinephrine auto-injectors in case of anaphylaxis
When can licensee prescribed a schedule II controlled substance?
Correct Answer-Analgesic that is reclassified from schedule III to
schedule II after January 1, 2014.
What can a licensee not prescribe, dispense, or administer? (6) Correct
Answer-1. oral antifungal
2. oral antimetabolite
3. oral immunosuppressive
4. IV substances
5. Injections (except epipen)
