CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRY LAW STUDY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔the prescriber has how many hours to confirm , alter, deny the prescription request -
✔✔one business day or 2 pm of the next business day - 8 hours
✔✔CL dispenser has how many days after receipt of RX to make pt go to prescriber for
evaluation - ✔✔60 days
✔✔how many years does an OD have to keep pt records? and for minor? - ✔✔min 7yrs
from date treatment is completed '
for minor, 7 yrs or until pt turns 19
✔✔use of test cards, test lenses, or trial frame is ______ evidence for practice of
optometry - ✔✔prima facie
✔✔ODs certified to use TPAs may diagnose: - ✔✔1) medical treatment of ant seg and
adnexa infections - excluding lacrimal gland, lacrimal drainage system, and sclera in
children under age of 12
2) ocular allergies of ant segment and adnexa
3) non surgical ocular inflammation- traumatic iritis , peripheral corneal inflammation ,
keratitis, episcleritis, unilateral non recurrent non gran idiopathic iritis over 18 yrs old.
post surgical ocular inflammation must be co-managed by surgeon
4) traumatic or recurrent conjuntiva/corneaabrasions/erosion
5) nonmalignant ocular disease or dry eye
6) ocular pain- non surgical
7)hypotrichosis and bleph
8) glaucoma in pts over age 18 - include open angle, pigmentary, and exfoliation
glaucoma, and steroid induced glaucoma
✔✔TPA certifiec OD may Rx including all rational off-label purposes - ✔✔1) TPA for
examination of the human eye or eyes for any eye disease or pathological condition ,
including, but not limited to topical miotics
2) topical lubricants
3) topical anti-allergy . if using topical steroids consult with OMD if condition is worse in
21 days.
4)topical and oral anti-inflammatories
5) topical antiobiotic agents
6) topical hyperosmotics
7) topical and and oral anti-glaucoma agents
8)non Rx meds for rational treat of ocular disorders
9)oral antihistamines
10) Rx of oral NSAIDs
11) oral antibiotics for medical treatment of ocular disease - no formulary
, 12) topical and oral antivirals meds for herpes simples and varicella zoster-keratitis,
conjunctivitis, periocular dermatitis
13)oral analgesics- not controlled
14) codeine and hydrocodone with compunds and tramadol-limited to 3 days . refer to
OMD if pain persists.
✔✔requirements to prescribe tramadol /hydrocodone combo products - ✔✔OD must
have DEA number, must register with PDMP or CURES.
✔✔TPA certified OD may perform the following procedures: - ✔✔1. corneal scraping
with cultures
2. debridement of corneal epithelium
3. mechanical epilation
4. collection of blood by skin puncture or venipuncture for testing pts for diabetes
5. suture removal with consultation of treating physician
6. treatment or removal of sebaceous cysts by expression
7. administration of oral fluorescein to pts for suspected DR
8. use auto-injector to counter anaphylaxis
9. ordering smears, cultures, sensitivities, CBC, myobacterial culture, acid fast stain,
urinalysis , and xrays for diagnosis of eye/adnexa condition with consultation of PCP.
✔✔removal of FB requirements: - ✔✔with appropriate instrument other than a scapel.
must be no deeper than mid-stroma and not require surgical repair
✔✔irrigation/dilation on pts requirements: - ✔✔on pts over 12 y old, excluding probing
of nasal lacrimal tract for any age
✔✔requirements for glaucoma certification to treat glaucoma pts over 18 - ✔✔a) for
licenses on or after may 1st, 2008 -proof of graduation from an accredited institution
b) licenses to to treat glaucoma prior to jan 1,2009 - proof of completion
c) completed a diadtic course of not less than 24 hours of diagnosis , pharm, or other tx
on management of glaucoma
d)before may 2008, need to complete requirements of board
✔✔immunization requirements: - ✔✔1) complete immunization training program by
CDC
2) certified basic life support
3)complies with all state and federal record keeping and reporting requirements
4) applies for an immunization certificate on a board -approved form
immunization: influenza, herpes zoster virus, and pneumococcus
✔✔requirement to be TPA certified if graduated prior to Jan 1 ,1996 - ✔✔a) completes a
preceptorship of no less than 65 hours during a period of not less than 2 months or
more than 1 yr
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔the prescriber has how many hours to confirm , alter, deny the prescription request -
✔✔one business day or 2 pm of the next business day - 8 hours
✔✔CL dispenser has how many days after receipt of RX to make pt go to prescriber for
evaluation - ✔✔60 days
✔✔how many years does an OD have to keep pt records? and for minor? - ✔✔min 7yrs
from date treatment is completed '
for minor, 7 yrs or until pt turns 19
✔✔use of test cards, test lenses, or trial frame is ______ evidence for practice of
optometry - ✔✔prima facie
✔✔ODs certified to use TPAs may diagnose: - ✔✔1) medical treatment of ant seg and
adnexa infections - excluding lacrimal gland, lacrimal drainage system, and sclera in
children under age of 12
2) ocular allergies of ant segment and adnexa
3) non surgical ocular inflammation- traumatic iritis , peripheral corneal inflammation ,
keratitis, episcleritis, unilateral non recurrent non gran idiopathic iritis over 18 yrs old.
post surgical ocular inflammation must be co-managed by surgeon
4) traumatic or recurrent conjuntiva/corneaabrasions/erosion
5) nonmalignant ocular disease or dry eye
6) ocular pain- non surgical
7)hypotrichosis and bleph
8) glaucoma in pts over age 18 - include open angle, pigmentary, and exfoliation
glaucoma, and steroid induced glaucoma
✔✔TPA certifiec OD may Rx including all rational off-label purposes - ✔✔1) TPA for
examination of the human eye or eyes for any eye disease or pathological condition ,
including, but not limited to topical miotics
2) topical lubricants
3) topical anti-allergy . if using topical steroids consult with OMD if condition is worse in
21 days.
4)topical and oral anti-inflammatories
5) topical antiobiotic agents
6) topical hyperosmotics
7) topical and and oral anti-glaucoma agents
8)non Rx meds for rational treat of ocular disorders
9)oral antihistamines
10) Rx of oral NSAIDs
11) oral antibiotics for medical treatment of ocular disease - no formulary
, 12) topical and oral antivirals meds for herpes simples and varicella zoster-keratitis,
conjunctivitis, periocular dermatitis
13)oral analgesics- not controlled
14) codeine and hydrocodone with compunds and tramadol-limited to 3 days . refer to
OMD if pain persists.
✔✔requirements to prescribe tramadol /hydrocodone combo products - ✔✔OD must
have DEA number, must register with PDMP or CURES.
✔✔TPA certified OD may perform the following procedures: - ✔✔1. corneal scraping
with cultures
2. debridement of corneal epithelium
3. mechanical epilation
4. collection of blood by skin puncture or venipuncture for testing pts for diabetes
5. suture removal with consultation of treating physician
6. treatment or removal of sebaceous cysts by expression
7. administration of oral fluorescein to pts for suspected DR
8. use auto-injector to counter anaphylaxis
9. ordering smears, cultures, sensitivities, CBC, myobacterial culture, acid fast stain,
urinalysis , and xrays for diagnosis of eye/adnexa condition with consultation of PCP.
✔✔removal of FB requirements: - ✔✔with appropriate instrument other than a scapel.
must be no deeper than mid-stroma and not require surgical repair
✔✔irrigation/dilation on pts requirements: - ✔✔on pts over 12 y old, excluding probing
of nasal lacrimal tract for any age
✔✔requirements for glaucoma certification to treat glaucoma pts over 18 - ✔✔a) for
licenses on or after may 1st, 2008 -proof of graduation from an accredited institution
b) licenses to to treat glaucoma prior to jan 1,2009 - proof of completion
c) completed a diadtic course of not less than 24 hours of diagnosis , pharm, or other tx
on management of glaucoma
d)before may 2008, need to complete requirements of board
✔✔immunization requirements: - ✔✔1) complete immunization training program by
CDC
2) certified basic life support
3)complies with all state and federal record keeping and reporting requirements
4) applies for an immunization certificate on a board -approved form
immunization: influenza, herpes zoster virus, and pneumococcus
✔✔requirement to be TPA certified if graduated prior to Jan 1 ,1996 - ✔✔a) completes a
preceptorship of no less than 65 hours during a period of not less than 2 months or
more than 1 yr
