OPTOMETRY CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 250
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A OD cannot perform corneal scraping - (answers)False
An OD can perform venipuncture - (answers)True
Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted - (answers)True
Suture removal is permitted - (answers)True - only if consulting with physician
CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently - (answers)False - must consult with
physician
Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient - (answers)True -Only oral fluorescein for
DR
Foreign body removal restrictions - (answers)1. no needle
2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion - (answers)False, these are
considered surgery
Corneal scraping is prohibited - (answers)False
,10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland - (answers)OD must refer, not allowed to treat if
<12YO
Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO - (answers)OD must refer, only allowed D&I if >12YO.
Probing prohibited
TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office - (answers)True - CLIA waived tests are
permitted
OD office may charge to dispense TPA - (answers)False
Laser procedures are permitted - (answers)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 - (answers)unprofessional conduct
Types of glaucoma OD may treat - (answers)POAG, PXG, PDG
Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD - (answers)unprofessional
conduct, grounds for license denial
Fraud to benefit himself or injure another - (answers)unprofessional conduct, grounds for license
denial
False statement or omission when applying for license - (answers)unprofessional conduct,
grounds for license denial
Felony conviction when applying for OD license - (answers)License cannot be denied if the
applicant has certificate of rehabilitation
, Conviction of crime related to profession - (answers)UC, grounds for denial, suspension,
revocation
incompliant with child support - (answers)UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
Subversion of licensing exam - (answers)UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
Getting license by fraud or misrepresentation - (answers)UC, grounds for denial, suspension,
revocation
False statements / omission for another person's license application - (answers)UC, grounds for
denial, suspension, revocation
Board may publicly reprove licentiate for suspension/revocation of license - (answers)True
Shatterproof lenses and nonflammable frames must be specified when dispensing frames to these
individuals - (answers)one eyed person
law enforcement
fireman
child <18YO
Sale, procurement or use of professional degree obtain illegally - (answers)FELONY
False statement in a material regard or engaging in impersonation during licensing exam -
(answers)FELONY
Receive benefit for referring patients - (answers)Public offense
Misdemeanor and unprofessional conduct
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A OD cannot perform corneal scraping - (answers)False
An OD can perform venipuncture - (answers)True
Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted - (answers)True
Suture removal is permitted - (answers)True - only if consulting with physician
CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently - (answers)False - must consult with
physician
Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient - (answers)True -Only oral fluorescein for
DR
Foreign body removal restrictions - (answers)1. no needle
2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion - (answers)False, these are
considered surgery
Corneal scraping is prohibited - (answers)False
,10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland - (answers)OD must refer, not allowed to treat if
<12YO
Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO - (answers)OD must refer, only allowed D&I if >12YO.
Probing prohibited
TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office - (answers)True - CLIA waived tests are
permitted
OD office may charge to dispense TPA - (answers)False
Laser procedures are permitted - (answers)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 - (answers)unprofessional conduct
Types of glaucoma OD may treat - (answers)POAG, PXG, PDG
Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD - (answers)unprofessional
conduct, grounds for license denial
Fraud to benefit himself or injure another - (answers)unprofessional conduct, grounds for license
denial
False statement or omission when applying for license - (answers)unprofessional conduct,
grounds for license denial
Felony conviction when applying for OD license - (answers)License cannot be denied if the
applicant has certificate of rehabilitation
, Conviction of crime related to profession - (answers)UC, grounds for denial, suspension,
revocation
incompliant with child support - (answers)UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
Subversion of licensing exam - (answers)UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
Getting license by fraud or misrepresentation - (answers)UC, grounds for denial, suspension,
revocation
False statements / omission for another person's license application - (answers)UC, grounds for
denial, suspension, revocation
Board may publicly reprove licentiate for suspension/revocation of license - (answers)True
Shatterproof lenses and nonflammable frames must be specified when dispensing frames to these
individuals - (answers)one eyed person
law enforcement
fireman
child <18YO
Sale, procurement or use of professional degree obtain illegally - (answers)FELONY
False statement in a material regard or engaging in impersonation during licensing exam -
(answers)FELONY
Receive benefit for referring patients - (answers)Public offense
Misdemeanor and unprofessional conduct
