covering state-specific optometry laws, licensing regulations, scope of practice, patient
confidentiality, prescribing authority, and disciplinary procedures. Designed t
Members of board appointed by who - (answer)Governor
How long is term on board - (answer)4 year, up to 2 consecutive
How many members on board - (answer)5
What makes up the 5 members of the board - (answer)3 licensed and in optometry for at least 3 years, 2
public members
How many absences before removal from board? - (answer)2 consecutive
How often does board meet? - (answer)6x a year
Board CANNOT regulate: - (answer)-fees/charges
-place where licensee may practice
-collection/billing/accounting
-prohibit advertising
Board CAN regulate: - (answer)-CE criteria
-hire executive director as an employee
-hire investigators
-appoint advisory committees
-issue subpoenas
-charge fees for materials
,Arizona Optometry Jurisprudence Exam includes 150 accurate and verified questions
covering state-specific optometry laws, licensing regulations, scope of practice, patient
confidentiality, prescribing authority, and disciplinary procedures. Designed t
-delegate work to exec dir/board staff
-report allegations of evidence of criminal wrongdoing to criminal justice agency
Person aggrieved by board may request review by filing a written request within ___days - (answer)30
Board fund - (answer)10% into state fund, 90% into the board fund
Pharmaceutical agents that CAN be rx'd - (answer)-oral ABs
-oral AH
-oral NSAIDs
-oral diamox
-oral steroids NOT more than 7 days
-schedule 3 controlled substance if analgesic
-auto-injector epi pens
Pharmaceutical agents than CAN'T be rx'd - (answer)-any oral medicine under 6 y/o
-oral antifungal
-oral anti-metabolite
-oral immunosuppressive
-IV medications
-injected medications
How many hours is needed in optometry school for licensure? - (answer)120
, Arizona Optometry Jurisprudence Exam includes 150 accurate and verified questions
covering state-specific optometry laws, licensing regulations, scope of practice, patient
confidentiality, prescribing authority, and disciplinary procedures. Designed t
What is licensure by endorsement? - (answer)Waves written exam, ONLY if ALL are true:
-valid license in another state
-license has not been suspended/revoked
-has been in practice 4/5 years immediately preceding application
Where must you display license? - (answer)In place accessible to public, if you practice at more than 1
location must display board-issued duplicate at each location
When do you renew license? - (answer)Every other year on OR before birthday
After how many days after license expires must you pay a late fee? - (answer)30
How many hours of CE biannually are needed? - (answer)32
After how much time does your license expire? - (answer)4 months
On or before _______, board will mail to AZ board of pharmacy the list of those who have been certified
to rx, dispense, and administer oral/topical pharmaceuticals - (answer)Jan 1st
How many days must you notify board of change in address/phone/office change? - (answer)10 days
Grounds for susp/probation/denial/penalty of license - (answer)-conviction of felony
-conviction involving moral turpitude