MAINE OPTOMETRIST EXAM PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. The Maine Board of Optometry consists of how many members?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
The Board has six members: five optometrists and one public
member.
2. How often must a Maine optometrist renew their license?
A. Annually
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
Licenses are renewed biennially with required continuing
education.
3. The primary purpose of the Maine Board of Optometry is to:
A. Promote optometric business growth
, B. Protect the public through regulation of the profession
C. Set healthcare insurance standards
D. Provide financial aid for students
Boards of Optometry exist to protect the public from unsafe or
unethical practice.
4. A licensed optometrist in Maine must notify the Board of a
change of address within:
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
The law requires timely notification to maintain accurate Board
records.
5. In Maine, therapeutic pharmaceutical agents (TPAs) may be used
by:
A. Ophthalmologists only
B. Optometrists with TPA certification
C. Any licensed optometrist
D. Pharmacists with special training
Only optometrists who have obtained TPA endorsement can
prescribe therapeutic drugs.
6. The minimum age for licensure as an optometrist in Maine is:
A. 18
B. 21
C. 23
, D. 25
Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
7. A license may be suspended or revoked for which of the
following?
A. Participating in community health programs
B. Fraud or deceit in obtaining a license
C. Referring patients to a specialist
D. Reporting another provider’s malpractice
Fraud or deceit in the licensing process is grounds for disciplinary
action.
8. Continuing education (CE) for Maine optometrists must total at
least:
A. 10 hours per year
B. 25 hours per biennium
C. 50 hours per biennium
D. 30 hours per year
The Maine Board requires 25 hours every two years for renewal.
9. Which of the following acts would be considered unprofessional
conduct?
A. Accepting insurance payments
B. Guaranteeing a cure for a disease
C. Delegating tasks to qualified staff
D. Referring to an ophthalmologist
Making guarantees about treatment outcomes is unethical and
misleading.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. The Maine Board of Optometry consists of how many members?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
The Board has six members: five optometrists and one public
member.
2. How often must a Maine optometrist renew their license?
A. Annually
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
Licenses are renewed biennially with required continuing
education.
3. The primary purpose of the Maine Board of Optometry is to:
A. Promote optometric business growth
, B. Protect the public through regulation of the profession
C. Set healthcare insurance standards
D. Provide financial aid for students
Boards of Optometry exist to protect the public from unsafe or
unethical practice.
4. A licensed optometrist in Maine must notify the Board of a
change of address within:
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
The law requires timely notification to maintain accurate Board
records.
5. In Maine, therapeutic pharmaceutical agents (TPAs) may be used
by:
A. Ophthalmologists only
B. Optometrists with TPA certification
C. Any licensed optometrist
D. Pharmacists with special training
Only optometrists who have obtained TPA endorsement can
prescribe therapeutic drugs.
6. The minimum age for licensure as an optometrist in Maine is:
A. 18
B. 21
C. 23
, D. 25
Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
7. A license may be suspended or revoked for which of the
following?
A. Participating in community health programs
B. Fraud or deceit in obtaining a license
C. Referring patients to a specialist
D. Reporting another provider’s malpractice
Fraud or deceit in the licensing process is grounds for disciplinary
action.
8. Continuing education (CE) for Maine optometrists must total at
least:
A. 10 hours per year
B. 25 hours per biennium
C. 50 hours per biennium
D. 30 hours per year
The Maine Board requires 25 hours every two years for renewal.
9. Which of the following acts would be considered unprofessional
conduct?
A. Accepting insurance payments
B. Guaranteeing a cure for a disease
C. Delegating tasks to qualified staff
D. Referring to an ophthalmologist
Making guarantees about treatment outcomes is unethical and
misleading.
