Exam (elaborations) OPTOMETRY LAW

ARIZONA OPTOMETRY LAW
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS GRADED A+

⩥ When treating idiopathic iritis or episcleritis with corticosteroids,
when is OPH referral required? Answer: If patient is still on steroids
after 3 weeks


⩥ When treating idiopathic iritis with corticosteroids, when is referral
required for recurrence? Answer: If recurrence occurs within 3 months


⩥ When treating traumatic iritis with corticosteroids, when must referral
occur? Answer: If patient is still on steroids after 1 week


⩥ For a central corneal ulcer treated with topical antibiotics, when must
referral occur if no improvement? Answer: If no improvement after 48
hours


⩥ When using oral antibiotics for preseptal cellulitis or dacryocystitis in
patients over age 12, when must referral occur if no improvement?
Answer: If no improvement after 72 hours


⩥ When treating viral keratitis with antivirals, when must referral occur
if not improved? Answer: If not improved after 7 days

, ⩥ When treating viral keratitis with antivirals, when must referral occur
if not resolved? Answer: If not resolved after 14 days


⩥ When treating viral conjunctivitis or dermatitis with antivirals, when
must referral occur? Answer: If not resolved within 7 days


⩥ When using codeine- or hydrocodone-containing compounds for
ocular pain, when must referral occur? Answer: If pain is not resolved
within 3 days


⩥ Displaying a cancelled, suspended, or altered optometry license
Answer: Misdemeanor


⩥ Lending or allowing use of an optometry license Answer:
Misdemeanor


⩥ Failure to surrender a suspended or revoked license Answer:
Misdemeanor


⩥ Photographing or duplicating an optometry license Answer:
Misdemeanor