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California Optometry Law Exam: Questions/AnswersSteroids for ocular allergies Right Ans - Consult if worse @ 3 weeks
Steroids s/p sx Right Ans - Always co-manage s/p sx
Steroids for iritis Right Ans - Consult: if worse @ 72 hrs
Consult: if not resolved @ 21 days
Refer: if still on meds @ 6 weeks
Refer: if recurred <1 yr
Steroids for Episcleritis Right Ans - Consult: if worse @ 72 hours
Consult: if not resolved @ 3 hrs
Refer: if still on meds @ 6 weeks
Refer: if recurred <1yr
Steroids for traumatic iritis Right Ans - Consult: if worse @ 72 hrs
Refer: if still on meds @ 1wk
Steroids for inflammatory keratitis Right Ans - Consult: if worse @ 72
hours
Refer: if recurs <1 yr
**NOT for Moorens or Terriens Marginal degen
Antihistamines PO Right Ans - no restrictions
NSAIDS PO Right Ans - no restrictions
Antibiotics for central corneal ulcer Right Ans - REFER: if not improved at
48hours
Refer or consult for central corneal ulcer than has not improved in 48 hours
after initiating antibiotics Right Ans - REFER to OMD @ 48hrs of no
improvements
ANTIBIOTICS (PO) for preseptal cellulitis Right Ans - REFER at 48 hrs if not
improved
, Refer or consult for preseptal cellulitis than has not improved in 48 hours
after initiating antibiotics Right Ans - REFER @ 48 hours if no
improvement noted
What are the limitations with antibiotics? Right Ans - - You may treat with
any topical or oral medication.
- Infections of the anterior segment and adnexa including AIDS related
infections
-EXCLUDING the lacrimal gland (no probing), lacrimal drainage system
-EXCLUDING the sclera in children <12yo
*** REFER @ 48 hours if NO IMPROVEMENT
Treatment for dacryocystitis Right Ans - - can only treat in >12yrs
- REFER after 48hours if not improved
Define central corneal ulcer Right Ans - within the central 5mm
Antivirals for viral keratitis Right Ans - If NOT IMPROVED @ 7 days =
REFER
If not RESOLVED @ 3 weeks = REFER
Viral conjunctivitis management Right Ans - If worse @ 7 days = CONSULT
If not resolved in 3 weeks = REFER
Compounds with hydrocodone/codiene Right Ans - REFER after 3 days
limited completely to 72 hours
Refer if pain still persists @ 3 days
*OD must have a DEA number, and must register with California Department
of Justice
*Schedule II drugs must be on a temper-proof Rx form
Using a revoked/suspended/fradulently altered license Right Ans -
misdemenor
fictitious license Right Ans - misdemeanor
Lends license to person not licensed Right Ans - misdemeanor
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