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Optometry California Laws And Regulations: Complete Study Guide
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Optometry California Laws And Regulations: CompleteStudy Guide
*Review Acts constituting practice of optometry*
T/F: Optometrists can prescribe controlled oral analgesics such as codeine
combo products (C-III), hydrocodone combo products (C-II) and tramadol (C-
IV) Right Ans - False - we can only prescribe C-III (codeine combo
products) and should be limited to *THREE DAYS*
T/F: Optometrists can prescribe topical hyperosmotics Right Ans - True
T/F: Optometrists can treat lacrimal gland, lacrimal drainage system and
sclera of patients under 12 years of age Right Ans - False (need to be over
12 yrs)
Optometrists who are certified to prescribe and use TPAs must be registed
with the ________ ________ ________ to prescribe controlled substances Right
Ans - Drug Enforcement Agent
What are the 8 required elements of a prescription legally? What element
would be useful but not required legally? Right Ans - 1. Patient name
(doctor write it)
2. Patient address
3. Date of prescription issue
4. Name of drug/device dispensed
5. Quantity of drug or device dispensed
6. Directions for use
7. Prescriber name, address, telephone number, signature and license
classification
8. TPA nmber
Number of refills would be good to have but not legally required. DOB not
required
How many schedules are the drugs under the Controlled Substances Act
divided into? What are the two things they are divided based on? Right Ans
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