Optometry Law Exam California: Questions/Solutions
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A OD cannot perform corneal scraping Right Ans - False
An OD can perform venipuncture Right Ans - True
Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted Right Ans - True
Suture removal is permitted Right Ans - True - only if consulting with
physician
CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently Right Ans - False -
must consult with physician
Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient Right Ans - True -
Only oral fluorescein for DR
Foreign body removal restrictions Right Ans - 1. no needle
2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion Right Ans -
False, these are considered surgery
Corneal scraping is prohibited Right Ans - False
10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland Right Ans - OD must refer, not
allowed to treat if <12YO
Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO Right Ans - OD must refer, only allowed
D&I if >12YO. Probing prohibited
TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office Right Ans - True - CLIA
waived tests are permitted
OD office may charge to dispense TPA Right Ans - False
, Laser procedures are permitted Right Ans - False - laser surgeries that
modify tissue are considered surgery. May use diagnostic 'laser' such as
ultrasound.
OD practicing telemedicine fails to gain verbal informed consent or does not
abide by condidentiality laws Right Ans - unprofessional conduct
Types of glaucoma OD may treat Right Ans - POAG, PXG, PDG
Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD Right Ans -
unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
Fraud to benefit himself or injure another Right Ans - unprofessional
conduct, grounds for license denial
False statement or omission when applying for license Right Ans -
unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
Felony conviction when applying for OD license Right Ans - License cannot
be denied if the applicant has certificate of rehabilitation
Conviction of crime related to profession Right Ans - UC, grounds for
denial, suspension, revocation
incompliant with child support Right Ans - UC, grounds for denial,
suspension, revocation
Subversion of licensing exam Right Ans - UC, grounds for denial,
suspension, revocation
Getting license by fraud or misrepresentation Right Ans - UC, grounds for
denial, suspension, revocation
False statements / omission for another person's license application Right
Ans - UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
Board may publicly reprove licentiate for suspension/revocation of license
Right Ans - True
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