California Optometry Laws and Regulations Practice Exam

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• What is the definition of an ophthalmic lens according to the Optometric Practice Act?
• What is the minimum passing grade for all sections of an optometry exam?
• Which of the following would NOT be an offense related to license use?
• Under what circumstances may a CE requirement exemption be granted?
• What is the role of the State Board of Optometry regarding its members?
• What is expected of ODs when using noninvasive medical devices?
• What must an OD maintain to practice at a health facility or residential care facility?
• What is the status of an OD who holds a retired license?
• How does federal law differ from state law concerning the release of contact lens prescriptions?
• Which of the following is allowed to be advertised?
• What requirement exists for the leasehold space of an OD?
• What entity must a clinical laboratory director register with to perform CLIA-waved tests?
• What is required for an OD to conduct telehealth practices legally?
• Which of the following immunizations can ODs administer?
• What type of exam may be required if an optometrist shows substandard care?
• Under what conditions can ODs practice optometry?
• How is "temporary practice" defined for ODs in California?
• True or False: The board may adopt regulations prescribing minimum standards for optometric services, equipment, and sanitary conditions.
• Which of the following can lead to professional censure or correction of a licentiate?
• What is a violation of ANSI standards considered?
• What evidence must individuals enrolled in optometry school after September 1, 1997 provide?
• Which statement best describes false or misleading advertising?
• What happens if someone attempts to subvert a licensing exam?
• Is it a misdemeanor to conspire with an unlicensed person for using a license?
• What is the responsibility of the prescriber regarding the accuracy of goods/services dispensed by another seller?
• Who must be displayed in any advertisements for the practice location?
• What types of medications can TPA certified ODs use for the examination of eyes for diseases or pathological conditions?
• What must be included on a spectacle lens prescription?
• Can practitioners lawfully offer any rebate or discounts as compensation for referring patients?
• A practitioner is required to conduct an investigation of a person's occupation in determining if shatter-resistant lenses are required when?
• What type of judgment must be reported to the board?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the practice of optometry?
• What does the practice of optometry encompass?
• What is the status of using a professional degree that was not legally obtained?
• According to federal law, practitioners cannot charge for ___________ lenses required for fitting but can charge for _____________ lenses.
• True or False: A prescriber can charge a fee as a condition for releasing the contact lens prescription.
• Which type of ocular surface disease can ODs treat?
• If a written prescription for contact lenses is not available, what action must the seller take?
• In regard to central files, how often must the Board update them?
• What must a CL fitter/dispenser do to become licensed?
• What is the maximum number of years a candidate may retake failed exam sections?
• No person shall serve as a member of the board for more than how many consecutive terms?
• What are the limitations placed on the practice of optometry?
• What type of control do ODs have concerning exam procedures?
• When may a certificate of registration be issued to an out-of-state licensed OD?
• Which of the following could lead to a citation for unprofessional conduct?
• True or False: A prescriber can waive or disclaim liability/responsibility for the accuracy of ophthalmic goods/services dispensed by another seller.
• What type of license is issued to an OD in retired status providing volunteer optometric services?
• A license may be suspended or revoked for providing false statements regarding what?
• ODs may treat nonrecurrent nongranulomatous idiopathic iritis and glaucoma in patients older than what age?
• Which of the following can be included in advertising?
• Violations involving fraudulent use of documents are considered which of the following?
• After how many days should a TPA certified OD consult with an OMD if a condition worsens after diagnosis while using topical steroids?
• By what date must any health plan that employed ODs prove they no longer employ an OD?
• Is there a prohibition against selling "plano" goggles or sunglasses?
• What is a possible punishment for false advertising in optometry?
• True or False: A prescriber may not condition availability of services on the requirement to purchase contact lenses from the prescriber.
• Which of the following is NOT an act that can justify denial of a license?
• What is considered deceptive marketing in relation to contact lenses?
• What is one of the misdemeanors related to the use of licenses?
• What is required for an applicant to own or lease a practice location according to California optometry regulations?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding lease payments for optometrists?
• What is the minimum active practice requirement for licensure by endorsement?
• No more than how many faculty members of schools of optometry may be on the board at any one time?
• What is 'gross negligence' according to California optometry laws?
• What type of services may a retired OD provide in volunteer settings?
• What constitutes insurance fraud?
• Is it legal for opticians to advertise the availability of services by ODs or OMDs?
• Is it lawful to willfully make a false statement during licensing exams?
• What is the penalty for violating anti-kickback and fee-splitting laws?
• What type of corneal foreign bodies can ODs safely remove?
• The board may suspend or revoke a license for securing it by which of the following means?
• Is it true that if an applicant omits information on their application, their license may be denied?
• How many members of the board constitute a quorum?
• A duly licensed ____________ can serve as a CLIA director of a laboratory and may perform only clinical laboratory tests as authorized.
• According to licensing regulations, what is a consequence of refusing services based on national origin?
• In what year must separate complaints be maintained by the board regarding TPA?
• What is NOT required to be included on a contact lens prescription?
• True or False: A seller can alter any aspects of the contact lens specifications.
• What is the expiration period for a contact lens prescription?
• To whom must all licensed optometrists report their business relationship with a registered dispensing optician?
• What area of practice involves therapeutic interventions for disorders of the visual system?
• Who is responsible for ensuring all information on the prescription is accurate?
• What essential information must be included on a contact lens prescription?
• When a prescriber determines no change in Rx for a previous wearer, what does this signify?
• What is false regarding discounts for patients by healthcare providers?
• What are the required conditions for the sale of contact lenses?
• True or False: The board may visit and accredit schools and colleges of optometry providing a sufficient program of study.
• What must be displayed in a conspicuous place at a practice location, according to California optometry regulations?
• What is the required action for an OD upon discovering an error in treatment?
• Regarding after-hours access, what is true about an OD's leased space?
• The Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the Assembly shall both appoint which type of member of the board?
• How long must the State Optometry Fund maintain its reserve balance?
• True or False: Individuals financially interested in optical supplies are eligible for board membership.
• Must the prescriber orally inform the patient of the expiration date for a prescription?
• What is the scope of services included in optometry practice?
• Can the board revoke a license based on personal habits?
• What happens if a license is not renewed after two years?
• Who provides legal counsel to the board?
• Who determines standards for ophthalmic devices?
• What are the three positions on the board and how long do they serve?
• Who owns the records maintained by the optometrist?
• Who can be appointed as a member of the Board from the nonpublic sector?
• What is the consequence for advertisement violations?
• Which of the following can a registered assistant under supervision NOT do?
• Under what conditions can a therapeutic pharmaceutical agent be dispensed by an OD?
• In what circumstance can a prescriber charge a fee related to contact lenses?
• What must an OD do to establish a practice in California under a different name?
• True or False: The board can prevent truthful and non-deceptive advertisements.
• What constitutes prima facie evidence for practicing optometry?
• What constitutes a violation regarding consulting organizations?
• What is the primary purpose of a License with Retired Volunteer Service?
• What action may the board publicly take for grounds that could lead to suspension or revocation of a license?
• What must an OD do if there is a situation that exceeds their scope of practice?
• What is NOT authorized for ODs as per subsection f regulations?
• What is the impact of leases on OD's ability to manage prices?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding the board's authority over rules and regulations?
• What is the requirement for eyeglasses sold to children under 18 years old?
• What type of information must a board maintain in a central file regarding a licensee?
• What is a trial frame defined as under the Optometric Practice Act?
• If a practitioner fails to report a significant settlement to the Board, what could be the consequence?
• What happens if the patient’s ocular condition changes after the prescription is written?
• When an OD dispenses a device, what is required?
• Regarding payment practices, what can health care providers offer?
• Who has the authority to prescribe ophthalmic or contact lenses, or plano contact lenses?
• What type of courses are ODs encouraged to take as part of their continuing education?
• How should an OD document a referral to another healthcare provider?
• What procedures may be performed by a registered optician?
• What must be included in a contact lens prescription documentation?
• Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the dispensing of medications or devices?
• In a lease agreement, what can ODs choose regarding health plans?
• Is it true that the prescriber must provide the patient a copy of the contact lens prescription upon completion of the eye exam or fitting process?
• An OD must keep patient records for a minimum of how many years from the date treatment is completed?
• What is the minimum lease term required from an optician?
• What constitutes as a non-invasive test performed by assistants under the supervision of an optometrist?
• What action is required if an OD encounters a patient condition beyond their expertise?
• Under what condition can a permit to practice under a different name be revoked?
• What are the continuing education hours focused on for TPA certified ODs?
• What must occur after the initial comprehensive eye exam concerning contact lens fitting?
• When does the contact lens fitting process begin and end?
• Which of the following is NOT a requirement for renewing a license older than three years?
• What is the standard of care for ODs when diagnosing and treating eye diseases?
• What is a necessary step before referring a patient for further care?
• What types of treatment are ODs authorized to provide regarding dry eye disease?
• Who shall appoint 3 of the public members, 5 ODs, and the registered dispensing optician member of the board?
• What must an OD complete to be able to administer immunizations?
• Are ODs allowed to treat hypotrichosis and blepharitis?
• For a minor, patient records must be maintained until they reach what age?
• Who is prohibited from being dispensed, prescribed, or sold eyeglasses that are not made of shatter-resistant lenses or non-flammable frames?
• Each member of the board shall hold office for a term of how many years?
• What is the potential fine for fraudulent use of documents or records?
• Which procedure can TPA certified ODs perform related to corneal conditions?
• After fitting contact lenses, within how many days must a registered CL dispenser direct the patient for a follow-up?
• Is it necessary for practitioners to verify the age of a person receiving eyeglasses?
• Which service is commonly provided by volunteer ODs at health fairs?
• What is a requirement for fitting and adjusting lenses?
• Which diagnostic procedure can TPA certified ODs conduct?
• Are individuals able to take facial measurements and fit lenses without registration as a dispensing optician?
• How is "significant financial interest" defined?
• What is a requirement for licensees seeking glaucoma certification through a didactic course?
• What conditions must be met for a license to be reinstated after being revoked for mental or physical illness?
• Which two conditions must be met for the use of any topical or oral TPA?
• What is the minimum font size required for a practitioner to disclose their name and license status on a name tag?
• Who has exclusive control over the selection and supervision of optometric staff?
• Which action is NOT permitted by a seller of contact lenses?
• When can a central file be purged of a complaint?
• True or False: Stockholders in a school of optometry are eligible for membership on the board.
• True or False: All forms of advertising are allowed as long as they are true.
• True or False: Public members of the board are required to be licensed by the board.
• What is considered a prescription lens?
• Are polycarbonate lenses required by law for monocular patients and other specified groups?
• Who is permitted to fit and adjust spectacle lenses or contact lenses?
• What is one of the five conditions for issuing a permit for practicing under a different name?
• How many members are there in the State Board of Optometry?
• What is required for licensure by endorsement in California?
• What is an appropriate setting for a retired OD to offer volunteer services?
• Is displaying a license that is not issued to you considered a misdemeanor?
• Which of the following represents a false claim regarding license denial?
• True or False: An optometrist can be employed by an optician.
• What types of reasons may allow for the extension of CE requirements?
• Which of the following BEST defines "dispense" according to California Optometry regulations?
• Are technicians allowed to use optical devices for vision therapy unsupervised?
• Who is exempt from licensing in the practice of optometry?
• What is true about an optometrist's control over their schedule?
• In which patient population can ODs perform lacrimal dilation and irrigation?
• True or False: Price advertisements can use phrases like "as low as" or "and up to."
• Which test can an assistant perform under the direct supervision of an optometrist?
• Which act can the board use to suspend or revoke a license?
• Why is it important for an OD to understand the definition of "dispense"?
• Which technology can an OD use according to their practice limits?
• What type of members must at least five individuals of the State Board of Optometry be?
• Which of the following is true regarding the fees charged by an optometrist?
• What is required on a receipt when a patient makes a payment?
• Are dispensing opticians required to be registered with the State Board of Optometry?
• When treating steroid-induced glaucoma, what is the OD required to do if the steroid was not prescribed by them?
• What is the expiration date for spectacle lenses prescriptions?
• Which of the following is a ground for the denial of a license?
• What do board members receive as payment for their service?
• Records of proceedings that result in no action by the board are kept confidential for how many years?
• In terms of supervision, what control do ODs possess over their staff?
• Within how many days must every licensed person report a settlement over $3,000 to the Board?
• Is it true that a licensed physician and surgeon practicing in the specialty of ophthalmology may be employed by an optometrist?
• What occurs if a licensed person refuses to provide services based on race?
• What three methods must nonresident contact lens sellers provide for prescription verification?
• Under which conditions does the prescriber have discretion in releasing contact lens prescriptions?
• Which of the following is true about emergency access to an OD’s space?
• How is advertising defined under the Optometric Practice Act?
• What can contribute to an increase in patient trust during volunteer optometric services?
• Who can issue a prescription that allows for dispensing medications or devices in California?
• How long do prescribers have to respond to a contact lens prescription verification request?
• What is a key requirement for an OD to maintain a License with Retired Volunteer Service?
• What is considered an unethical marketing practice when selling contact lenses?
• What is a requirement for selling replacement contact lenses at retail in California?
• Which type of training is necessary for ODs to administer immunizations safely?
• What constitutes a violation of licensing regulations?
• A person located outside California may ship contact lenses to a patient in California if they are registered with which organization?
• What must a patient be warned about when contact lenses are supplied from a seller outside California?
• When does a new optometry license generally expire?
• What is the primary purpose of a prescription for contact lenses?
• What action is a healthcare licentiate required to take if they believe a drug prescribed could cause harm?
• How many meetings must be held by the board annually?
• What is required for a registered dispensing optician in regard to their business practices?
• What is permitted to encourage prompt payment of medical claims?
• Which of the following actions would NOT lead to license denial?
• What should a retired OD verify before dispensing a device?
• What is a benefit of providing optometric services as a retired OD?
• Which of the following activities would an OD in retired status likely be involved in?
• True or False: It is unlawful to make misleading statements such as false expectations of results.
• True or False: A board may cite or fine a currently licensed practitioner for being in default on a Department of HHS education loan.
• How should non-refractive goggles, sunglasses, or colored glasses be sold?
• Which types of glaucoma are ODs permitted to treat in patients over 18?
• What is the maximum duration for which ODs can prescribe codeine and hydrocodone with compounds?
• Which of the following statements accurately describes the composition of the State Board of Optometry?
• What is the definition of a dispensing optician?
• What is true regarding the business arrangements of licensed optometrists with dispensing opticians?
• Under what condition is a healthcare licentiate not required to dispense legally prescribed drugs or devices?
• What is the minimum duration for which an optometrist must maintain patient records?