California Optometry Jurisprudence Exam V2 2026/2027 | Laws & Regulations | State Board Licensure Test | 100% Verified Q&A

California Optometry Jurisprudence Exam V2 2026/2027 | Laws & Regulations | State Board Licensure Test | 100% Verified Q&A In the event of an emergency, schedule II drug prescriptions can be oral, electronic, or faxed but must be followed with a written Rx on a temper-proof form within __ days 7 All state boards, including optometry, are subject to review every __ years 4 Any licensee whose license expires while on active duty in the military may have the license restored without examinations or penalty within ___after discharge 1 year Administrative fines are not to exceed ____ for each violation $5,000 It is a misdemeanor to sell equipment, supplies, or services greater than___ to an unlicensed person $100 Complaints filed with the state board must be acknowledged within __ days 10 Board members are appointed for a __ year term but cannot serve more than __ consecutive terms 4 years 2 terms If you change your address you have __ days to notify the board 30 True or False: A license cannot be denied solely on the basis of felony conviction if applicant has certificate of rehabilitation. True It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe or sell eyeglasses which are not made of shatter-resistant lenses or non-flammable frames to: one-eyed person, a law enforcement officer, a fireman, or a person under age 18. What is the fine for unlawfully obtaining a professional degree or making a false statement/impersonation during a licensing exam? $2,000-$6,000 or imprisonment in state prison, and other possible civil, criminal or administrative action. What is the punishment for unlawful fee splitting/kick backs? Imprisonment in county jail, for not more then 1 year, or in state prison or by a fine up to $10,000, or both. A patient may not be referred to a clinic in which the referring doctor as financial interest unless The financial interest is disclosed in writing There is no alternative provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes What is the definition of significant financial interest $5,000 or 5% of the whole Punishment for violating Advertising laws imprisonment in county jail not exceeding 6 mo., by a fine up to $2,500, or by both. No optometrist may have any membership, proprietary interest, coownership, or any profit sharing arrangement with any RDO or any optical company, except: Landlord-tenant To end surprise medical bills, health care providers must provide a good-faith estimate of charges for care to self-pay individuals upon scheduling care or on request. If the final bill is ___ or more over the estimate, the patient can dispute the charge. $400 All prescriptions must be electronic except: eyeglass/contact lens Rx out-of-state Rx no EMR capability, temporary technical malfunction, pharmacy not available or not accessible, patient does not have a preferred pharmacy, patient unable to fill prescription in timely fashion. How to re-activate a license Paying renewal fee and completing CE requirements for preceding renewal period. True or false: if you are working in a government facility (like the VA) you need to have a California license False What is the punishment for excessive prescribing/treating? $100-$600, imprisonment of 60 to 180 days, or both. What is the punishment for any licensee who engages in or aids/abets substance abuse in their workplace? Subject to suspension and revocation of license. Civil penalty of $2500-$5000 per offense. Every insurance and every licensed person must report within 30 days to the board every settlement award over ____. $3000 True or False: A practitioner is exempt from licensure if he/she participates in a sponsored program for the uninsured or underinsured, of short duration not exceeding 10 days, and services are free of charge to the patient. Prior approval from SBO is necessary for participation in program. True What is the expiration date for spectacle lenses? 2-4 years unless by patient history or circumstance, such as presence of visual abnormalities related to ocular or systemic disease, there is reasonable probability of change earlier than 2 years True or False: The expiration date for spectacle lenses can be less than the re-examination date False What is the expiration date for contact lenses 1-2 years unless there by patient history or circumstance there is reasonable probability of change earlier than one year. How long must a provider keep a signed copy that the patient recieved their contact lens prescription at least 3 years True or False: Unlicensed optometrists/new grads and optometry assistants may perform tonometry True An unlicensed optometrist/new grad/optometry assistant may perform a subjective refraction if they have at least __ hours of documented training 45 Upon receiving a request from a seller of contact lenses, the prescriber has how long to respond to the prescription request? one business day or 2 p.m. of the next business day, whichever is sooner What is the fine for non-resident contact lens violations? $1000 to $2500 True or False: anyone in the office can fit and adjust glasses so long as they were trained. False: only a registered spectacle lens or contact lens dispenser or someone under the direct responsibility and supervision (present on premises) of a registered dispenser may fit and adjust lenses How long must an OD keep records? A minimum of 7 years for a minor, record must be kept a minimum of 7 years and at least until patient reaches age 19. California optometry board consists of: 11 members 5 ODS 1 RDO 5 public members How many board members constitutes a quorum 6 The board shall elect a president, VP, and secretary. How long shall they serve? 1 year How often does the board meet? Once a quarter Optometrists can treat nonsurgical ocular inflammation (traumatic iritis, corneal inflammation, keratitis, episcleritis, etc) in patients over what age 18 What type of uveitis can optometrists treat unilateral nonrecurrent nongranulomatous idiopathic iritis in 18+ True or False: Optometrists can solely manage postsurgical inflammation False, must be comanaged with OMD When can optometrists treat glaucoma? Over 18; any types but Acute angle closure and narrow angle glaucoma True or False: Optometrists can consult with an OMD over the phone regarding a patient who has not improved on a topical steroid, True What scheduled drugs can optometrists prescribe? Schedule II-Codeine and hydrocodone with compounds (e.g. Tylenol #3, Vicodin) Schedule IV- Tramadol Scheduled drugs are limited to a ___ day supply 3 day If the pain persists after a patient has been prescribed the maximum amount of scheduled drugs the optometrist must refer to an OMD In the event of an emergency, scheduled drug prescriptions can be oral, electronic, or faxed but must be followed by a written Rx on tamper-proof paper within __ days 7 True or False: optometrists can collect blood by skin puncture to test for diabetes and other conditions True True or False: TPA certified optometrists may administer IV fluorescence when evaluating diabetic retinopathy in a solo practice? False, oral only ODs can perform Lacrimal irrigation/dilation on patients __ years and older after certification 12 How does one become certified to perform lacrimal irrigation/dilation? Those graduating before May 1, 2000, must perform 10 procedures under OMD supervision to be certified; those graduating after May 1, 2000, are exempt from certification. Optometrists are considered glaucoma certified if they graduate after ___ May 1, 2008 How many didactic course hours must be completed to be glaucoma certified At least 24 Optometrists will be certified to administer immunizations if: 1. Completion of CDC endorsed course 2. Certified in basic life support 3. Complies with all state and federal record keeping What immunizations can optometrists administer? influenza, herpes zoster virus, pneumococcus, COVID True or False: TPA certified ODs can treat conditions of the posterior segment False; anterior segment only You must consult the appropriate physician to use any non-antibiotic oral prescription for patients under __ years old 5 If an optometrist graduated before Jan 1, 1996, they must meet what requirements to become TPA certified (1) Completes a preceptorship of no less than 65 hours, during a period of not less than two months or more than one year, with either a TPA-certified optometrist or an ophthalmologist. (2) Successfully completes a minimum of 100 hours of directed and accredited education in ocular and systemic diseases within two years prior to meeting the requirements of paragraph (1). (3) Passes the TMOD examination or its equivalent, as determined by the State Board of Optometry. The board may issue a temporary license to practice optometry to a person unable to take section III of NBEO due to COVID. This declaration ends... February 28, 2023 CE Requirements for TPA certified ODS 50 How many CE hours should be on the treatment and management of ocular disease (infections, inflammation, steroids, systemic meds, pain meds, glaucoma) 35 How many CE hours should be on glaucoma? 10 The OD must notify the board in writing of practice addresses before engaging in the practice of optometry, except when the OD is engaged in the temporary practice of optometry. What is "temporary Practice" practice away from principal practice for not more than 5 days in a 30-day period or not more than 36 days in a calendar year. No optometrist and no more than 2 optometrists may jointly own more than __ branches 11 What is the fee for altering medical records? $500 gross negligence Defined as an extreme departure from the ordinary standard of conduct, as an entire failure to exercise care, to justify the belief that there was an indifference to the interest and welfare of others, which raises a presumption of conscious indifference to consequences Incompetence Lack of knowledge or ability in discharging professional obligations Failure to comply with the request for the clinical records of a patient by the board within ___ days constitutes unprofessional conduct 15 When do optometry licenses expire? at midnight on the last day of the month in which the license was (first) issued during the second year of a two-year term if not renewed. If you let your license expire you have ___ years to pay all accrued and unpaid renewal and deliquency fees and submitting proof of CE to renew your license 3 years How much is the fee for applicants with examination $275. How much is the license renewal fee $425 How much is the fee for branch office license $75.00 What is the penalty for failure to pay the renewal fee for license or branch office license? $25 What is the fee for issuance of certificate or change of name? $25 If there is a change to ownership the OD may use the name of the predecessor for __ years 2 Any person who fails to pass the California Law exam may request a rescoring of the examination within___ days 75 CE requirement for non-TPA ODs 40 hours within 2 years immediately preceding the license expiration date. Max patient care/ethics CE hours 8 True or False: Practice management courses count toward CE hours False True or False: You can do a vision screening for adults and refer them to your practice, but you can't do a vision screening on students and solely refer them to your practice True If your patient just had eye surgery and their eye pain is getting worse, what is the proper course of action? Co-manage with surgeon If you are managing a patient with ocular allergies with a topical steroid, after how many days must you CONSULT with an ophthalmologist if symptoms haven not improved? 21 If a patient has traumatic iritis and is still on meds after ___ you need to REFER 1 week If managing an adult patient with idiopathic iritis, after how much time must you CONSULT with an OMD if it has not improved/gotten worse? 72 hours Are there any restrictions for referring or consulting with oral allergy or NSAID medications? No When should you REFER a central corneal ulcer if not improved 48 hours If managing an adult patient with idiopathic iritis, after how much time must you CONSULT with an OMD if it has not resolved? 3 weeks If a patient is on antivirals for keratitis and not improving, when should you REFER to an OMD? 7 days If managing an adult patient with idiopathic iritis and they are still on medications after ___ weeks you must REFER to an OMD 6 weeks If managing a patient with idiopathic iritis and it recurs within ___ you must REFER to an OMD 1 year If managing a patient with episcleritis and it has not resolved within ____ you must CONSULT with an OMD 3 weeks If managing a patient with episcleritis and it has not improved within ___ you must CONSULT with an OMD 72 hours When should you REFER a patient out with episcleritis if they are still on medications? 6 weeks If episcleritis recurs within ___ you should CONSULT with an OMD 1 year If a patient is on corticosteroids for any inflammatory anterior segment condition (besides allergies) and it gets worse within ___ you must CONSULT with an OMD 72 hours If a patient is on antibiotics for preseptal cellulitis and hasn't gotten better after ___ you should REFER to an OMD 48 hours If a patient is on antivirals for keratitis and it has not resolved within ___ you should REFER to an OMD 3 weeks If a patient is on antivirals for conjuncitivitis/dermatitis and hasn't improved within ___ you should CONSULT with an OMD 7 days If a patient is on antivirals for conjunctivitis/dermatitis and hasn't resolved in ___ you should REFER to an OMD 3 weeks First DPA in nation modern practice begin in 1971 in rhode island First TPA in nation modern practice begin in 1976 in west virginia 1976 First DPA law in california 1996 First TPA law- artificial tears law- first orals tetracyclines 2001 second tpa law- topicals and orals but with formulary and restrictive glaucoma certification 2009 most recent tpa law- eliminated formularies and expanded role of ODs in treating anterior segment condtiions and glaucoma special certification TPA, glaucoma,lacrimal irrigation Can't treat children under 12 years of age with dacryocystits and scleritis herpes simplex and varicella zoster keratitis, conjunctivitis, periocular dermatitis refer to omd if no improvement in keratitis in 7 days or if not resolved in 3 weeks ; consult omd if conjunctivitis/dermatitis becomes worse in 7 days; refer to omd if conjunctivitis/dermatitis not resolved in 3 weeks oral analgesics- not controlled substances - tramadol- ultram no restriction on not controlled substances removal of corneal FB corneal FB non-perforating to mid stroma and not require surgical repair perform lacrimal irrigation/ dilation on patients 12 years or older excluding probing of nasal lacrimal tract infections of ant seg and adnexa (including AIDS) excluding infections of lacrimal glands (dacryocystitis) and sclera (scleritis) in children under 12 years of age optometrists can treat idiopathic iritis over age 18 optometrists can not treat moorens or terriens corneal inflammation topical anti allergy steroids consult OMD if worse in 21 days steroids for idiopathic iritis/ episcleritis consult omd if worse in 72 hrs or not resolved in 3 wks refer if still on meds in 6 wks refer if iritis recurs within 1 yr consult if episcleritis recurs within 1 yrs peripheral keratitis not moorens/terriens consult omd if worse in 72 hrs; consult if recurs within 1 yr traumatic iritis consult if worse in 72 hrs; refer if still on meds in 1 wk optometrists can great glaucoma primary open angle glaucoma, pigmentary and pseudoexfoliation glaucoma idiopathic unilateral nonrecurrent non granulomatous uveitis we can treat optometric practice act B& P Code sec 3000 TPA certified OD- 50 hrs of CE every 2 years: 35 hours in ocular disease, glaucoma, infect, inflam, and steroids, systemic meds, pain meds Rx for sched II& III drug signed and dated by prescribing doctor; tamper resistant Rx forms; dispensed from oral, electronically transmitted Rx or faxed regular Rx form. A schedule II drug must be followed by a writen Rx within 7 days. DEA numbers. PDMP/CURES - california department of justice prescription drug monitoring program SBO investigate who violates optometry practice act for complaints x 5 years violations against opt practice act- misdemeanor county prison 10 days- 1 yr and or fine $100-1500 statue of limitations within 7 years after act or omission occurs (or 3 years after discovery by SBO) For child- 10 years or majority age insurance and licensee must report to SBO within 30 days every settlement over 3000 intentional non-compliance fine of 5000 to 50,000. altering or modifying medical records civil penalty 500 Unprofessional conduct- Section 3110 gross negligence, repeate negligent acts or omissions, incompetence (lack of knowledge), repeated acts of excessive prescribing, repeated acts of excessive use of diagnostic/ therapeutic procedures Section 3007 An OD must keep patient records for a minimum of 7 years from the date treatment is completed; for a minor, record must be kept a minimum of 7 years or until patient reaches age 19 optometric practice act violation failure to refer patient to appropriate physician if exam indicates substantial likelihood of pathology requiring attention by physician section 1515 false/ misleading/ fraudulent advert cause to revoke/ suspend license section 1517 a crime or act is substantially related to qualification/ functions of OD if these are substantially compromised section 1518 fictitious name not misleading "optometry" or optometric section 1519 minimum standards for ophthalmic prescriptions 1972 ANSI section 1520 must use at all times a combination of universal precautions and body substance isolation in the care of all patients, regardless of suspected or confirmed infection status. These include proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, handling of sharps instruments, use of proper disinfection procedures. section 1523 License on passing NBEO I, II, III and california law exam section 1530 score of at least 75% in each sec including TMOD section 1532 an applicant who fails to pass either section II of NBEO or california law exam after 5 consecutive years, must retake sections II and III of the NBEO and the california law exam section 1525 license expires midnight on last day of birth month following original issue; thereafter at midnight of birth month every two years section 1546 name of corp needs to contain name of present/prospective/ former sharholder section 1547 minimum liability ins $50k x number of licensed persons. All shareholders jointly/ individually liable (no LLC) sec 1568 after jan 1, 1996 cert of competency from school (65 hrs curriculum, 10 hrs ophthalmology) ; CE for TPA certified OD- 50 hrs per 2 yrs, 35 hrs in diag, treat, manag of ocular/ systemic disease glaucoma certification sec 1571 requirements for certification - effective january 8, 2011 complete 24 hr didactic course if graduated prior to may 1, 2000 complete case management of minimum of 25 patients each treated for minimum of 12 consecutive months Glaucoma certified OD required to complete 10 hours of glaucoma specific CE every renewal period. These 10 hours shall be part of the required 35 hours on diagnosis, treatment and management of ocular disease. sec 1579 total fines for any violation cannot exceed $5000. ED cannot impose duplicate fines for the same violations. sec only a physician and surgeon or OD may prescribe ophthalmic lenses, Rx CL, or pl CL CA CL exp date 1-2 years Spec Rx include pt name, dioptric power, issue/exp date, doctor name, address, license, signature spec Rx exp date 2-4 yrs unless otherwise indicated Exp date not less than re-exam date, may be extended by prescriber. Expired Rx may be filled in case of loss/ damage. Violation- unprofessional conduct. sec 2541.2 CL Rx should include all info for complete and accurate filling of Rx. If private label CL, must include manufacturer/ trade name. no fees to be charged for releasing CL Rx. sec 2542 OD/MD/RDO has right to sell or furnish prescription lenses at retail. Return to OD/MD within 60 days after fitting CL by RDO sec 2546.6 prior to sel, ship, mail, deliver CL, seller must confirm CL Rx. Dr. must respond within one business day or 2 pm of next business day. violations misdemeanor for opticians county prison 10 days- 1 year and or fine of $200-1000 sec 2562 patient to return to OD/MD within 60 days after fitting CL by RDO shatter resistant lenses one eyed person, law enforcement officer, fireman, person under age 18 can't offer discount on referring patients county prison 10 days- 1 year and or fine of $200-1000 fine can't be more than 10 k and violation shouldn't be 1 year unlawful to refer to healthcare provider financial interest of 5000 or 5% of whole advertising may include name, address, office hours, languages spoken, certifications or accreditations, providing services under specific insurance or plans, degrees, schools, postgrad training, teaching, affiliations with hospitals/ clinics, fees/descriptions, any other factual info optometrists lease payments can't be based on number of exams performed violations of this article- subject to suspension/ revocation of license. = 6 months and or fine up to $ 2500; state license not required if exclusively employed by fed gov. licensed under knox knee health care service act regulated by dept of managed health care patient with written consent, inspect/ access records within 5 days or or access summary within 10-30 days cannot withold release of records b/c of unpaid bills. violation- unprof conduct fine $100 or less and revoc of license. failure to report child abuse 6 months in jail and or $1000 fine within two working days domestic violence must contact a local enforcement agency by telephone and must send a california emergency management form to a local law enforcent agency within two working days of discovering the injury 6 months in jail and or $1000 fine elder abuse 6 months in jail and or $1000 fine within two working days