AZ Optometry Law Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions And Correct Answers
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Terms in this set (115)
How many members are on the board? What is the 7 members
makeup? -5 ODs who have practiced in AZ at least 3 years
-2 non-ODs not involved w/ optometry
How long do board members serve? Staggered 4 year terms that end on July 1
Who appoints the members of the board? Governor
How many unexcused absences is justification for More than 2 consecutive meetings
removal from board?
How many terms can a board member serve? Ineligible to serve more than 2 consecutive full terms
How often does the board hold meetings? At least 6x/year
**special meetings may be called if necessary
Do members of board receive compensation? Receive compensation as determined pursuant to section 38-611 for each day
spent in performance of duties (as well as executive director if applicable)
4 items the board may not adopt a rule that: 1. Regulates a licensee's fee or charges to patient
2. Regulates the place in which a licensee may practice
3. Prescribes the matter or method of accounting, billing, or collection of fees
4. Prohibits advertising by a licensee unless the advertising is inconsistent w/
section 44-1481
What is purpose of executive director? (Title 41, chapter The board may hire an executive director as an employee of the board
4, article 4) responsible for administrative functions
What is title 41, chapter 4, article 4? The board may hire consultants and professional and clerical personnel as
required to perform its duties
When must a person file if they are aggrieved by action A written request w/in 30 days after that person is notified of action by personal
taken by board? delivery or certified mail
What percentage of monies shall board deposit in state State - 10%
general fund?Board of optometry fund? Optometry - 90%
(sections 35-146 and 35-147)
What amount of steroids are allowed to be prescribed? In an amount that does not exceed the amount packaged for a single course of
therapy not more than 7 days
Who can a licensee not prescribe, dispense, or administer A person under 6 years of age
oral pharmaceuticals to?
, Under what circumstances may a licensee prescribe, Only if it is an analgesic
dispense, or administer schedule III controlled
substance?
What is only injection optometrists are allowed to Epinephrine auto-injectors in case of anaphylaxis
perform?
When can licensee prescribed a schedule II controlled Analgesic that is reclassified from schedule III to schedule II after January 1, 2014.
substance?
What can a licensee not prescribe, dispense, or 1. oral antifungal
administer? (6) 2. oral antimetabolite
3. oral immunosuppressive
4. IV substances
5. Injections (except epipen)
6. Schedule I, II, IV, or V controlled substance
How long must licensee by endorsement be engaged in Engaged in practice of optometry continuously for not less than 4 of the 5 years
practice? immediately preceding the applicaiton
How much notice will licensee get for examination if Not less than 60 days before the date of examination
applicable?
How long does an applicant have to pay issuance fee? Within 60 days or must submit new application w/ applicable fees
When must a license be renewed? Every other year on or before the licensee's birthday by submitting renewal form
and fee
When is a licensee subject to a late fee for renewal? Does not renew within 30 days after the licensee's birthday must pay late fee
When does a license expire if not renewed? Does not renew license w/in 4 months after the licensee's birthday
How much CE is required? 32 hours every 2 years in order to renew/reinstate
What is process to reinstate expired license? Submit written application, pay all delinquent biennial fees, all late fees, and 50
dollar penalty fee for each year license unrenewed
What is the penalty fee for license reinstatement? 50 dollars for each year license unrenewed
Does applicant have to retake law exam when reinstating Not required if the applicant meets the requirements w/in 5 years of license
expired license? expire
What happens if a person holding an optometry license Shall pass an initial licensing exam before license renewed
hasn't practiced optometry w/in 5 years in regards to
licensing exam?
What is cost for filing an application for examination? $150
What is cost for application of license by endorsement? $300
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Terms in this set (115)
How many members are on the board? What is the 7 members
makeup? -5 ODs who have practiced in AZ at least 3 years
-2 non-ODs not involved w/ optometry
How long do board members serve? Staggered 4 year terms that end on July 1
Who appoints the members of the board? Governor
How many unexcused absences is justification for More than 2 consecutive meetings
removal from board?
How many terms can a board member serve? Ineligible to serve more than 2 consecutive full terms
How often does the board hold meetings? At least 6x/year
**special meetings may be called if necessary
Do members of board receive compensation? Receive compensation as determined pursuant to section 38-611 for each day
spent in performance of duties (as well as executive director if applicable)
4 items the board may not adopt a rule that: 1. Regulates a licensee's fee or charges to patient
2. Regulates the place in which a licensee may practice
3. Prescribes the matter or method of accounting, billing, or collection of fees
4. Prohibits advertising by a licensee unless the advertising is inconsistent w/
section 44-1481
What is purpose of executive director? (Title 41, chapter The board may hire an executive director as an employee of the board
4, article 4) responsible for administrative functions
What is title 41, chapter 4, article 4? The board may hire consultants and professional and clerical personnel as
required to perform its duties
When must a person file if they are aggrieved by action A written request w/in 30 days after that person is notified of action by personal
taken by board? delivery or certified mail
What percentage of monies shall board deposit in state State - 10%
general fund?Board of optometry fund? Optometry - 90%
(sections 35-146 and 35-147)
What amount of steroids are allowed to be prescribed? In an amount that does not exceed the amount packaged for a single course of
therapy not more than 7 days
Who can a licensee not prescribe, dispense, or administer A person under 6 years of age
oral pharmaceuticals to?
, Under what circumstances may a licensee prescribe, Only if it is an analgesic
dispense, or administer schedule III controlled
substance?
What is only injection optometrists are allowed to Epinephrine auto-injectors in case of anaphylaxis
perform?
When can licensee prescribed a schedule II controlled Analgesic that is reclassified from schedule III to schedule II after January 1, 2014.
substance?
What can a licensee not prescribe, dispense, or 1. oral antifungal
administer? (6) 2. oral antimetabolite
3. oral immunosuppressive
4. IV substances
5. Injections (except epipen)
6. Schedule I, II, IV, or V controlled substance
How long must licensee by endorsement be engaged in Engaged in practice of optometry continuously for not less than 4 of the 5 years
practice? immediately preceding the applicaiton
How much notice will licensee get for examination if Not less than 60 days before the date of examination
applicable?
How long does an applicant have to pay issuance fee? Within 60 days or must submit new application w/ applicable fees
When must a license be renewed? Every other year on or before the licensee's birthday by submitting renewal form
and fee
When is a licensee subject to a late fee for renewal? Does not renew within 30 days after the licensee's birthday must pay late fee
When does a license expire if not renewed? Does not renew license w/in 4 months after the licensee's birthday
How much CE is required? 32 hours every 2 years in order to renew/reinstate
What is process to reinstate expired license? Submit written application, pay all delinquent biennial fees, all late fees, and 50
dollar penalty fee for each year license unrenewed
What is the penalty fee for license reinstatement? 50 dollars for each year license unrenewed
Does applicant have to retake law exam when reinstating Not required if the applicant meets the requirements w/in 5 years of license
expired license? expire
What happens if a person holding an optometry license Shall pass an initial licensing exam before license renewed
hasn't practiced optometry w/in 5 years in regards to
licensing exam?
What is cost for filing an application for examination? $150
What is cost for application of license by endorsement? $300
