California Optometry Law Exam Correct Questions & Answers

T/F - Corticosteroids for post-surgical inflammation and pain requires 72h consult if worse - ANSWER False - must co-manage w/ surgeon If a pt is on corticosteroids for ocular allergies, how long before consult? - ANSWER 21d if condition worsens A worsening iritis while pt is on steroids requires how long before consult? - ANSWER 72h If an idiopathic iritis does not resolve in ___ weeks, you must (consult/refer)? - ANSWER 3w, consult What drugs have no restrictions for treatment (per Dr. C's chart)? - ANSWER P.O. Antihistamins & NSAIDS All antibiotics for any ocular condition requires (consult/referral) after how long if the condition has not improved? - ANSWER 48hr - referal 'If any ocular viral condition has not resolved after ____ period of time, you must (refer/consult)?' - ANSWER 3wk, refer Proper guideline for referral of ocular pain? - ANSWER 3d = refer if not resolved Recurrence of these diseases within 1 year requires a consult/referral. - ANSWER Steroid tx of idiopathic iritis (referral), episcleritis (consult), inflammatory keratitis (consult)