OPTOMETRY LAW CALIFORNIA EXAM 2023/2024 CORRECT AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
1.A OD cannot perform corneal scraping
False
2.An OD can perform venipuncture
True
3.Expression of sebaceous cysts in permitted
True
4.Suture removal is permitted
True - only if consulting with physician
5.CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently
False - must consult with physician
6.Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient
True -Only oral fluorescein for DR
7.Foreign body removal restrictions
1. no needle
2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
8.Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion
False, these are considered surgery
9.Corneal scraping is prohibited
,False
10.10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland
OD must refer, not allowed to treat if <12YO
11.Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO
OD must refer, only allowed D&I if >12YO. Probing prohibited
12.TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office
True - CLIA waived tests are permitted
13.OD office may charge to dispense TPA
False
14.Laser procedures are permitted
False - laser surgeries that modify tissue are considered surgery. May use diagnostic 'laser' such
as ultrasound.
15.OD practicing telemedicine fails to gain verbal informed consent or does not abide by
condidentiality laws
unprofessional conduct
16.Types of glaucoma OD may treat
POAG, PXG, PDG
17.Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD
unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
18.Fraud to benefit himself or injure another
unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
, 19.False statement or omission when applying for license
unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
20.Felony conviction when applying for OD license
License cannot be denied if the applicant has certificate of rehabilitation
21.Conviction of crime related to profession
UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
22.incompliant with child support
UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
23.Subversion of licensing exam
UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
24.Getting license by fraud or misrepresentation
UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
25.False statements / omission for another person's license application
UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
26.Board may publicly reprove licentiate for suspension/revocation of license
True
27.Shatterproof lenses and nonflammable frames must be specified when dispensing frames to
these individuals
one eyed person
law enforcement
fireman
child <18YO
ANSWERS GRADED A+
1.A OD cannot perform corneal scraping
False
2.An OD can perform venipuncture
True
3.Expression of sebaceous cysts in permitted
True
4.Suture removal is permitted
True - only if consulting with physician
5.CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently
False - must consult with physician
6.Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient
True -Only oral fluorescein for DR
7.Foreign body removal restrictions
1. no needle
2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
8.Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion
False, these are considered surgery
9.Corneal scraping is prohibited
,False
10.10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland
OD must refer, not allowed to treat if <12YO
11.Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO
OD must refer, only allowed D&I if >12YO. Probing prohibited
12.TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office
True - CLIA waived tests are permitted
13.OD office may charge to dispense TPA
False
14.Laser procedures are permitted
False - laser surgeries that modify tissue are considered surgery. May use diagnostic 'laser' such
as ultrasound.
15.OD practicing telemedicine fails to gain verbal informed consent or does not abide by
condidentiality laws
unprofessional conduct
16.Types of glaucoma OD may treat
POAG, PXG, PDG
17.Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD
unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
18.Fraud to benefit himself or injure another
unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
, 19.False statement or omission when applying for license
unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
20.Felony conviction when applying for OD license
License cannot be denied if the applicant has certificate of rehabilitation
21.Conviction of crime related to profession
UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
22.incompliant with child support
UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
23.Subversion of licensing exam
UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
24.Getting license by fraud or misrepresentation
UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
25.False statements / omission for another person's license application
UC, grounds for denial, suspension, revocation
26.Board may publicly reprove licentiate for suspension/revocation of license
True
27.Shatterproof lenses and nonflammable frames must be specified when dispensing frames to
these individuals
one eyed person
law enforcement
fireman
child <18YO
