CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRY LAWS
AND REGULATIONS EXAM TEST
BANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is insurance fraud? - Answer-if a person provides false information to an
insurance company while making a claim or submitting an insurance application
When can a license be reinstated after being revoked or suspended for mental illness or
physical illness? - Answer-When competent evidence of the absence or control of the
condition is presented. Terms and conditions may be imposed such as addtl
professional training and exam, reqmt for continual treatment, and/or restrict/limit type,
scope, or extent of practice.
Records of proceedings resulting in no action by the board are kept confidential and
destroyed after ____ years. - Answer-5
A duly licensed can serve as a CLIA director of a laboratory and may be
able to perform only clinical laboratory tests as authorized. (They must register as lab
director before performing CLIA-waved tests). - Answer-OD
T/F. A licensed physician and surgeon practicing in the specialty of ophthalmology may
be employed by an optometrist. - Answer-True
Who has the authority to prescribe ophthalmic or contact lenses, or plano contact
lenses? - Answer-a physician and surgeon or optometrist
What is a prescription lens? - Answer-any device that alters or changes the visual
powers of the human eye or any plano contact lenses
What must be included on a spectacle lens Rx? - Answer-pt's name
dioptric power of lens
issue and exp date
name, address, license #, signature of practitioner
The exp date fro spec lenses shall not be less than ------- years from date of
issuance unless by pt hx or circumstance, such as presence of visual abnormalities
related to ocular or systemic dz, there is reasonable probability of change earlier than
that. - Answer-2-4
T/F. Prescriber must orally inform pt of exp date. - Answer-treu
When can an expired Rx be filled? - Answer-loss, breakage, or damage
,The exp date for a CL shall not be less than year(s) and not more than year(s)
from date of issuance unless reasonable probability of change earlier than that. -
Answer-1, 2
T/F. The prescriber shall provide pt with a copy of the CL Rx upon completion of the eye
exam or CL fitting process. - Answer-true
Under which conditions does the prescriber have discretion in releasing CL Rx? -
Answer-RGP lenses, keratoconus lenses, and other lenses that are not mass produced
How does federal law differ from state law concerning release of CL Rxs? - Answer-
Under federal law there is no discretion- prescriber must release Rx for all lenses
whether requested or not
What must be included on the CL Rx? - Answer-name of manufacturer, trade name of
private label brand, and if applicable trade name of equivalent national brand
When does the CL fitting process begin and end? - Answer-after the initial
comprehensive eye exam
when an appropriate fit has been achieved or prescriber determines no change in Rx for
previous wearer
T/F. A prescriber can charge a fee as a condition for releasing the CL Rx. - Answer-
False- however they can charge a fee for verifying ophthalmic goods obtained
elsewhere
T/F. A precriber may not condition availability of services on requirement to purchase
CL from prescriber. - Answer-true
Federal law says that practitioners cannot charge for lenses required for
fitting but can charge for lenses. - Answer-standard; specialty
T/F. A prescriber can waive or disclaim liability/responsibility for the accuracy of
ophthalmic goods/services dispensed by another seller. - Answer-False- but this does
not impose liability on a prescriber for goods/services dispensed by others
Who determines standards for ophthalmic devices? - Answer-American National
Standards Institute (ANSI)
Violation of ANSI is considered a . - Answer-misdemeanor
A TPA certified OD may perform which procedures? - Answer-1. Corneal scraping and
culture
2. debridement
3. mechanical epilation
, 4. collection of blood by skin puncture for diabetes
5. suture removal w/ consultation of physician
6. tx or removal of sebaceous cysts by expression
7. oral fluorescein administration for diab retinopathy
8. auto-injector for anaphylaxis
9. order smears, cultures, sensitivities, CBC, mycobacterial culture, acid fast stain,
urinalysis, x-rays
10. clinical lab test or exam under CLIA
11. punctual occlussion
12. Rx of diagnostic or therapeutic CL
13. remval of FBs w/o a scalpel
14. lacrimal dilation and irrigation
15. IV injection for angiography at direction of OMD
16. skin testing for allergies limited to superficial layer
17. use of noninvasive medical devices or tech
Which types of corneal foreign bodies can be removed by ODs? - Answer-
nonperforating, no deeper than mid stroma, doesn't require surgical repair
ODs can perform lacrimal D&I on which pts? - Answer-pts over 12 years, after
certification- excluding probing for any age
For glaucoma certification for licensees who completed a didactic course of not less
than 24 hrs in the dx, pharmacological, and other tx and mgmt of glc, what do they have
to submit? - Answer-proof of satisfactory completion of the case mgmt reqmts for
certification established by the board
Use of any topical or oral TPA (not a controlled substance) or noninvasive medical
device or not already expressly authorized is permitted if what 2 conditions are met? -
Answer-1. it has received FDA approval for the dx or tx of a condition authorized by this
chapter
2. approved by the board of opt through regulation for the rational tx of a condition
authorized by this chapter
What are the 3 things that are NOT authorized by subsection f? - Answer-1. Any TPA,
medical device, or technology involving cutting, altering, or otherwise infiltrating human
tissue by any means other than that authorized in this law
2. any clinical lab test or imaging study not authorized by paragraphs 1 to 16 inclusive of
subdivision d
3. tx of any dz or condtn that could not be treated by an OD before Jan 1 2018
What 4 things must an OD doe to be able to administer immunizations? - Answer-1.
complete immunization training program endorsed by CDC that includes hands on
AND REGULATIONS EXAM TEST
BANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is insurance fraud? - Answer-if a person provides false information to an
insurance company while making a claim or submitting an insurance application
When can a license be reinstated after being revoked or suspended for mental illness or
physical illness? - Answer-When competent evidence of the absence or control of the
condition is presented. Terms and conditions may be imposed such as addtl
professional training and exam, reqmt for continual treatment, and/or restrict/limit type,
scope, or extent of practice.
Records of proceedings resulting in no action by the board are kept confidential and
destroyed after ____ years. - Answer-5
A duly licensed can serve as a CLIA director of a laboratory and may be
able to perform only clinical laboratory tests as authorized. (They must register as lab
director before performing CLIA-waved tests). - Answer-OD
T/F. A licensed physician and surgeon practicing in the specialty of ophthalmology may
be employed by an optometrist. - Answer-True
Who has the authority to prescribe ophthalmic or contact lenses, or plano contact
lenses? - Answer-a physician and surgeon or optometrist
What is a prescription lens? - Answer-any device that alters or changes the visual
powers of the human eye or any plano contact lenses
What must be included on a spectacle lens Rx? - Answer-pt's name
dioptric power of lens
issue and exp date
name, address, license #, signature of practitioner
The exp date fro spec lenses shall not be less than ------- years from date of
issuance unless by pt hx or circumstance, such as presence of visual abnormalities
related to ocular or systemic dz, there is reasonable probability of change earlier than
that. - Answer-2-4
T/F. Prescriber must orally inform pt of exp date. - Answer-treu
When can an expired Rx be filled? - Answer-loss, breakage, or damage
,The exp date for a CL shall not be less than year(s) and not more than year(s)
from date of issuance unless reasonable probability of change earlier than that. -
Answer-1, 2
T/F. The prescriber shall provide pt with a copy of the CL Rx upon completion of the eye
exam or CL fitting process. - Answer-true
Under which conditions does the prescriber have discretion in releasing CL Rx? -
Answer-RGP lenses, keratoconus lenses, and other lenses that are not mass produced
How does federal law differ from state law concerning release of CL Rxs? - Answer-
Under federal law there is no discretion- prescriber must release Rx for all lenses
whether requested or not
What must be included on the CL Rx? - Answer-name of manufacturer, trade name of
private label brand, and if applicable trade name of equivalent national brand
When does the CL fitting process begin and end? - Answer-after the initial
comprehensive eye exam
when an appropriate fit has been achieved or prescriber determines no change in Rx for
previous wearer
T/F. A prescriber can charge a fee as a condition for releasing the CL Rx. - Answer-
False- however they can charge a fee for verifying ophthalmic goods obtained
elsewhere
T/F. A precriber may not condition availability of services on requirement to purchase
CL from prescriber. - Answer-true
Federal law says that practitioners cannot charge for lenses required for
fitting but can charge for lenses. - Answer-standard; specialty
T/F. A prescriber can waive or disclaim liability/responsibility for the accuracy of
ophthalmic goods/services dispensed by another seller. - Answer-False- but this does
not impose liability on a prescriber for goods/services dispensed by others
Who determines standards for ophthalmic devices? - Answer-American National
Standards Institute (ANSI)
Violation of ANSI is considered a . - Answer-misdemeanor
A TPA certified OD may perform which procedures? - Answer-1. Corneal scraping and
culture
2. debridement
3. mechanical epilation
, 4. collection of blood by skin puncture for diabetes
5. suture removal w/ consultation of physician
6. tx or removal of sebaceous cysts by expression
7. oral fluorescein administration for diab retinopathy
8. auto-injector for anaphylaxis
9. order smears, cultures, sensitivities, CBC, mycobacterial culture, acid fast stain,
urinalysis, x-rays
10. clinical lab test or exam under CLIA
11. punctual occlussion
12. Rx of diagnostic or therapeutic CL
13. remval of FBs w/o a scalpel
14. lacrimal dilation and irrigation
15. IV injection for angiography at direction of OMD
16. skin testing for allergies limited to superficial layer
17. use of noninvasive medical devices or tech
Which types of corneal foreign bodies can be removed by ODs? - Answer-
nonperforating, no deeper than mid stroma, doesn't require surgical repair
ODs can perform lacrimal D&I on which pts? - Answer-pts over 12 years, after
certification- excluding probing for any age
For glaucoma certification for licensees who completed a didactic course of not less
than 24 hrs in the dx, pharmacological, and other tx and mgmt of glc, what do they have
to submit? - Answer-proof of satisfactory completion of the case mgmt reqmts for
certification established by the board
Use of any topical or oral TPA (not a controlled substance) or noninvasive medical
device or not already expressly authorized is permitted if what 2 conditions are met? -
Answer-1. it has received FDA approval for the dx or tx of a condition authorized by this
chapter
2. approved by the board of opt through regulation for the rational tx of a condition
authorized by this chapter
What are the 3 things that are NOT authorized by subsection f? - Answer-1. Any TPA,
medical device, or technology involving cutting, altering, or otherwise infiltrating human
tissue by any means other than that authorized in this law
2. any clinical lab test or imaging study not authorized by paragraphs 1 to 16 inclusive of
subdivision d
3. tx of any dz or condtn that could not be treated by an OD before Jan 1 2018
What 4 things must an OD doe to be able to administer immunizations? - Answer-1.
complete immunization training program endorsed by CDC that includes hands on
