CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRY
LAWS AND REGULATIONS EXAM
A(n) _____________ ____________ exam may be required if
licensee unable to practice opt with reasonable skill and safety to pts
as evidenced by: single incidence of gross negligence, pattern of
inappropriate prescribing, act of incompetence or negligence causing
death or serious injury, and pattern of substandard care. - ANSWERS-
professional competency
T/F. It is illegal fro opticians to advertise the availability of services
by ODs or OMDs. - ANSWERS-True
How is "gross negligence" defined? - ANSWERS-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.
There is a State Optometry Fund in the State Treasury for all money
collected under the Practice Act. The fund shall not maintain a reserve
balance greater than ________ __________ of operating budget. -
ANSWERS-six months
When does a license expire? - ANSWERS-on the last day of the
holder's birth month after its original issue and thereafter every 2
years if not renewed
,What must you do to renew a license older than 3 years? -
ANSWERS-can't have any conditions leading to
suspension/revocation and have to pass NBEO part 3 again
The board shall issue a __________ _____________ to an OD who
holds a current active license and is retired from practice. The holder
of such a license is exempt from CE and renewal reqmts and must not
engage in the practice of optometry. - ANSWERS-Retired license
The Board shall issue a
______________________________________ to an OD who is in
retired status and provides voluntary, unpaid optometric services at
health fairs, vision screenings, and public service programs. -
ANSWERS-License with Retired Volunteer Service
How is "dispense" defined? - ANSWERS-the furnishing of drugs or
devices directly to the pt or upon the Rx of a physician, dentist,
optometrist, podiatrist, or veterinarian
What are the 7 misdemeanors pertaining to the use of licenses? -
ANSWERS-1. Displaying/possessing a cancelled, suspended, or
fake/fraudulent license or any document simulating one
2. Lending license to another
3. Displaying license that wasn't issued to you
, 4. Failing to surrender license that has been
cancelled/suspended/revoked
5. Knowingly permitting unlawful use of license
6. Reproducing linces
7. Buying or receiving forged/counterfeit license
It is a __________ for any person to engage in any conduct which
subverts or attempts to subvert any licensing exam or administration
of an exam. - ANSWERS-misdemeanor
T/F. It is a felony when a person conspires with an unlicensed person
to allow his/her license to be used by the unlicensed person or acts as
his or her agent or partner. - ANSWERS-False- it is a misdemeanor
Refusal to perform licensed activity is subject to __________
_______ if a licensed person refuses to provide services b/c of race,
color, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, marital status or national
origin. - ANSWERS-disciplinary actions
What are the 4 grounds/acts that provide for denial of licenses? -
ANSWERS-1. Convicted of crime related to qualifications, functions,
or duties of profession
LAWS AND REGULATIONS EXAM
A(n) _____________ ____________ exam may be required if
licensee unable to practice opt with reasonable skill and safety to pts
as evidenced by: single incidence of gross negligence, pattern of
inappropriate prescribing, act of incompetence or negligence causing
death or serious injury, and pattern of substandard care. - ANSWERS-
professional competency
T/F. It is illegal fro opticians to advertise the availability of services
by ODs or OMDs. - ANSWERS-True
How is "gross negligence" defined? - ANSWERS-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.
There is a State Optometry Fund in the State Treasury for all money
collected under the Practice Act. The fund shall not maintain a reserve
balance greater than ________ __________ of operating budget. -
ANSWERS-six months
When does a license expire? - ANSWERS-on the last day of the
holder's birth month after its original issue and thereafter every 2
years if not renewed
,What must you do to renew a license older than 3 years? -
ANSWERS-can't have any conditions leading to
suspension/revocation and have to pass NBEO part 3 again
The board shall issue a __________ _____________ to an OD who
holds a current active license and is retired from practice. The holder
of such a license is exempt from CE and renewal reqmts and must not
engage in the practice of optometry. - ANSWERS-Retired license
The Board shall issue a
______________________________________ to an OD who is in
retired status and provides voluntary, unpaid optometric services at
health fairs, vision screenings, and public service programs. -
ANSWERS-License with Retired Volunteer Service
How is "dispense" defined? - ANSWERS-the furnishing of drugs or
devices directly to the pt or upon the Rx of a physician, dentist,
optometrist, podiatrist, or veterinarian
What are the 7 misdemeanors pertaining to the use of licenses? -
ANSWERS-1. Displaying/possessing a cancelled, suspended, or
fake/fraudulent license or any document simulating one
2. Lending license to another
3. Displaying license that wasn't issued to you
, 4. Failing to surrender license that has been
cancelled/suspended/revoked
5. Knowingly permitting unlawful use of license
6. Reproducing linces
7. Buying or receiving forged/counterfeit license
It is a __________ for any person to engage in any conduct which
subverts or attempts to subvert any licensing exam or administration
of an exam. - ANSWERS-misdemeanor
T/F. It is a felony when a person conspires with an unlicensed person
to allow his/her license to be used by the unlicensed person or acts as
his or her agent or partner. - ANSWERS-False- it is a misdemeanor
Refusal to perform licensed activity is subject to __________
_______ if a licensed person refuses to provide services b/c of race,
color, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, marital status or national
origin. - ANSWERS-disciplinary actions
What are the 4 grounds/acts that provide for denial of licenses? -
ANSWERS-1. Convicted of crime related to qualifications, functions,
or duties of profession
