CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM OPTOMETRY 2020 | COMPLETE
2026/2027 MASTER REVIEW | GRADED A+ | 100%
CORRECT | VERIFIED STUDY SET FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS | HIGH-YIELD CONCEPTS, LEGAL STANDARDS &
CLINICAL APPLICATION INSIGHTS FOR EXCELLENCE
True/false: to encourage prompt payment of health or medical care claims,
health care providers are authorized to grant discounts in health or medical care
claims when payment is made promptly within time limits prescribed by the
health care providers or institutions rendering the service or treatment. -
CORRECT ANSWER - true
True/false: ODs are allowed to grant discounts for health/medical care provided
to any patient that the provider reasonably believes is not eligible for or is not
entitled to insurance reimbursement or coverage under the MediCal or health
care service plan for the health/medical care provided. - CORRECT ANSWER
- true
True/false: can do a discount if you encourage prompt payment such as if the
patient pays cash now they can get a discount or if the patient is low income you
can do a discount - CORRECT ANSWER - true
True/false: an OD does not have to disclose their name and license status on a
name tag and communicate their name, license type, and academic degree in
writing at the first visit if they have a prominently displayed license visible to
the patient. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
What is an inactive license? How is it maintained? - CORRECT ANSWER -
license that is not suspended, revoked or restricted and used for purpose of
maintaining licensure in a non-practicing status.
Maintained: may be renewed by paying renewal fee and completing CE
requirements.
,True/false: a state license is not required by an exclusive employee of either the
federal government or tribal health program. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
The state board must be notified within _____ of a licensee's convicted crime -
CORRECT ANSWER - 48 hours
true/false: any person unable to practice because of impairment due to mental or
physical illness affecting competency, the licensing agency may order
appropriate exams, revoke or suspend license, place on probation, or apply other
restrictions. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
*reinstatement occurs when competent evidence of the absence or control of the
condition is presented.
true/false: an ophthalmologist cannot be employed by an optometrist -
CORRECT ANSWER - false
Any person holding a license shall notify the issuing board of any changes in
mailing address within ____ days after change - CORRECT ANSWER - 30
days
It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe of sell eyeglasses not made of shatter-
resistant lenses or non-flammable frames to _______ - CORRECT ANSWER
- 1. one eyed person
2. law enforcement officer
3. fireman
4. person < 18 years old
*note: a practitioner, unless informed by person obtaining the eyeglasses or has
personal knowledge of age or occupation, is not required to conduct an
investigation of the person's occupation in determining if shatter-resistant lenses
are necessary.
, Anti-kickback/fee splitting law - CORRECT ANSWER - it's unlawful to
offer/receive/accept any rebate/refund/commission/discount/compenstation for
referring patients.
*Public offense punishable by jail or fine.
Federal stark law: it's unlawful to refer to a health care provider in which the
practitioner or immediate family member has a financial interest ($5000 or 5%
of the whole) with the person receiving the referral.
What qualifies as an immediate family member? What are the exceptions to this
law? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. parents
2. spouse
2. children
4. spouses of children (e.g. daughter in law)
Permitted if financial interest is disclosed in writing at the time of
referral/consultation request. Patient may be referred if there is no alternative
provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes.
*Can't refer to spouse or children but can refer to brother. If 25 miles/40 mins
you can refer exception.
True or False: Any price advertisement must be exact and clearly identify the
price for each product or service. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Cannot use words such as "as low as", "and up to", "Lowest prices" or
statements/advertisments of bait, discount, premiums, or gifts.
true/false: can use the term "lowest price" or "as low as" for ads - CORRECT
ANSWER - false
2026/2027 MASTER REVIEW | GRADED A+ | 100%
CORRECT | VERIFIED STUDY SET FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS | HIGH-YIELD CONCEPTS, LEGAL STANDARDS &
CLINICAL APPLICATION INSIGHTS FOR EXCELLENCE
True/false: to encourage prompt payment of health or medical care claims,
health care providers are authorized to grant discounts in health or medical care
claims when payment is made promptly within time limits prescribed by the
health care providers or institutions rendering the service or treatment. -
CORRECT ANSWER - true
True/false: ODs are allowed to grant discounts for health/medical care provided
to any patient that the provider reasonably believes is not eligible for or is not
entitled to insurance reimbursement or coverage under the MediCal or health
care service plan for the health/medical care provided. - CORRECT ANSWER
- true
True/false: can do a discount if you encourage prompt payment such as if the
patient pays cash now they can get a discount or if the patient is low income you
can do a discount - CORRECT ANSWER - true
True/false: an OD does not have to disclose their name and license status on a
name tag and communicate their name, license type, and academic degree in
writing at the first visit if they have a prominently displayed license visible to
the patient. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
What is an inactive license? How is it maintained? - CORRECT ANSWER -
license that is not suspended, revoked or restricted and used for purpose of
maintaining licensure in a non-practicing status.
Maintained: may be renewed by paying renewal fee and completing CE
requirements.
,True/false: a state license is not required by an exclusive employee of either the
federal government or tribal health program. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
The state board must be notified within _____ of a licensee's convicted crime -
CORRECT ANSWER - 48 hours
true/false: any person unable to practice because of impairment due to mental or
physical illness affecting competency, the licensing agency may order
appropriate exams, revoke or suspend license, place on probation, or apply other
restrictions. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
*reinstatement occurs when competent evidence of the absence or control of the
condition is presented.
true/false: an ophthalmologist cannot be employed by an optometrist -
CORRECT ANSWER - false
Any person holding a license shall notify the issuing board of any changes in
mailing address within ____ days after change - CORRECT ANSWER - 30
days
It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe of sell eyeglasses not made of shatter-
resistant lenses or non-flammable frames to _______ - CORRECT ANSWER
- 1. one eyed person
2. law enforcement officer
3. fireman
4. person < 18 years old
*note: a practitioner, unless informed by person obtaining the eyeglasses or has
personal knowledge of age or occupation, is not required to conduct an
investigation of the person's occupation in determining if shatter-resistant lenses
are necessary.
, Anti-kickback/fee splitting law - CORRECT ANSWER - it's unlawful to
offer/receive/accept any rebate/refund/commission/discount/compenstation for
referring patients.
*Public offense punishable by jail or fine.
Federal stark law: it's unlawful to refer to a health care provider in which the
practitioner or immediate family member has a financial interest ($5000 or 5%
of the whole) with the person receiving the referral.
What qualifies as an immediate family member? What are the exceptions to this
law? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. parents
2. spouse
2. children
4. spouses of children (e.g. daughter in law)
Permitted if financial interest is disclosed in writing at the time of
referral/consultation request. Patient may be referred if there is no alternative
provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes.
*Can't refer to spouse or children but can refer to brother. If 25 miles/40 mins
you can refer exception.
True or False: Any price advertisement must be exact and clearly identify the
price for each product or service. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Cannot use words such as "as low as", "and up to", "Lowest prices" or
statements/advertisments of bait, discount, premiums, or gifts.
true/false: can use the term "lowest price" or "as low as" for ads - CORRECT
ANSWER - false
