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    CA Optometry Law Exam with Practice Questions and Answers refusal to perform licensed activity is subject to disciplinary actions if a licensee refuses to provide services because of __(8)__ - ANSWER 1. race 2. color 3. sex 4. religion 5. ancestry 6. disability 7. marital status 8. national origin T/F: an applicant can be denied a license if convicted of any crime - ANSWER False. the crime or act must be substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of the profession T/F: A license can be denied/suspended/revoked based on character, reputation, or habits - ANSWER False T/F: It's okay to omit a material fact in an application for a license - ANSWER False. grounds or denial of license T/F: A license can be denied solely on the basis of felony conviction - ANSWER False. a license can NOT be denied solely on the basis of felony convition IF applicant has certificate of rehabilitation Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: convicted of a crime that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the profession - ANSWER Denial Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: any act involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit with intent to substantially benefit himself or injure another - ANSWER Denial

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    Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: knowingly making a false statement or omitting a material fact in an application for license - ANSWER denial Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: conviction of a crime related to profession - ANSWER suspension/revocation Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: not in compliance with a child support order or judgement - ANSWER suspension/revocation Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: securing license by fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation - ANSWER suspension/revocation Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: false statements or omission of material facts regarding another person's application - ANSWER suspension/revocation It is prohibited to dispense/prescribe/sell glasses which are not made of SHATTER-RESISTANT lenses or NON-FLAMMABLE FRAMES to __(1)__, ___(2)___, ___(3)__, and __(4)__ - ANSWER one-eyed person law enforcement officer fireman person under age 18 Shatter-resistant lens according to CA state law includes which materials - ANSWER case-hardened lenses laminated glass resin lenses *polycarb is required by standards of care, not by law T/F: it is the optometrists responsibility to inquire about a patient's occupation to determine if they require shatter-resistant lenses - ANSWER False. T/F: If referring patients to an OMD it is okay to accept a rebate or discount from the OMD - ANSWER False. PUBLIC OFFENSE not okay to accept any rebate, refund, commission, preference, discount, or other consideration of money Which healthcare providers are you not allowed to refer to? - ANSWER any hc provider in which practitioner or immediate family members (spouse, children, parents, spouses of children) has a financial interest with (Federal Stark Law

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    against self referrals) When is it okay to refer to a healthcare provider that you have financial interest with? - ANSWER if financial interest disclosed in writing at time of referral/request for consultation OR if there is no alternative provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes Rules regarding Price Advertisement - ANSWER must advertise EXACT price. can not use "as low as" "up to" "lowest prices" Okay to include in advertisement (11) - ANSWER 1. name, address, office hours 2. languages spoken 3. certification by a board 4. provision of services under a specific insurance 5. degrees received, names of schools, and postgraduate clinical training 6. publications authored by practitioner 7. teaching positions - current or former 8. affiliation with hospitals or clinics 9. fees for services or products and methods of payment 10. personal picture or pic of facilities/products 11. description of products advertised If leasing a space from an optician or health plan your lease cannot be less than ___ and cannot be terminated for a reason that ____ - ANSWER one year interferes with the practice of optometry If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, lease payments cannot be based on ___(4)___ - ANSWER number of eye exams prescriptions written patient referrals the sale/promotion of the products of an optician, optical company or health plan

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    If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, the ___ has exclusive control over the schedule, how many patients are seen, and the time interval for appts - ANSWER optometrist If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, who has control over the selection and supervision of optometric staff? - ANSWER optometrist If leasing a space from an optician or health plan wh ohas control over the fees charged, examination procedures, and treatments provided - ANSWER optometrist If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, who owns the patient records - ANSWER optometrist If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, what rules are there regarding signage? - ANSWER all signs and displays are separate and distinct from that of the other occupants and shall have the optometrist's name and the word "optometrist" prominently displayed in connection there shall be no signs displayed on any part of the premises or in any advertising indicating that the optometrist is employed or controlled by the registered dispensing optician, health plan, or optical company Health plans that employ doctors (i.e. Eyeexam of california) must transition them to a lease agreement within ___ - ANSWER 3 years providers can authorize discoutns for health/medical care provided to any patient the provider believes is ____ - ANSWER not eligible for, or is not entitled to insurance reimbursement, coverage under the Medi-Cal program, or coverage by a health care service plan What must be displayed on a name tag of a health care proctitioner - ANSWER name license status 18 point font What must be communicated by writing or visibly displayed on a patient's first visit - ANSWER name

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    license type academic degree Any state/county/city program supported by public funds must allow free choice in ____ - ANSWER the selection of an optometrist or physician and surgeon Any state/county/city program supported by public funds must allow free choice in the selection of an optometrist or physician and surgeon , BUT they may _____ - ANSWER prepare a list of providers, with a sufficient number of eye/vision providers to assure adequate choice, and require patients to select a provider from a provider list a ____ license is issued to a person whose license is not suspended, revoked, or restricted for the purposes of maintaining licensure in non-practicing status - ANSWER inactive An inactive license may be renewed or restored to active status by doing what? - ANSWER paying renewal fee completing CE requirements for preceding renewal period who is not required to have a state license to practice? - ANSWER person who is exclusively an employee of the federal government/tribal health program and provides services in a federal reservation or facility supported and maintained by the U.S. government or tribal health services Unprofessional Conduct (3) - ANSWER 1. excessive prescription or excessive admin of drops/tx or dx procedures 2. sexual abuse, misconduct or relations with a patient, client or customer, other than a spouse 3. aids/abets substance abuse a health care provider is required to dispense drugs and devices legally prescribed/ordered for a patient unless: ___ - ANSWER he/she determines drug/device would cause harmful interaction or adversely affect patient's medical condition OR drug/device is not in stock

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    In the event of a complaint, the board must create and maintain a central file regarding the licensee including what 4 elements? - ANSWER 1. any conviction of a crime constituting unprofessional conduct 2. any settlement in excess of $3000 3. any public complaint regarding performance of professional services 4. any disciplinary information A central file on a licensee is purge of a complaint if ___ - ANSWER the board has failed to act on the complaint/report within 5 years or found complaint/report to be without merit every insurance and licensed person must report within ___ days to the Board every settlement or arbitration award over $3000 of a claim/action for damages for death or personal injury. Failure to do so is a ___ - ANSWER 30 days Public Offense in the event a licensee has a physical or mental illness that may affect competency, what can the board do (4)? - ANSWER 1. order appropriate examinations 2. revoke or suspend license 3. place on probation 4. apply other restriction Reinstatement of license if revoked/suspended due to mental or physical illness occurs when ___ - ANSWER competent evidence of the absence or control of the condition is presented *terms and conditions may be imposed such as additional professional training and exam, requirement for continual treatment and/or resticted/limited type/scope/extent of practice 2 scenariors when practitioner is exempt from licensure - ANSWER 1. during declared state of emergencies and practitioner is designated as required for the specific emergency

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    2. if participating in a sponsored program for the uninsured/underinsured not exceeding 10 days and services are free of charge to the patient (must notify board prior to participation) T/F: an optometrist can employ a licensed ophthamologist - ANSWER true Other than a physician/surgeon/optometrist, who can prescribe ophthalmic or contact lenses or plano contact lenses? - ANSWER nobody! Minimum requirements on written spectacle lens prescription - ANSWER patient's name dioptric power of lens issue and expiration date practitioner name license number signature of practitioner *must orally state the expiration date expiration date for spectacle lenses shall not be less than ___ from date of issuance unless ____ - ANSWER 2-4 years patient history/circumstance indicates there is reasonable probability of change earlier than 2 years when is it okay for an expired prescription to be filled? - ANSWER in the event of

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    loss, breakage, or damage BUT dispenser shall recommend that patient returns to prescriber for an eye exam T/F: it is okay to give an oral spectacle prescription - ANSWER True if it is confirmed in writing prior to delivery of lenses the expiration date for a CL shall not be less than ___ and not more than ____ from date of issuance unless pt history indicates a change earlier than such time may occur - ANSWER 1 year 2 year what MUST be done at the end of a CL fitting exam - ANSWER provide the patient with a copy of the CL prescription If a private label CL is prescribed the Rx must have : - ANSWER name of the manufacturer trade name of private label brand trade name of equivalent national brand When does the CL fitting process end - ANSWER 1. new pt- appropriate fit has been achieved 2. if an est patient - determine that there is no change in the Rx T/F: you can charge a fee for releasing a CLRx - ANSWER false T/F: you can charge a fee for verifying ophthalmic goods obtained elsewhere if charge at the time of verification - ANSWER true

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    T/F: you can tell a patient that the CL fitting is contingent on them purchasing the prescription from you - ANSWER false Aside from the optometrist or OMD, who else can fit/adjust/dispense contact lenses - ANSWER a registered dispensing optician who has passed the CL Registry Exam given by the National Committee of Contact Lens Examiners *if the OD/OMD authorizes contacts and the optician is acting on the advice/direction/responsibility of the prescriber The right to dispense/sell/furnish prescription lenses at retail is limited to - ANSWER licensed physician and surgeon, optometrist, and registered dispensing optician An assistant in any setting under the direct responsibility/supervision of the OD/OMD may fit prescription lenses, and may also do what: (9) - ANSWER 1. prepare patiens for exam 2. perform simple noninvasive testing of VA, pupils, and ocular motility 3. perform automated VF 4. perform ophthalmic photography and digital imaging 5. perform tonometry 6. perform lensometry 7. perform nonsubjective autorefraction in connection with subj refraction performed by OD/OMD 8. administer cycloplegics, mydriatics, and topical anesthetics 9. perform pachy, keratometry, A/B scans and electrodiagnostic testing a person outside CA may ship/mail/deliver replacement CL at retail to a patient in

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    CA if ___ - ANSWER registered with the SBO of CA and follows a valid prescription Nonresident CL sellers must provide ____ to providers and their authorized agents for Rx verification - ANSWER toll free phone number fax email address T/F: If a CLRx is not available through a nonresident/3rd party distributor, they can switch it out for an equivalent brand - ANSWER false. the vendor cannot change the CL specs or substitute a different manufacturer, brand or other physical property of the lens Upon receiving a request from a seller, the prescriber shall have ___ or ___ to confirm, alter or deny the prescription request - ANSWER 1 business day 2 pm end of NEXT business day (whichever is sooner) T/F: a registered dispensing optician can advertise the services of an optometrist - ANSWER False T/F: a registered dispensing optician can directly employ an optometrist for the purpose of any examination or treatment of the eyes or to duplicate/change lenses without a prescription/order from a person licensed to issue the same - ANSWER false All licensed optometrists in a setting with a registered dispensing optician, must do what - ANSWER report the business relationship to the State Board of Optometry

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