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CA Optometry Law Exam Questions & Answers!!
Question :Steroids for ocular allergies
Correct answer:Consult if worse @ 3 weeks
Question :Steroids s/p sx
Correct answer:Always co-manage s/p sx
Question :Steroids for iritis
Correct answer:Consult: if worse @ 72 hrsConsult: if not
resolved @ 21 daysRefer: if still on meds @ 6
weeksRefer: if recurred <1 yr
Question :Steroids for Episcleritis
Correct answer:Consult: if worse @ 72 hoursConsult: if
not resolved @ 3 hrsRefer: if still on meds @ 6
weeksRefer: if recurred <1yr
Question :Steroids for traumatic iritis
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Correct answer:Consult: if worse @ 72 hrsRefer: if still on meds @ 1wk
Question :Steroids for inflammatory keratitis
Correct answer:Consult: if worse @ 72 hoursRefer: if recurs <1 yr**NOT for Moorens or Terriens Marginal degen
Question :Antihistamines PO
Correct answer:no restrictions
Question :NSAIDS PO
Correct answer:no restrictions
Question :Antibiotics for central corneal ulcer
Correct answer:REFER: if not improved at 48hours
Question :Refer or consult for central corneal ulcer than
has not improved in 48 hours after initiating antibiotics
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Correct answer:REFER to OMD @ 48hrs of no
improvements
Question :ANTIBIOTICS (PO) for preseptal cellulitis
Correct answer:REFER at 48 hrs if not improved
Question :Refer or consult for preseptal cellulitis than has
not improved in 48 hours after initiating antibiotics
Correct answer:REFER @ 48 hours if no improvement
noted
Question :What are the limitations with antibiotics?
Correct answer:- You may treat with any topical or oral
medication. - Infections of the anterior segment and adnexa including AIDS related infections-EXCLUDING the lacrimal gland (no probing), lacrimal drainage system -EXCLUDING the sclera in children <12yo*** REFER @ 48 hours if NO IMPROVEMENT
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Question :Treatment for dacryocystitis
Correct answer:- can only treat in >12yrs- REFER after
48hours if not improved
Question :Define central corneal ulcer
Correct answer:within the central 5mm
Question :Antivirals for viral keratitis
Correct answer:If NOT IMPROVED @ 7 days =
REFERIf not RESOLVED @ 3 weeks = REFER
Question :Viral conjunctivitis management
Correct answer:If worse @ 7 days = CONSULTIf not
resolved in 3 weeks = REFER
Question :Compounds with hydrocodone/codiene
Correct answer:REFER after 3 days limited completely to
72 hoursRefer if pain still persists @ 3 daysOD must have a DEA number, and must register with California