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CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM
OPTOMETRY WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1: A OD cannot perform corneal scraping
CORRECT ANSWER: False
Question 2: An OD can perform venipuncture
CORRECT ANSWER: True
Question 3: Expression of sebaceous cysts is permitted
CORRECT ANSWER: True
Question 4: Suture removal is permitted
CORRECT ANSWER: True - only if consulting with
physician
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Question 5: CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD
independently
CORRECT ANSWER: False - must consult with
physician
Question 6: Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a
patient
CORRECT ANSWER: True - Only oral fluorescein for
DR
Question 7: Foreign body removal restrictions
CORRECT ANSWER: 1. no needle, 2. no scalpel, 3.
non perforating, 4. no deeper than mid stroma
Question 8: Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for
punctal occlusion
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CORRECT ANSWER: False, these are considered
surgery
Question 9: Corneal scraping is prohibited
CORRECT ANSWER: False
Question 10: 10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland
CORRECT ANSWER: OD must refer, not allowed to
treat if <12YO
Question 11: Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO
CORRECT ANSWER: OD must refer, only allowed
D&I if >12YO. Probing prohibited
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Question 12: TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's
office
CORRECT ANSWER: True - CLIA waived tests are
permitted
Question 13: OD office may charge to dispense TPA
CORRECT ANSWER: False
Question 14: Laser procedures are permitted
CORRECT ANSWER: False - laser surgeries that
modify tissue are considered surgery. May use diagnostic 'laser' such as ultrasound.
Question 15: OD practicing telemedicine fails to gain
verbal informed consent or does not abide by confidentiality laws