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T/F - Corticosteroids for post-surgical inflammation and pain requires 72h consult if worse
False - must co-manage with surgeon
If a pt is on corticosteroids for ocular allergies, how long before you refer if they are still on meds?
21 days
A worsening iritis while pt is on steroids requires how long before consult?
72h
A worsening episcleritis while pt is on steroids requires how long before consult?
72h
If an ideopathic iritis does not resolve in ___ weeks, you must (consult/refer)?
3w, consult
What drugs have no restrictions for treatment (per Dr. C's chart)?
'Antihistamines PO, NSAIDS PO'
All antibiotics for any ocular condition requires (consult/referral) after how long if the condition has not improved?
'referral, 48 hrs'
'If any ocular viral condition has not resolved after ____ period of time, you must (refer/consult)?'
'3w, refer'
Proper guideline for referral of ocular pain?
3d = refer if not resolved
Recurrence of these diseases within 1 year requires a consult/referral.
'Steroid Tx of idiopathic iritis (referral), episcleritis (consult), inflammatory keratitis (consult)'
Inflammatory keratitis requires a (consult/referral) if worse after a ___ period of time while Tx with steroids.
consult, 72h
All steroids listed in Dr. C's chart have a ___ period of time consult if worse.
72h
'If a viral keratitis has not improved over a ___ period of time, you must (consult/refer)?'
7d, refer
'If a viral conjunctivitis has worsened over a ___ period of time, you must (consult/refer)?'
7d, refer
What is the limitation of the type of ideopathic iritis that CA ODs can Tx?
'Unilat non-recurrent, non-granulomatous idiopathic iritis, over 18 yrs old'
What is the limitation of the type of inflammatory keratitis that CA ODs can Tx?
'Peripheral types, excluding Moorens and Terriens'
T/F - CA ODs may use oral meds to stabilize angle closure.
True
What types of glaucoma may be Tx'd?
'POAG, PDG, PXE'
Age limit of glaucoma Tx?
18 yrs old
Conditions that require you to refer your glaucoma pt to an OMD?
'if requested by the pt, or if angle closure develops'
Glaucoma pts with diabetes require what special stipulation in the Tx plan?
The treating OD must consult in writing with the treating physician in developing a glaucoma Tx plan and when making changes with the pt's glaucoma meds
T/F - TPA Certified ODs can Tx or remove sebaceous cysts by expression
True
T/F - You may order a CBC without prior consultation with an MD?
True
Corneal FB Tx limitations?
'Non-perf, no deeper than MID-stroma, not require surgical repair; no scalpel or needle on cornea'
T/F - Probing of nasal lacrimal tract is permitted on pts 12 years or older.
False - only lacrimal irrigation/dilation is allowed on pts 12 years or older
T/F - You are permitted to remove sutures without consultation of the treating physician.
False
Is it legal for receiving a bonus for limiting the amount of threshold VFs to 5 in one day?
No (Sec 511)
What situations require polycarbonate lenses?
'One-eyed persons, law enforcement, firemen, persons under 18 yrs old (sec 525)'
What needs to be written on a spectacle prescription?
'Pt's name, lens power, expiration, date of issue; name, address, license #, and signature of OD'
Expiration date for spectacles must be no less than __ years from date of issuance unless there is a reasonable probablilty of change earlier than __ years.
'2-4, 2 (sec 2541.1)'
T/F - Prescriber must orally inform patient of SRx expiration date
True (sec 2541.1)
T/F - Prescriber is not allowed to extend SRx expiration date
False - can extend (sec 2541.1)
T/F - Expired glasses prescriptions can be filled.
'True - only in the event of loss, breakage, or damage but dispenser shall recommend that pt returns for eye exam (sec 2541.1)'
Expiration date of CLs?
'No less than 1 yr, not more than 2 yrs unless reasonable probability of change earlier than 1 yr (sec 2541.2)'
T/F - Prescriber must provide a copy of the CLRx upon completion of eye exam or CL fitting process.
True (sec 2541.2)
'T/F - Prescriber must release the CLRx if pt is wearing RGPs, keratoconus lenses, or other custom lenses'
False - prescriber can release at his/her discretion (sec 2541.2)
T/F - CLs can be prescribed before initial comprehensive eye exam
False - CLs must be fitted after comprehensive (sec 2541.2)
T/F - You may charge a fee for CLRx release
False (sec 2541.2)
T/F - You cannot require a patient to purchase contact lenses from you if they are examined by you.
True (sec 2541.2)
T/F - Assistants are permitted to conduct ophthalmic photography and digital imaging
True (sec 2544)
'T/F - Assistants are permitted to administer cycloplegics, mydriatics, and topical anesthetics'
True (sec 2544)
'Prescribers have a ___ period of time to confirm, alter, or deny CL prescription requests.'
'one business day or 2 PM next business day, whichever is sooner (sec 2546.6)'
T/F - Assistants are required to be certified in order to fit CLs
False - either reg. CL dispenser or indiv under direct resp/supervision of registered dispenser (sec 2559.1-2561 *note this is a correction from what I originally wrote))
ODs in CA can treat any anterior segment infections except…
'lacrimal gland, lacrimal drainage system, and sclera in children under 12'
T/F - Ocular pain that is post-surgical requires co-management with the treating surgeon
True
T/F - You are required to charge the patient for dispensing of any TPA
False (sec 3041)
Drug prescriptions contain the following…
'Pt name, drug name, quantity & directions, date of issue; name, address, tel #, license & DEA #, signature of prescriber'
sale/use of prof degree not legally obtained (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
felony
make a false statement in a material regard or engaging in impersonation during licensing exams (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
felony
excessive Dx testing, usage or Rx of drugs (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
misdemeanor
being employed by optician (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
misdemeanor
sell equip, supplies, services >$100 to unlicensed person (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
misdemeanor
financial relationship c optician/optical supplies (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
misdemeanor
alcohol related convictions (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
misdemeanor
person conspires with an unlicensed person to allow his/her license to be used by unlicensed person (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
misdemeanor
False advertising to reasonable person 'as low as'..etc.. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
misdemeanor
standards for ophthalmic devices shall be current standards of ANSI (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
misdemeanor
advertise, furnish or employ the services of a refractionist for purposes of examining or treating eyes on or near premised used for optical dispensing, or duplicate or change lenses w/o valid rx (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
misdemeanor
CL problems/rx/dispensing issue (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
misdemeanor
refer to a health care provider which practitioner or immediate family has financial interest ($5,000 or 5%). Permited only with written disclosure (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
misdemeanor & unprof conduct
make false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive statements or claims such as misrep fact, disclose material fact that makes person to misunderstand or be deceived. (false advertisement) (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
misdemeanor & unprof conduct
any advertisement must be exact (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
misdemeanor & unprof conduct
excessive Dx testing, usage or Rx of drugs (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
misdemeanor & unprof conduct
insurance fraud (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
sexual abuse/misconduct c pt/customer (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
submitting a false/fraudulent claim per payment (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
expiration date for srx not less than 2-4yrs from date of issuance. Exp date not less than the recommended re-exam date (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
exp date of cl not less than 1 yr and not more than 2 yrs. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
habitual intemperance (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
failure to maintain records (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
altering/modifying med records (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
making/signing document c false info (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
failure to refer (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
employing sus./unlicensed optometrist (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
false ads (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
being employed by suspended/unlicensed optometrist, company (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
permitting another to use certificate (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
employing "cappers" or "steerers" to obtain business (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
obtaining fee by fraud or misrepresentation (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
consideration of money (compensation/inducement) for referring (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
public offense
failure to comply to settlement or arbitration award over $3000 of a claim or action for damages for death or personal injury. Need to report ot board w/in 30days (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
public offense
Violating, attempting to violate, assisting or abetting a violation, or conspiring to violate any provision of this chapter or any rules/regulations adopted by the Board. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
gross negligence. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
repeated negligent acts or omissions (two or more). (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
incompetence. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
commission of fraud, misrepresentation, or any act involving dishonesty or corruption that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of an optometrist. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
any action or conduct that would have warranted denial of license. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
use of advertising relating to optometry that violates Section 651 or 17500. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
denial of licensure, revocation, suspension, restriction, or any other disciplinary action against a health care professional license by another state or U.S. territory or by any other government agency or licensing board. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
procuring license by fraud, misrepresentation, or mistake. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
making or giving false information in connection with the application for license. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
conviction of a felony or of any offense substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of an optometrist. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
self administration or conviction of a misdemeanor or felony involving the use or consumption of a controlled substance, any dangerous drugs (Section 4022), or alcoholic beverages to the extent of being dangerous or injurious to self or to public by impairing ability to practice safely. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
committing or soliciting an act punishable as a sexually related crime if the act is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of an optometrist. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
repeated acts of excessive prescribing, furnishing or administering of controlled substances or dangerous drugs (Section 4022), or repeated acts of excessive treatment. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
repeated acts of excessive use of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures or use of facilities. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
prescribing, furnishing, or administering of controlled substance or drugs (Sec 4022), or treatment without a good faith prior examination or optometric reason. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
failure to maintain adequate and accurate records relating to the provision of services. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
performing, or holding oneself as being able to perform, or offering to perform, any service beyond the scope of license. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
practicing optometry without a valid, unrevoked or unexpired license. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
employing, directly or indirectly, any suspended or unlicensed OD to perform work requiring a license. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
permitting another person to use licensee’s license. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
altering with fraudulent intent or using a fraudulently altered license, permit/certification or registration issued by SBO. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
knowingly failing to protect patients or failing to follow infection control guidelines of the Board as developed by Department of Health Services and California Occupational Safety and Health for the prevention of transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and other blood borne pathogens. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
failure or refusal to comply with a request for the clinical records of a patient by the Board-within 15 days when accompanied by written authorization from patient-unless unable to comply for good cause. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct
failure to refer a patient to an appropriate physician when an examination of the eyes indicates a substantial likelihood of any pathology requiring attention by that physician or as required by Section 3041. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
unprof conduct