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California Law Exam Optometry: Questions & Answers

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  • September 13, 2024
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  • CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRY LAWS
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California Law Exam Optometry: Questions & Answers

Any person holding a license shall notify the issuing board of any changes in
mailing address within ____ days after change Right Ans - 30 days

It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe of sell eyeglasses not made of shatter-
resistant lenses or non-flammable frames to _______ Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - 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. Right Ans - 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 Right Ans
- false

What 10 items can be included in advertising? Right Ans - 1. Name,
address, office hours
2. Languages spoken
3. Certification or eligibility for certification by a board or organization
recognized by SBO
4. Degrees received, names of schools, post grad training
5. Publications authored
6. Testing positions (current or former)
7. Affiliations with hospitals or clinics
8. Fees for services or products and methods of payment
9. Personal picture or picture of facilities/products
10. Description for products advertised

True/False: an optometrist can lease a space from an optician or health plan
Right Ans - True

True/False: an optometrist can be employed by an optician Right Ans -
false

True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the lease
cannot be less than one year and cannot be terminated for a reason that
interferes with the practice of optometry Right Ans - true

True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the lease
payments can be based on number of eye exams performed, prescriptions
written, patient referrals, or the sale/promotion of products of an optician,
optical company or health plan Right Ans - false

, True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the
optometrist has exclusive control of their schedule, how many patients they
see and the time interval for appointments. Right Ans - true

True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the
optometrist has exclusive control over the selection and supervision of
optometric staff. Right Ans - true

True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the
optometrist has exclusive control over the fees charged, examination
procedures, and treatments provided. Right Ans - true

True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the
optometrist is not free to contract with a health plan of their choice. Right
Ans - false

True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the
optometrist's records are the sole property of the optician/health plan
Right Ans - false

sole property of the optometrist

True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the
optometrist's leased space is definite and distinct from the space occupied by
others on the premises, must have a signed designating the leased space is
occupied by an independent OD, and must be accessible to the OD after hours
or in the case of an emergency. Right Ans - true

True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan all signs
and displays are separate and distinct from that of the other occupants and
have the OD's name and the word "optometrist" prominently displayed. There
can be no signs displayed on any part of the premises or in any advertising
indicating that the optometrist is employed or controlled by the optician,
health plan, or company. Right Ans - true

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

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