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Question 1Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Under Alaska law, who may practice optometry in the state?

  1. A person who has graduated from an accredited optometry school
  2. A person certified as an ophthalmic technician
  3. A current licensee of the Board of Examiners in Optometry Correct answer.
  4. A person employed by an optical dispensing business

Explanation

AS 08.72 requires a person to hold a license from the Board of Examiners in Optometry before practicing optometry. Graduation, employment in an optical shop, or technician certification does not independently authorize practice.

Question 2Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Which entity is responsible for licensing and regulating optometrists in Alaska?

  1. The Board of Examiners in Optometry Correct answer.
  2. The Department of Health and Social Services
  3. The University of Alaska optometry program
  4. The Alaska State Medical Board

Explanation

AS 08.72 creates the Board of Examiners in Optometry and gives it authority over optometry licensure, regulation, and discipline. Other agencies and educational programs do not license optometrists.

Question 3Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Which activity falls within the practice of optometry under Alaska law?

  1. Prescribing systemic antibiotics for pneumonia
  2. Examining eyes and prescribing corrective lenses Correct answer.
  3. Dispensing eyeglasses without examining the patient
  4. Performing cataract surgery

Explanation

Optometry involves examining the eyes to detect defects or abnormal conditions and prescribing lenses or optical devices to correct them. Surgery and treatment of unrelated systemic illness are outside optometric scope.

Question 4Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Who may use the title "optometrist" or the abbreviation "O.D." in Alaska?

  1. Any graduate of a four-year college
  2. Any person who sells eyeglasses
  3. Only a person licensed to practice optometry Correct answer.
  4. Any employee of an optometrist

Explanation

Alaska limits optometric titles to licensed practitioners so the public can identify qualified providers. Unlicensed persons may not hold themselves out as optometrists.

Question 5Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

How often must an Alaska optometry license be renewed?

  1. Every five years
  2. Biennially Correct answer.
  3. Every three years
  4. Annually

Explanation

The board renews optometry licenses on a two-year cycle. Renewal depends on meeting continuing education and fee requirements.

Question 6Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

What is required of an Alaska optometrist for license renewal regarding continuing education?

  1. No continuing education is required after initial licensure
  2. Continuing education is required only for optometrists who treat glaucoma
  3. Completing continuing education required by board rules Correct answer.
  4. Only a one-time ethics course is required

Explanation

The board requires continuing education as a condition of renewal and sets the hours and subject matter by regulation. The requirement applies to licensees generally, not only to those with expanded certifications.

Question 7Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Which professional is expressly excluded from the optometry licensing requirements when practicing within their own scope?

  1. An optical dispensing apprentice
  2. A physician licensed to practice medicine Correct answer.
  3. A student in an optometry program
  4. A contact lens technician

Explanation

The optometry act does not apply to physicians and surgeons licensed under Alaska law who practice within their medical scope. Other optical workers remain subject to statutory limits.

Question 8Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

What is the legal consequence of practicing optometry in Alaska without a license?

  1. Criminal penalties and board enforcement may apply Correct answer.
  2. The practice is permitted if a licensed optometrist is on the premises
  3. The practice is permitted if the person charges no fee
  4. The practice is a civil matter only and carries no criminal penalty

Explanation

Practicing a licensed profession without authorization is unlawful and may lead to criminal prosecution as well as administrative or injunctive action. Charging no fee or having a licensee nearby does not cure the violation.

Question 9Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

How is the Alaska Board of Examiners in Optometry composed?

  1. 3 optometrists, 1 ophthalmologist, 1 public member Correct answer.
  2. Five optometrists
  3. Two optometrists, two physicians, and one public member
  4. Four optometrists and one optician

Explanation

The board has five members: three licensed optometrists, one physician who specializes in ophthalmology, and one public member. This structure combines professional and public perspectives.

Question 10Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

What is the length of a term for a member of the Board of Examiners in Optometry?

  1. Three years
  2. Six years
  3. Four years Correct answer.
  4. Two years

Explanation

Board members are appointed to four-year terms, with terms arranged to maintain continuity. A member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed.

Question 11Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Which requirement applies to the public member of the Board of Examiners in Optometry?

  1. The public member must be a licensed optometrist
  2. The public member must not have a financial interest in optometry Correct answer.
  3. The public member must have practiced optometry for at least five years
  4. The public member must be a physician

Explanation

The public member represents consumer interests and may not be licensed in or financially interested in optometry. This ensures independent public representation on the board.

Question 12Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

How many members of the five-member Board of Examiners in Optometry constitute a quorum?

  1. One
  2. Three Correct answer.
  3. Four
  4. Two

Explanation

A majority of the board, three members, constitutes a quorum for conducting business. This allows the board to act without requiring every member to be present.

Question 13Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Which is a prerequisite for initial licensure as an optometrist in Alaska?

  1. Five years of experience as an optical technician
  2. A bachelor's degree in biology
  3. Graduation from an accredited optometry school Correct answer.
  4. Membership in the Alaska Optometric Association

Explanation

Applicants must graduate from an accredited optometry program and pass the required examinations. Technician experience or association membership does not substitute for the educational requirement.

Question 14Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Which examination approach may the Alaska board use to evaluate licensure applicants?

  1. No examination if the applicant graduated from an accredited school
  2. Only a practical examination using live patients
  3. The national optometry examination plus any board-required tests Correct answer.
  4. Only an oral examination administered by the board

Explanation

The board may adopt the national optometry examination and may require additional examinations or interviews. Graduation from an accredited program does not waive the examination requirement.

Question 15Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Under what circumstance may the board issue an optometry license by credentials without a new examination?

  1. When the applicant holds an equivalent out-of-state license Correct answer.
  2. When the applicant has worked as an optician for ten years
  3. When the applicant agrees to practice only part-time
  4. When the applicant has a degree from any foreign university

Explanation

Licensure by credentials allows the board to license an optometrist already licensed elsewhere if that jurisdiction's standards are substantially equivalent and other requirements are met. It is not a shortcut for unlicensed optical workers.

Question 16Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

What must an Alaska optometrist obtain before using pharmaceutical agents in practice?

  1. Written permission from each patient's primary care physician
  2. A separate medical license from the State Medical Board
  3. A federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration only
  4. Certification from the Board of Examiners in Optometry Correct answer.

Explanation

The optometry act allows pharmaceutical agents only for optometrists who have completed the board's certification requirements. A medical license or DEA registration alone does not confer optometric prescribing authority.

Question 17Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Which procedure is reserved to physicians and surgeons rather than optometrists in Alaska?

  1. Fitting contact lenses
  2. Incisional eye surgery Correct answer.
  3. Refraction and prescription of corrective lenses
  4. Diagnostic evaluation of the eye

Explanation

Optometry is limited to non-surgical diagnosis, treatment, and correction of visual conditions; incisional surgery remains a medical procedure. Refraction, contact lens fitting, and diagnostic evaluation are core optometric services.

Question 18Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Which of the following is a ground for disciplinary action against an Alaska optometrist?

  1. Obtaining a license through fraud or misrepresentation Correct answer.
  2. Refusing to treat a patient whose insurance is not accepted
  3. Referring a patient to an ophthalmologist for a suspected tumor
  4. Advertising the office's business hours

Explanation

The board may discipline a licensee who obtains a license by fraud or misrepresentation, among other grounds such as incompetence and unprofessional conduct. Proper referrals and lawful advertising are not grounds for discipline.

Question 19Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Which action may the Board of Examiners in Optometry take against a licensee found to have violated the practice act?

  1. Only a permanent ban from all health professions
  2. Only a criminal prosecution
  3. Revoke, suspend, or place conditions on the license Correct answer.
  4. Only a written warning

Explanation

The board's disciplinary authority includes revocation, suspension, probation, conditions, and fines. The board is not limited to a warning, and criminal prosecution is a separate matter.

Question 20Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

After a final administrative decision by the board in a disciplinary case, where may the licensee seek judicial review?

  1. Before the governor
  2. In the Alaska superior court Correct answer.
  3. In the Alaska Court of Appeals
  4. In the United States Supreme Court directly

Explanation

Final agency decisions under the Alaska Administrative Procedure Act are appealed to the superior court. The court of appeals handles criminal matters, not administrative licensing appeals.

Question 21Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

How may a member of the Board of Examiners in Optometry be removed before the term expires?

  1. By a petition signed by ten optometrists
  2. By the commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
  3. By the governor for cause Correct answer.
  4. By a majority vote of the other board members

Explanation

The governor appoints board members and may remove them for cause, such as neglect of duty or misconduct. The board itself and other officials do not have removal authority.

Question 22Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

An Alaska optometrist who is granted inactive license status may continue to do which of the following?

  1. Prescribe contact lenses
  2. Practice optometry part-time
  3. Use the title "optometrist" while not practicing Correct answer.
  4. Perform eye examinations for a fee

Explanation

Inactive status allows a licensee to retain the license and title but prohibits the practice of optometry until active status is restored. Part-time practice or any clinical service is not permitted while inactive.

Question 23Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

What may the board require of an optometrist whose license has lapsed for several years before reinstating it?

  1. Nothing beyond payment of the current renewal fee
  2. A new doctoral degree in optometry
  3. Automatic reinstatement without board review
  4. Board-required education, examination, or conditions Correct answer.

Explanation

For a lapsed license, the board may impose conditions such as continuing education, an examination, or a review of competence before reinstating. Payment alone is not guaranteed to restore practice privileges.

Question 24Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Which power does the Board of Examiners in Optometry have when investigating a complaint against a licensee?

  1. Issuing a subpoena for witnesses and records Correct answer.
  2. Ordering the licensee to pay the complainant's attorney fees
  3. Convicting the licensee without a hearing
  4. Imposing criminal jail time

Explanation

The board may investigate complaints and issue subpoenas to obtain testimony and documents. It cannot impose criminal punishment or order a complainant's attorney fees as part of its licensing authority.

Question 25Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

An optometrist certified to use pharmaceutical agents sees a patient with a suspected retinal detachment. What is the most appropriate action under the practice act?

  1. Refer the patient promptly to an ophthalmologist or emergency facility Correct answer.
  2. Perform immediate laser surgery in the office
  3. Treat the patient with topical drops and schedule a one-month follow-up
  4. Prescribe oral antibiotics and send the patient home

Explanation

Optometric practice includes diagnosis and treatment within its statutory scope, but conditions requiring surgical or specialized medical management must be referred. A suspected retinal detachment requires prompt ophthalmologic or emergency evaluation.

Question 26Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Who appoints the members of the Alaska Board of Examiners in Optometry?

  1. The governor Correct answer.
  2. The state legislature
  3. The optometric association
  4. The commissioner of commerce

Explanation

Alaska law gives the governor authority to appoint members of the Board of Examiners in Optometry. The commissioner of commerce and professional associations may support the board but do not make the appointments. The legislature creates the board by statute but does not select its members.

Question 27Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Within which department is the Board of Examiners in Optometry administratively located?

  1. Department of Law, Civil Division
  2. Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Correct answer.
  3. Department of Education and Early Development
  4. Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health

Explanation

The Board of Examiners in Optometry is administratively housed within the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development through the state's professional licensing division. The Department of Health and Social Services does not license optometrists. The Department of Law provides legal services, and the Department of Education oversees schools rather than optometry licensure.

Question 28Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

How are members of the Board of Examiners in Optometry compensated for their board service?

  1. No compensation or expense reimbursement
  2. Per diem and travel expenses Correct answer.
  3. Only reimbursement for continuing education
  4. A salary equal to that of agency directors

Explanation

Board members receive a per diem for board work and reimbursement for necessary travel expenses. They are not paid a full-time salary comparable to agency directors, and service is not uncompensated. Continuing education reimbursement is not the board compensation rule.

Question 29Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Which action may the Board take to carry out the optometry practice act?

  1. Amend the statute
  2. Elect the governor
  3. Adopt regulations Correct answer.
  4. Set judicial precedent

Explanation

The board implements the optometry practice act by adopting regulations under its statutory rulemaking authority. Only the legislature can amend the statute, and courts rather than boards create judicial precedent. The governor is elected, not chosen by the board.

Question 30Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Who has authority to establish the fees charged for Alaska optometry licensure?

  1. The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
  2. The Alaska Optometric Association
  3. The state legislature by statute
  4. The Board of Examiners in Optometry Correct answer.

Explanation

The Board of Examiners in Optometry has authority to establish licensure fees, subject to state fee-setting statutes. The legislature creates the statutory framework but does not set each professional fee individually. The professional association and federal Medicare agency do not set Alaska license fees.

Question 31Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Which body of law governs contested-case hearings conducted by the Board in optometry disciplinary matters?

  1. The federal Administrative Procedure Act
  2. The Alaska Administrative Procedure Act Correct answer.
  3. The Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure
  4. The Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure

Explanation

Contested-case hearings before the board are governed by the Alaska Administrative Procedure Act, AS 44.62. The federal APA applies to federal agencies, and the criminal and civil rules of procedure govern court cases rather than board hearings.

Question 32Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Before the Board may revoke an optometry license, what must it provide the licensee?

  1. Notice and an opportunity for a hearing Correct answer.
  2. Publication of the charges in a local newspaper
  3. Approval from the governor
  4. A jury trial

Explanation

Before revoking a license, the board must give the licensee notice of the charges and a meaningful opportunity to be heard. This follows due process and the Alaska Administrative Procedure Act. Governor approval, a jury trial, and newspaper publication are not prerequisites to board discipline.

Question 33Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Which service is included within the practice of optometry in Alaska?

  1. Treating systemic hypertension
  2. Performing cataract surgery on the eye
  3. Fitting contact lenses Correct answer.
  4. Prescribing chemotherapy for cancer

Explanation

Optometry includes examining the eyes and fitting or prescribing corrective lenses, including contact lenses. Cataract surgery is a surgical procedure reserved to physicians, and cancer or systemic hypertension treatment is outside optometric scope. The question tests the boundary between optical care and medical or surgical care.

Question 34Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

A certified optometrist examines a patient and concludes that the patient needs cataract surgery. What is the optometrist's most appropriate action?

  1. Tell the patient no further care is needed
  2. Refer the patient to an ophthalmologist Correct answer.
  3. Perform the surgery personally
  4. Prescribe antibiotics and schedule a follow-up

Explanation

An optometrist may diagnose a cataract but may not perform cataract surgery. The appropriate step is to refer the patient to an ophthalmologist or other qualified physician for surgical evaluation. Prescribing antibiotics does not treat a cataract, and telling the patient no care is needed would be inappropriate.

Question 35Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Which advertising practice may subject an Alaska optometrist to board discipline?

  1. Listing the office's full street address
  2. Publishing the office's regular business hours
  3. Using false or misleading advertising Correct answer.
  4. Stating that the office accepts insurance

Explanation

The board may discipline an optometrist for false or misleading advertising, including misleading claims about credentials. Truthful listings of address, insurance acceptance, and business hours are ordinary informational advertising. The rule targets deception rather than the mere promotion of a practice.

Question 36Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

Who may lawfully use the title "optometrist" in Alaska?

  1. Any graduate of an optometry school
  2. A currently licensed optometrist Correct answer.
  3. Any physician with an eye practice
  4. Any person who sells eyeglasses

Explanation

Only a person who holds a current Alaska optometry license may use the title "optometrist." Graduating from an optometry school does not itself confer licensure, and opticians and physicians are licensed under different authorities. The title is protected to prevent public confusion.

Question 37Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

What must an Alaska optometrist do when changing their mailing address?

  1. Surrender the license
  2. Obtain a new license number
  3. Retake the licensure examination
  4. Notify the board Correct answer.

Explanation

Licensees must keep the board informed of a current mailing address so official notices can be delivered. A change of address does not require retaking the examination, surrendering the license, or obtaining a new license number. The license remains the same license.

Question 38Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

After the board issues a final order revoking an optometry license, the licensee appeals. What is the general effect of the appeal on the revocation order?

  1. It is automatically suspended until the appeal ends
  2. It remains in effect unless stayed Correct answer.
  3. The board must reconsider it before any appeal
  4. It is vacated and the license is restored

Explanation

Under the Alaska Administrative Procedure Act, filing an appeal does not automatically stay a final agency order. The revocation remains in force unless the licensee obtains a court stay. The license is not automatically restored while the appeal is pending.

Question 39Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

When an Alaska court reviews the Board's factual findings in a disciplinary appeal, which standard generally applies?

  1. Substantial evidence review Correct answer.
  2. Plain error only
  3. Beyond a reasonable doubt
  4. De novo review of all facts

Explanation

Alaska courts generally review an agency's factual findings under the substantial evidence standard. They do not conduct a new trial on all facts or apply the criminal beyond-a-reasonable-doubt standard. Plain error is not the general standard for agency fact review.

Question 40Alaska Optometry Practice Act (AS 08.72)

How long is each term of appointment for a member of the Alaska Board of Examiners in Optometry?

  1. Six years
  2. Four years Correct answer.
  3. Two years
  4. Three years

Explanation

Alaska law sets the term of office for members of the Board of Examiners in Optometry at four years. Staggered appointments help maintain continuity on the board while allowing periodic changes in membership. Reappointment is not automatic and remains subject to the appointing authority's discretion.

Question 41Board Regulations (12 AAC 48)

Under Alaska law, how is the Board of Examiners in Optometry composed?

  1. Five licensed optometrists, each appointed by the governor
  2. Four licensed optometrists and one public member
  3. Three licensed optometrists and two public members Correct answer.
  4. Two licensed optometrists and three public members

Explanation

The board has five members: three licensed optometrists and two public members appointed by the governor. The public members are not optometrists and represent consumer interests in board decisions.

Question 42Board Regulations (12 AAC 48)

Alaska optometry licenses are renewed on what basis?

  1. Biennially, by December 31 Correct answer.
  2. Every four years, on the anniversary of initial licensure
  3. Every three years, on June 30
  4. Annually, in the licensee's birth month

Explanation

Alaska issues optometry licenses for a two-year term, and the renewal deadline falls on December 31 of the expiration year. The renewal application, fee, and continuing education report are submitted to the board before that date.

Question 43Board Regulations (12 AAC 48)

Dr. Ruiz's Alaska optometry license expired on December 31 and her renewal application is still being processed. She continues to see patients in January. How should this conduct be characterized under board regulations?

  1. Proper, provided she notifies the board in writing
  2. Proper, as long as a late fee is paid within the year
  3. Proper, because the renewal application is pending
  4. Unlawful, because practice requires a current active license Correct answer.

Explanation

Practicing optometry requires a current active license, and a pending renewal application does not authorize patient care on its own. A licensee whose license has lapsed must stop practicing until the license is renewed or reinstated. Continued practice is unlicensed practice and exposes the licensee to discipline.

Question 44Board Regulations (12 AAC 48)

What must a licensee generally show to renew an active Alaska optometry license?

  1. Current membership in a national optometric association
  2. A minimum number of patient encounters each year
  3. Verification of board-required continuing education Correct answer.
  4. Completion of a residency in ocular disease

Explanation

Renewal of an active license requires the licensee to report completion of the continuing education the board requires for the renewal cycle. The board may audit those hours and impose discipline when they cannot be documented.

Question 45Board Regulations (12 AAC 48)

A licensee relocates to a new practice address. What does the board require of the licensee?

  1. A new license issued for the new location
  2. A passing score on a jurisprudence examination
  3. Written notice of the address change Correct answer.
  4. Board approval obtained before the move

Explanation

Licensees must keep board records current, which includes notifying the board in writing when the mailing or practice address changes. The existing license stays valid, so no new license or advance approval is needed. Unreported changes can interfere with renewal and with delivery of board notices.

Question 46Board Regulations (12 AAC 48)

What authority do properly licensed Alaska optometrists have in the therapeutic use of drugs?

  1. Performing laser refractive surgery on the cornea
  2. Prescribing topical and oral drugs for eye conditions Correct answer.
  3. Removing cataracts and implanting intraocular lenses
  4. Prescribing for any systemic illness the patient reports

Explanation

Alaska optometrists may use and prescribe topical and oral pharmaceutical agents to diagnose and treat conditions of the eye and its adnexa. That authority is confined to ocular disease and does not extend to general medical care. Surgery and the management of unrelated systemic illness remain outside the optometric scope.

Question 47Board Regulations (12 AAC 48)

A patient asks for a copy of her optometric record. What does the board expect the optometrist to do?

  1. Provide a copy to the patient or a provider she designates Correct answer.
  2. Refuse unless a court orders production
  3. Send the record only to another optometrist
  4. Destroy the original after sending a summary

Explanation

A patient is entitled to a copy of her record, and the licensee must provide it to the patient or to another provider the patient authorizes. A reasonable copying fee may be charged where permitted. Refusing a legitimate request or releasing records only to other optometrists conflicts with the patient's right of access.

Question 48Board Regulations (12 AAC 48)

The Alaska board may discipline a licensee for which of the following?

  1. Unprofessional conduct and violations of board regulations Correct answer.
  2. Only conduct reported by another optometrist
  3. Only nonpayment of license fees
  4. Only convictions for felonies

Explanation

The board's disciplinary authority reaches unprofessional conduct and violations of the statutes and regulations governing optometric practice. Grounds are not limited to criminal convictions, fee delinquencies, or complaints filed by colleagues. Discipline can include reprimand, suspension, revocation, and conditions on practice.

Question 49Board Regulations (12 AAC 48)

A licensed optometrist from another state wants to practice in Alaska without sitting for the Alaska examination. What path does the board provide?

  1. Licensure by credentials that meet board standards Correct answer.
  2. Waiting five years after the original out-of-state licensure
  3. Practicing under an ophthalmologist's supervision
  4. Registering with the board and beginning practice the next day

Explanation

The board may license an applicant already licensed elsewhere whose education, examination history, and practice record satisfy the standards the board sets by regulation. The applicant must still apply, pay fees, and meet any additional requirements such as jurisprudence or continuing education. Supervision arrangements and self-registration do not substitute for a license.

Question 50Board Regulations (12 AAC 48)

A new graduate of an accredited optometry school has not yet been licensed in Alaska. What may the graduate do?

  1. Practice if a licensed optometrist reviews the charts weekly
  2. Practice only if the board issues a license or other authorization Correct answer.
  3. Practice for up to one year while the application is pending
  4. Practice after filing a bond with the state

Explanation

Practicing optometry in Alaska requires a license or other authorization issued by the board. Graduating from an accredited program does not itself authorize patient care, and no grace period attaches to a pending application. Practicing before licensure is unlicensed practice and can jeopardize later licensure.