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1. 1An Alabama optometrist fits a patient with a specialty contact lens. Which activity is expressly within the statutory scope of optometry?

   1. A. Adapting and fitting the lens to the eye
   2. B. Manufacturing the lens without examining the patient
   3. C. Dispensing the lens under another person's license
   4. D. Injecting medication directly into the eyeball

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Alabama defines optometry to include the “adapting and fitting” of all types of lenses, including contact lenses.

   Reference: Code of Alabama 1975 — Section 34-22-1(1)

2. 2Under Alabama law, when may a retail optical dispensary dispense eyeglasses without holding an optometry license?

   1. A. On a prescription from a licensed ophthalmic physician or optometrist
   2. B. Whenever the customer signs a vision waiver
   3. C. Only after an automated refraction by an optician
   4. D. Whenever no therapeutic drug is involved

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The exception applies when dispensing occurs "on prescription of a duly licensed physician skilled in diseases of the eyes or a duly licensed optometrist."

   Reference: Code of Alabama 1975 — Section 34-22-4(a)

3. 3An Alabama optometrist is asked whether a retail dispensary may fill a contact-lens order. Which prerequisite should the optometrist verify?

   1. A. The prescription or authorization contains all required data and has not expired
   2. B. The customer has worn the same brand for at least one year
   3. C. The dispensary performs a new corneal evaluation
   4. D. The prescribing optometrist waives all recordkeeping

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The rule permits dispensing "only when authorized by an optometrist or ophthalmologist, the prescription therefor contains all necessary data, and the prescription has not expired."

   Reference: Code of Alabama 1975 — Section 34-22-4(b)

4. 4Which contact-lens service may an Alabama retail optical dispensary not perform under its statutory exception?

   1. A. A corneal evaluation to fit contact lenses
   2. B. Dispensing lenses from an unexpired prescription
   3. C. Using prescription data supplied by the prescriber
   4. D. Selling replacement lenses authorized by the prescriber

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The exception does not authorize "any type of examination or corneal evaluation necessary for the fitting of contact lenses."

   Reference: Code of Alabama 1975 — Section 34-22-4(b)

5. 5When must an Alabama optometrist release a patient's contact-lens prescription?

   1. A. After the prescription has been determined and the lenses evaluated
   2. B. After refraction but before any lens evaluation
   3. C. After selecting a manufacturer but before determining parameters
   4. D. After ordering trial lenses but before assessing their fit

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Release is required when "a complete contact lens prescription has been determined and evaluated." The completed fitting in the scenario satisfies that condition.

   Reference: Admin Code — Rule 630-X-12-.03

6. 6Which item may an Alabama contact-lens prescription specify under Board rules?

   1. A. Manufacturer or material and permitted deviation parameters
   2. B. The patient's preferred optical retailer
   3. C. A waiver of the prescription expiration date
   4. D. A prohibition on releasing the prescription to the patient

   Answer: A

   Explanation: A released prescription "may contain limitations or parameters as to the manufacturer of the lenses, materials used to manufacture the lenses."

   Reference: Admin Code — Rule 630-X-12-.03

7. 7What expiration requirement applies to prescriptions issued by Alabama optometrists?

   1. A. Every prescription must have a reasonable expiration date
   2. B. Only contact-lens prescriptions may expire
   3. C. All prescriptions expire exactly six months after issue
   4. D. Prescriptions remain valid until the patient requests replacement

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling rule states, "A reasonable expiration date shall be set forth on all prescriptions."

   Reference: Admin Code — Rule 630-X-12-.03

8. 8Which use of instrumentation falls within Alabama's statutory definition of practicing optometry?

   1. A. Using an automated or self-testing device to determine refractive error
   2. B. Using imaging solely to perform prohibited eyeball surgery
   3. C. Using another licensee's credential to operate an optical shop
   4. D. Using a device only to manufacture frames without patient testing

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The statutory scope includes the "use of self testing device and the use of any computerized or automatic refracting device."

   Reference: Code of Alabama 1975 — Section 34-22-1(1)

9. 9Which optical determination is included in Alabama's definition of optometry?

   1. A. Determining and prescribing the optical parameters of spectacle or contact lenses
   2. B. Selecting frames solely for cosmetic resale
   3. C. Grinding lenses without reference to a patient
   4. D. Setting prices for nonprescription sunglasses

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The statute expressly includes "the determination and prescribing of spectacle or contact lens parameters."

   Reference: Code of Alabama 1975 — Section 34-22-1(1)

10. 10Alabama's statutory scope describes examination of the human eye using which measurement approaches?

    1. A. Objective or subjective methods
    2. B. Subjective methods only
    3. C. Objective methods only
    4. D. Surgical methods only

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The statutory definition describes "measurement by objective and subjective means," so both approaches are included.

    Reference: Code of Alabama 1975 — Section 34-22-1(1)