Free Arkansas State Board Test on Jurisprudence Practice Questions

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1. 1By what annual date must an Arkansas optometrist pay the license renewal fee?

   1. A. January 1
   2. B. January 31
   3. C. March 1
   4. D. February 1

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Arkansas Code § 17-90-304 requires payment of the annual renewal fee "on or before February 1 each year." February 1 is the statutory renewal date.

   Reference: Optometry Law 6.20.25 — Arkansas Code § 17-90-304(a)(1), p. 14

2. 2At minimum, how often must the Arkansas State Board of Optometry meet each year?

   1. A. Once
   2. B. Twice
   3. C. Quarterly
   4. D. Monthly

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The Board's rule states: "The Board shall meet at least two (2) times each year." Two meetings is the annual minimum.

   Reference: ASBO Rules — 17 CAR § 380-101(a)

3. 3An Arkansas optometrist holds only a diagnostic pharmaceutical agents certificate. Which drug class is approved for diagnostic use under Chapter II?

   1. A. Antifungals
   2. B. Antibiotics
   3. C. Anti-glaucoma agents
   4. D. Cycloplegics

   Answer: D

   Explanation: "Topical Anesthetics, Mydriatics, Cycloplegics, and Dyes." Cycloplegics are among the four approved diagnostic classes. The other classes appear in the separate topical therapeutic-agent list, which does not expand a DPA-only certificate.

   Reference: Rules of the Arkansas State Board of Optometry — Chapter II, Article I, § 2, p. 30

4. 4A transitional TPA applicant has not completed the required transcript-quality postgraduate study. What course must be completed before starting the internship?

   1. A. An accredited course on advanced ophthalmic laser and minor procedures
   2. B. An accredited postgraduate course in ocular therapy and pharmacology
   3. C. A Board-approved oral therapeutic update continuing-education course
   4. D. A Board-approved course in controlled-substance prescribing education

   Answer: B

   Explanation: "course of study of transcript quality in ocular therapy and pharmacology from an accredited school or college of optometry" is the specified TPA prerequisite before internship. The other named courses address advanced procedures, the older optometric-physician transition or prescribing education.

   Reference: Rules of the Arkansas State Board of Optometry — Chapter III, Article I, § 1, p. 32

5. 5Before a TPA-certified Arkansas optometrist begins treating glaucoma, which professional must the optometrist consult to develop the written care protocol?

   1. A. A general physician
   2. B. An ophthalmologist
   3. C. An emergency physician
   4. D. A licensed optometrist

   Answer: B

   Explanation: "shall consult with an ophthalmologist and develop a written protocol." The glaucoma-specific partner is an ophthalmologist; other clinicians may take part in different care or emergency arrangements but do not replace the specified consultation.

   Reference: Rules of the Arkansas State Board of Optometry — Chapter IV, Article I, § 2, p. 35

6. 6Before prescribing a controlled substance in Arkansas, what federal credential must an authorized optometrist obtain?

   1. A. A DEA practitioner registration
   2. B. An Arkansas pharmacy permit
   3. C. An NPI enrollment record
   4. D. A controlled-substance wholesaler registration

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 17 CAR § 380-510 requires the prescribing optometrist to obtain the federal DEA practitioner registration; the other credentials apply to different regulatory functions.

   Reference: 17 CAR § 380-510(a)(1)(A)(ii)(d) — 17 CAR § 380-510(a)

7. 7An Arkansas optometrist enters the impaired-optometrist program and incurs costs for the impairment evaluation, approved treatment, and post-treatment monitoring. Who does Chapter VI make responsible for those expenses?

   1. A. The Board that approved the treatment program
   2. B. The impaired optometrist participating in the program
   3. C. The clinician who submitted the impairment report
   4. D. The employer that held the optometrist's personnel file

   Answer: B

   Explanation: "Section 1 Any optometrist, who is identified as being impaired or voluntarily reports his impairment, will be responsible for the following: 1. Paying fines for violations of law, rules, or regulations as determined by the Board. 2. Paying expenses incurred from determining impairment, approved treatment program, post treatment monitoring, evaluation of reports concerning impairment, and other expenses identified by the Board." The impaired optometrist is the party responsible for these evaluation, treatment and monitoring expenses.

   Reference: Rules of the Arkansas State Board of Optometry — Chapter VI, Article I, § 1(2), p. 41

8. 8An existing Arkansas optometric physician is in good standing and applies for advanced-procedure credentialing. Assume the course has the required provider and sponsor. Which completed course meets both the Board's recency and minimum-hours conditions?

   1. A. A 20-hour course completed four years before the application
   2. B. A 32-hour course completed seven years before the application
   3. C. A 32-hour course completed four years before the application
   4. D. A 20-hour course completed seven years before the application

   Answer: C

   Explanation: "completed not more than 5 years prior to application of credentialing; provided that the course: (1) is provided by an accredited college of optometry, osteopathy or medicine; (2) includes a minimum of 32 clock hours in length;" With the provider and sponsor assumed compliant, only the 32-hour course completed four years before application meets both the five-year recency limit and 32-hour minimum.

   Reference: Rules of the Arkansas State Board of Optometry — Chapter VIII, § IV(1)(b)(1)–(3), p. 44

9. 9Before submitting a formal Arkansas optometry license application, an individual wants the Board to assess whether a criminal record would disqualify the individual and whether a waiver may be available. What Chapter IX process addresses that request?

   1. A. File a prelicensure criminal-background petition with the Board
   2. B. Submit a conviction-waiver request with the completed license application
   3. C. Appeal a written waiver determination under the Administrative Procedures Act
   4. D. Have the earlier petition reviewed during the formal license application

   Answer: A

   Explanation: "an individual may petition for a pre-licensure determination of whether the individual’s criminal record will disqualify the individual from licensure and whether a waiver may be obtained." The petition is the preapplication route. A waiver request accompanies the completed application, and appeal or formal-application review occurs later.

   Reference: Rules of the Arkansas State Board of Optometry — Chapter IX, Article I(A), p. 46

10. 10Where must an Arkansas optometrist keep the current license or renewal certificate while practicing?

    1. A. Filed with the Board but not displayed
    2. B. Conspicuously displayed in the office
    3. C. Displayed only at each branch office
    4. D. Carried by the optometrist but not displayed

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The statute says an optometrist "shall display his or her license in a conspicuous place in his or her office." Filing, carrying, or branch-only display does not satisfy that office-display duty.

    Reference: Optometry Law 6.20.25 — Arkansas Code § 17-90-303(a), p. 13