Free West Virginia Optometry Licensure Interview Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the West Virginia Optometry Licensure Interview practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1During a licensure interview, an applicant is asked whether forceps epilation of misdirected lashes is within West Virginia optometric scope. What is the correct response?

   1. A. It is expressly authorized
   2. B. It is limited to ophthalmologists
   3. C. It requires hospital admission
   4. D. It is prohibited in every setting

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 30-8-9(a)(7)(E) expressly authorizes epilation of lashes by forceps. The controlling text states: "Epilation of lashes by forceps".

   Reference: Code 30 8 Full — §30-8-9(a)(7)(E)

2. 2Which controlled-substance schedules may West Virginia's optometric oral-drug formulary include?

   1. A. Schedules I and II only
   2. B. Schedules II and III only
   3. C. Schedules III, IV, and V
   4. D. Schedule I only

   Answer: C

   Explanation: West Virginia Rule §14-2-7.2 limits the formulary to the listed schedules. The controlling text states: "from Schedules III, IV and V, excluding Schedule I and Schedule II of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act".

   Reference: 14 Csr 2 2026.server — §14-2-7.2

3. 3Besides lens specifications, which supply information belongs on a West Virginia contact-lens prescription?

   1. A. Quantity and number of refills
   2. B. Brand name without quantity or refills
   3. C. Expiration date without quantity or refills
   4. D. Prescriber signature without quantity or refills

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 30-8A-1 requires both supply fields. The controlling text states: "The quantity of contact lenses to be dispensed" and "The number of refills".

   Reference: Code 30 8A Full — §30-8A-1, Valid prescription (1)(D)-(E)

4. 4Where must a West Virginia optometrist display the current renewal certificate?

   1. A. Conspicuously in the principal office
   2. B. Only at each branch office
   3. C. Only in the Board's office
   4. D. Only in the office where the license was first issued

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 14 CSR 1 requires conspicuous display of the current renewal certificate at the principal office. The controlling text states: "display the large certificate conspicuously in the principal office".

   Reference: 14 Csr 1 2026.server — 14 CSR 1, license display

5. 5Must the West Virginia Board wait for actual patient harm before investigating a suspected eye-care device violation?

   1. A. Yes, actual injury is always required
   2. B. Yes, unless the patient is a minor
   3. C. No, it may investigate before harm occurs
   4. D. No, but only a retailer may initiate it

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Article 30-8A authorizes Board investigation of violations without requiring that harm first occur. The controlling text states: "The board is not required to wait until harm to human health has occurred to initiate an investigation under this section".

   Reference: Code 30 8A Full — §30-8A-4(c)

6. 6Which optometrist may qualify for West Virginia's special volunteer license?

   1. A. A retired or retiring optometrist meeting the statutory conditions
   2. B. An active optometrist seeking a second paid practice license
   3. C. An applicant who has never held an optometry license
   4. D. A licensee seeking authority to practice in a commercial establishment

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 30-8-16 creates the volunteer license for a retired or retiring optometrist who meets its conditions. The controlling text states: "a special volunteer license for optometrists who are retired or are retiring from the active practice of optometry".

   Reference: Code 30 8 Full — §30-8-16

7. 7A patient needs dilation of the lacrimal puncta with irrigation. How should a West Virginia applicant characterize this procedure?

   1. A. Outside optometric scope
   2. B. Authorized with or without irrigation
   3. C. Authorized only without irrigation
   4. D. Allowed only as a delegated task

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 30-8-9(a)(7)(G) authorizes dilation of the lacrimal puncta with or without irrigation. The controlling text states: "Dilation of the lacrimal puncta with or without irrigation".

   Reference: Code 30 8 Full — §30-8-9(a)(7)(G)

8. 8Which medication category is included in West Virginia's optometric oral formulary rule?

   1. A. Oral antibiotics
   2. B. Schedule II opioid maintenance drugs
   3. C. Intravenous general anesthetics
   4. D. Antineoplastic infusion agents

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 14 CSR 2 includes oral antibiotics among the authorized formulary categories. The controlling text states: "Oral Antibiotics".

   Reference: 14 Csr 2 2026.server — §14-2-7.2.1

9. 9Which patient-use information must a West Virginia contact-lens prescription include?

   1. A. Wearing instructions and disposal parameters
   2. B. Lens brand without use instructions
   3. C. Quantity and refills without use instructions
   4. D. Prescriber contact information without use instructions

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 30-8A-1 includes the wearing and disposal schedule among required prescription information. The controlling text states: "Specific wearing instructions and contact lens disposal parameters".

   Reference: Code 30 8A Full — §30-8A-1, Valid prescription (1)(F)

10. 10What license evidence must be displayed at a West Virginia branch optometry office?

    1. A. An additional renewal card for that branch
    2. B. The principal-office large certificate moved to that branch
    3. C. Only the initial application receipt
    4. D. Only a copy of the continuing-education affidavit

    Answer: A

    Explanation: 14 CSR 1 requires the applicable renewal card to be displayed at a branch office. The controlling text states: "an additional renewal card for each office".

    Reference: 14 Csr 1 2026.server — 14 CSR 1, branch office display