Form Doh 662-097 - Optometrist License Application Packet Page 15

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Optometry Program
PO Box 47877
Olympia, WA 98504-7877
360-236-4700
Washington State Board of Optometry
State Jurisprudence Questionnaire
Please circle the correct response
1. Doctors of optometry certified to use therapeutic pharmaceuticals must have:
A. Completed 100 hours of pharmacology training
B. Completed five case studies approved by the Board of Optometry
C. Completed a minimum of 60 hours of didactic and clinical instruction in general and ocular
pharmacology as applied to optometry, and for therapeutic purposes an additional 75
hours of didactic and clinical instruction
D. Passed all ocular disease and pharmacology courses with an overall grade of 80% or
greater from an accredited school or college of optometry
2. Washington licensed optometrists with therapeutic drug certification shall include on the
prescription his/her license number and the letters:
A. TX
B. DX
C. A & B endorsements
D. None of the above
3. Washington licensed optometrists with therapeutic drug certification may provide all of the
following services except:
A. Fit contact lenses
B. Prescribe antibiotic eye drops
C. Perform vision therapy
D. Perform laser surgery
4. Washington licensed optometrists using or prescribing drugs administered orally for
diagnostic or therapeutic purposes in the practice of optometry must be certified to use topical
drugs for therapeutic purposes, and additionally must:
A. Successfully complete a Washington Board of Optometry prepared examination
B. Complete an additional minimum of sixteen hours of didactic and eight hours of
supervised clinical instruction
C. Conduct 150 supervised patient examinations
D. Complete an approved residency
5. Washington licensed optometrists using epinephrine by injection for treatment of anaphylactic
shock must be certified to use topical drugs for therapeutic purposes, and additionally must:
A. Complete an additional minimum of 4 hours of didactic and supervised clinical instruction
B. Successfully complete a Washington Board of Optometry prepared examination
C. Complete 10 hours of supervised patient examination
D. Complete 5 hours of anaphylaxis related continuing education coursework
DOH 662-078 April 2017
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