Cumulative Flashcards
(15 cards)
If an OD knows or suspects that a patient’s injury was the result of assaultive or abusive
conduct, specifically domestic violence, then what must be done?
OD must contact a local enforcement agency by telephone and
must send a California Emergency management Form 5-502 to a local law enforcement agency within two
working days of discovering the injury
A patient may be referred to an immediate family member provider if there is no alternative provider within how many miles and minutes?
Within 25 miles
And
40 minutes
What does TPA stand for?
Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents
Can an OD prescribe hydrocodone or can they prescribe oxycodone?
Hydrocodone
*TPA certified OD can prescribe for 3 DAYS ONLY, refer to OMD if pain persists
True or false
TPA certified OD can prescribe oral analgesics
False
*pain chillers are not considered to be controlled substances
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
RDO
Registered Dispensing Ophthalmic business
SBO
State Board of Optometry
DCA
Department of Consumer Affairs
If Central corneal ulcer does not improve within 48 hours what next?
Refer
When to refer if no improvement for central corneal ulcer, dacryoadenitis, preseptal cellulitis, adnexal infections
After 48 hours and there’s no improvement need to refer
If idiopathic iritis gets worse after 72 hours
Consult
If episcleritis gets worse after 72 hours
Consult
If pain persists when on class 3 oral narcotics
Refer after 72 hours (3 days)
When to consult if HSV gets worse?
After 1 week