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TEXAS MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE (JP) EXAM NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
If the claimant's proportionate responsibility is more than what %,
he/she may not recover damages? - ANSWER-If > 50%, no
damages awarded
How long is the statute of limitations for adults? For minors? -
ANSWER-2 years; for minors 2 years after becoming 18 years of
age
By how much can the statute of limitations be extended and how?
- ANSWER-File complaint—extra 60-day, notice letter extends
statute by 75 days
What is the statute of limitations for wrongful death? - ANSWER-2
years
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What is the discovery rule? Give examples. - ANSWER-Statute
does not begin until damage is discovered. For example, a
retained sponge that is found 3 years post-op
Is there immunity from civil action in emergency cases? -
ANSWER-Yes, except gross negligence
Is there immunity from civil action in volunteer care? - ANSWER-
Yes, except gross negligence
When can a physician be charged with "assault and battery"? -
ANSWER-Un-consented surgery or examination or when
exceeding the scope of the consent
When can a physician be charged with patient abandonment? -
ANSWER-Unilateral cessation of treatment when continued
treatment is necessary
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What is "strict liability"? - ANSWER-Liability that does not depend
on actual negligence, but that is based on a breach of a duty to
make something safe. This often applies to product liability
Are hospitals liable for the actions of a physician? - ANSWER-No,
unless the hospital employs the physician
Who determines in a criminal case if the medical records of a
patient should be released? - ANSWER-Judge by inspection
How many days do you have to release medical records to an
attorney? - ANSWER-45 days
Can medical records be admitted as evidence in court? What are
the requirements? - ANSWER-Yes, but only with affidavit
What are schedule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 drugs? - ANSWER-Schedule 1—
no known use (e.g., heroin); schedule 2—very addictive
(morphine, cocaine); schedule 3-5—less addictive
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What are dangerous drugs? - ANSWER-Prescription drugs other
than schedule 1-5
How many DEA registrations do you need if you prescribe drugs?
dispense drugs? - ANSWER-One to prescribe; a separate
registration for each location where you dispense
How often do you renew your DEA license? - ANSWER-Every 3
years
Can you move your office location and then change your DEA? -
ANSWER-No, need to change BEFORE move
Is a DEA registration sufficient to prescribe drugs in Texas? -
ANSWER-No, also need Department of Public Safety Bureau of
Narcotics and Dangerous Drug registration
How often do you renew a DPS license? - ANSWER-Yearly
TEXAS MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE (JP) EXAM NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
If the claimant's proportionate responsibility is more than what %,
he/she may not recover damages? - ANSWER-If > 50%, no
damages awarded
How long is the statute of limitations for adults? For minors? -
ANSWER-2 years; for minors 2 years after becoming 18 years of
age
By how much can the statute of limitations be extended and how?
- ANSWER-File complaint—extra 60-day, notice letter extends
statute by 75 days
What is the statute of limitations for wrongful death? - ANSWER-2
years
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What is the discovery rule? Give examples. - ANSWER-Statute
does not begin until damage is discovered. For example, a
retained sponge that is found 3 years post-op
Is there immunity from civil action in emergency cases? -
ANSWER-Yes, except gross negligence
Is there immunity from civil action in volunteer care? - ANSWER-
Yes, except gross negligence
When can a physician be charged with "assault and battery"? -
ANSWER-Un-consented surgery or examination or when
exceeding the scope of the consent
When can a physician be charged with patient abandonment? -
ANSWER-Unilateral cessation of treatment when continued
treatment is necessary
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What is "strict liability"? - ANSWER-Liability that does not depend
on actual negligence, but that is based on a breach of a duty to
make something safe. This often applies to product liability
Are hospitals liable for the actions of a physician? - ANSWER-No,
unless the hospital employs the physician
Who determines in a criminal case if the medical records of a
patient should be released? - ANSWER-Judge by inspection
How many days do you have to release medical records to an
attorney? - ANSWER-45 days
Can medical records be admitted as evidence in court? What are
the requirements? - ANSWER-Yes, but only with affidavit
What are schedule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 drugs? - ANSWER-Schedule 1—
no known use (e.g., heroin); schedule 2—very addictive
(morphine, cocaine); schedule 3-5—less addictive
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What are dangerous drugs? - ANSWER-Prescription drugs other
than schedule 1-5
How many DEA registrations do you need if you prescribe drugs?
dispense drugs? - ANSWER-One to prescribe; a separate
registration for each location where you dispense
How often do you renew your DEA license? - ANSWER-Every 3
years
Can you move your office location and then change your DEA? -
ANSWER-No, need to change BEFORE move
Is a DEA registration sufficient to prescribe drugs in Texas? -
ANSWER-No, also need Department of Public Safety Bureau of
Narcotics and Dangerous Drug registration
How often do you renew a DPS license? - ANSWER-Yearly
