TEXAS MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE LATEST PRACTICE EXAM AND
A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATED STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) NEWEST UPDATED VERSION
|FULL REVISED |ALL YOU NEED FOR A GUARANTEED PASS A+
(MOSTED TESTED QUESTIONS)
1. Which statute primarily governs the practice of medicine in
Texas?
a. Texas education code
correct answer: b. Texas occupations code chapters 151–165
c. Texas penal code
d. Texas health & safety code
rationale: The Texas Medical Practice Act is codified within the Texas
Occupations Code, Chapters 151–165.
2. Who has the authority to issue, renew, suspend, or revoke
physician licenses in Texas?
a. Texas state board of pharmacy
correct answer: b. Texas medical board
c. department of health services
d. Texas hospital association
rationale: Licensing authority resides with the Texas Medical Board
(TMB).
3. The minimum passing score for the Texas Medical Jurisprudence
Examination is:
a. 65%
correct answer: b. 75%
,c. 85%
d. 90%
rationale: A score of 75% correct or higher is required to pass.
4. A physician must renew their Texas medical license:
a. annually
b. every 18 months
correct answer: c. every two years
d. every five years
rationale: Texas medical licenses renew on a biennial cycle.
5. To be eligible for controlled substance prescribing privileges, a
physician must:
a. complete no requirements
b. register with DEA only
correct answer: c. hold both a Texas medical license and a deal
registration
d. hire a compliance officer
rationale: Controlled substances can be legally prescribed only by a
licensed physician with a DEA registration.
6. A physician’s duty to report a colleague for possible impairment
relates to:
a. insurance compliance
correct answer: b. protecting public health and safety
c. marketing purposes
d. billing audits
,rationale: Reporting impaired practitioners promotes patient safety and
meets professional obligations.
7. Prescribing a controlled substance without a medical purpose
may constitute:
a. good practice
b. a civil infraction
correct answer: c. unprofessional conduct
d. harmless behavior
rationale: Prescribing controlled drugs without legitimate medical need
violates standards and board rules.
8. Informed consent must, at a minimum, include discussion of:
a. physician’s personal beliefs
correct answer: b. risks, benefits, and alternatives to treatment
c. patient’s insurance status
d. physician’s financial interests
rationale: Effective consent requires that patients understand the
procedure’s risks, benefits, and available alternatives.
9. If a patient refuses a recommended treatment, the physician
should:
a. proceed anyway
b. threaten to withdraw care
correct answer: c. document the refusal and reason in the medical
record
d. call law enforcement
, rationale: Proper documentation protects patient autonomy and the
physician legally.
10. A physician’s failure to maintain adequate medical records may
lead to:
a. increased reimbursement
b. no consequence
correct answer: c. disciplinary action by the board
d. praise from peers
rationale: TMB requires accurate, complete records; failure can result
in sanctions.
11. A physician must report to the Board within 30 days if they:
a. change office furniture
b. hire a new assistant
correct answer: c. are convicted of a felony
d. have a good performance review
rationale: Felony convictions affect licensure and must be disclosed.
12. Delegation of medical acts to staff is permitted only if:
a. staff volunteer
correct answer: b. the act is lawful and under appropriate
supervision
c. it increases revenue
d. patient signs a waiver
rationale: Delegation must be lawful and the physician remains
responsible.
A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATED STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) NEWEST UPDATED VERSION
|FULL REVISED |ALL YOU NEED FOR A GUARANTEED PASS A+
(MOSTED TESTED QUESTIONS)
1. Which statute primarily governs the practice of medicine in
Texas?
a. Texas education code
correct answer: b. Texas occupations code chapters 151–165
c. Texas penal code
d. Texas health & safety code
rationale: The Texas Medical Practice Act is codified within the Texas
Occupations Code, Chapters 151–165.
2. Who has the authority to issue, renew, suspend, or revoke
physician licenses in Texas?
a. Texas state board of pharmacy
correct answer: b. Texas medical board
c. department of health services
d. Texas hospital association
rationale: Licensing authority resides with the Texas Medical Board
(TMB).
3. The minimum passing score for the Texas Medical Jurisprudence
Examination is:
a. 65%
correct answer: b. 75%
,c. 85%
d. 90%
rationale: A score of 75% correct or higher is required to pass.
4. A physician must renew their Texas medical license:
a. annually
b. every 18 months
correct answer: c. every two years
d. every five years
rationale: Texas medical licenses renew on a biennial cycle.
5. To be eligible for controlled substance prescribing privileges, a
physician must:
a. complete no requirements
b. register with DEA only
correct answer: c. hold both a Texas medical license and a deal
registration
d. hire a compliance officer
rationale: Controlled substances can be legally prescribed only by a
licensed physician with a DEA registration.
6. A physician’s duty to report a colleague for possible impairment
relates to:
a. insurance compliance
correct answer: b. protecting public health and safety
c. marketing purposes
d. billing audits
,rationale: Reporting impaired practitioners promotes patient safety and
meets professional obligations.
7. Prescribing a controlled substance without a medical purpose
may constitute:
a. good practice
b. a civil infraction
correct answer: c. unprofessional conduct
d. harmless behavior
rationale: Prescribing controlled drugs without legitimate medical need
violates standards and board rules.
8. Informed consent must, at a minimum, include discussion of:
a. physician’s personal beliefs
correct answer: b. risks, benefits, and alternatives to treatment
c. patient’s insurance status
d. physician’s financial interests
rationale: Effective consent requires that patients understand the
procedure’s risks, benefits, and available alternatives.
9. If a patient refuses a recommended treatment, the physician
should:
a. proceed anyway
b. threaten to withdraw care
correct answer: c. document the refusal and reason in the medical
record
d. call law enforcement
, rationale: Proper documentation protects patient autonomy and the
physician legally.
10. A physician’s failure to maintain adequate medical records may
lead to:
a. increased reimbursement
b. no consequence
correct answer: c. disciplinary action by the board
d. praise from peers
rationale: TMB requires accurate, complete records; failure can result
in sanctions.
11. A physician must report to the Board within 30 days if they:
a. change office furniture
b. hire a new assistant
correct answer: c. are convicted of a felony
d. have a good performance review
rationale: Felony convictions affect licensure and must be disclosed.
12. Delegation of medical acts to staff is permitted only if:
a. staff volunteer
correct answer: b. the act is lawful and under appropriate
supervision
c. it increases revenue
d. patient signs a waiver
rationale: Delegation must be lawful and the physician remains
responsible.
