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Question 1
To be eligible to be licensed as a Physician Assistant (PA) in Oklahoma,
an applicant must meet several requirements. Which of the following is
NOT a requirement for licensure?
A) Successfully completing of an educational program for PAs or
surgeon assistants accredited by the ARC-PA
B) Successfully completing of a four-year degree program at an
accredited college or university
C) Holding a certificate issued by the NCCPA
D) Being of good moral character
E) Having passed a jurisprudence (JP) exam approved by the Oklahoma
Board
Correct Answer: B) Successfully completing of a four-year degree
program at an accredited college/university
Rationale: While completing an accredited PA program and holding
NCCPA certification are standard, a strict standalone four-year degree
requirement is not the primary disqualifier listed under standard
professional eligibility paths compared to accredited program
completion and national certification.
Question 2
,Regarding eligibility to be licensed as a Physician Assistant
(PA) in Oklahoma, which of the following are true? (1) There is
a requirement that applicants pass the JP exam with a score of
75 or better within 3 attempts; (2) An applicant who is unable to
pass the JP exam within 3 attempts must appear before a
committee to address the reasons and re-evaluate eligibility; (3)
It is at the discretion of the committee to allow an applicant
additional attempts to take the JP exam.
A. (1)
B. (1) and (2)
C. (1), (2), and (3)
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Board rules specify that candidates have 3 attempts
to achieve a passing score of 75% or higher on the jurisprudence
exam. Failing three times requires a formal committee
appearance to review reasons and re-evaluate eligibility, with
additional attempts granted solely at the committee's discretion.
Question 3
The state entity that issues medical, surgical, and PA licenses to
applicants who have met all statutory requirements in Oklahoma
is:
A. The Oklahoma State Board of Health
B. The Oklahoma State Board of Examiners in Optometry
C. The Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and
Supervision
D. The Oklahoma Board of Nursing
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure
and Supervision is the sole regulatory agency responsible for
licensing and disciplining allopathic physicians, PAs, and
specific allied health practitioners in the state.
Question 4
Regarding the membership and composition of the Oklahoma
Medical Board, which of the following is true? (1) The board
consists of members appointed by the governor; (2) All
professional members must be active practicing physicians; (3)
At least one member must be a physician who supervises PAs;
(4) At least a portion of the board consists of public members
who are not licensed medical professionals.
A. (1) only
B. (1) and (2)
C. (2) and (4)
D. (1), (3), and (4)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Board is structured to include gubernatorial
appointments comprising licensed medical professionals
(including those experienced in supervision) alongside
mandatory public/lay members to protect consumer interests.
Question 5