Texas Jurisprudence Exam| 50 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

If a physician is treating a patient suffering from chronic pain with extended drug therapy, and enters into a written pain management agreement with a patient, which of the following is not required to be included in the agreement? Correct Answer: C. the patient agrees to see a mental health professional If a physician is going to treat a patient with an alternative treatment instead of the standard of care, the treatment plan must: Correct Answer: D. All of the above Which of the following is true regarding the corporate practice of medicine in Texas? Correct Answer: B. Corporate practice of medicine is prohibited If patient medical records are requested in an emergency, you may still charge the patient. Correct Answer: B. False Dr. K's sister asks her to prescribe antibiotics to her minor child. Dr. K does not believe that antibiotics are indications... is insistent so Dr. K writes the prescription. Is this a violation of the Medical Practice Act or Board rules? Correct Answer: A? Texas law requires that when a physician dispenses a controlled substance, they must maintain prescribing records under the Controlled Substances Act be kept for a minimum of how many years? Correct Answer: C. 2 years and any other minimum required by federal law After your Texas License is issued to you by the Medical Board, you must: Correct Answer: C. Register A physician who has just completed residency in any specialty may advertise as being "board eligible" in that specialty. Correct Answer: B. False Patient Sally requests her medical records from Dr. P. However, Dr.P's staff person who copies is on maternity leave. How long does Dr.P have to comply with the patient's request? Correct Answer: C. 15 business days The Medical Board will notify you by mail at least 30 days before your registration permit expires. Correct Answer: B. False 60 days Dangerous drugs or devices are those that are unsafe for self-medication and that are not classified as controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. Correct Answer: A. True A licensed physician who suffers from an impairment that affects their ability to actively practice medicine must report this impairment to the Medical Board at the time they renew their license. Correct Answer: A. True