TEXAS MEDICAL
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
REVIEW GUIDE
1. What best describes the structure of the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Exam?
A. 75 questions completed in 90 minutes
✅ B. 50 questions completed in 60 minutes, minimum passing 75 percent
C. 40 questions completed in 45 minutes, passing 80 percent
D. 100 questions completed in 120 minutes, passing 70 percent
Rationale: The TMJ contains 50 multiple-choice questions to be finished within an hour. A
score of 75 percent demonstrates adequate knowledge of Texas medical law. The other options
exaggerate or understate the actual length and requirement.
2. How much does the exam cost and how many attempts are allowed?
A. $25 per attempt, maximum 3
✅ B. $34 per attempt, unlimited attempts
C. $50 per attempt, maximum 2
D. $30 per attempt, maximum 5
Rationale: Each sitting costs $34, and there is no cap on retakes. The Texas Medical Board
allows repeated attempts until passing. Other amounts or limits are incorrect.
3. What major change occurred in 2019 for the TMJ exam?
A. Became proctored at Pearson VUE centers only
B. Increased question count to 75
✅ C. Became unproctored and available to take at home online
D. Required webcam supervision at all times
Rationale: Since September 2019, examinees may complete the test online without in-person
proctoring. This flexibility broadened access; the remaining options describe outdated or
nonexistent policies.
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,4. What is the recommended preparation method?
✅ A. One focused morning reviewing high-yield legal topics
B. Two weeks of rote memorization
C. Attending multiple seminars
D. Daily group study for a month
Rationale: The TMJ emphasizes comprehension of Texas law and common-sense application,
not memorization. A concentrated morning review of core statutes is generally sufficient.
Extended study plans are unnecessary.
5. How is the Texas Medical Board composed?
A. 10 physicians + 5 laypersons
B. 15 physicians + 3 laypersons
✅ C. 12 physicians (9 MDs + 3 DOs) and 7 laypersons = 19 members
D. 20 physicians appointed by the Governor
Rationale: The TMB has 19 members—12 licensed physicians and 7 public members—each
serving 6-year terms. Any number other than 19 or different composition misrepresents the
statute.
6. What are common reporting deadlines to the TMB and exceptions?
✅ A. Most 30 days; 48 h child abuse; 5 d birth; 10 d death; 7 d communicable (1 d
TB/pertussis); 15 d records
B. All reports 10 days no exceptions
C. Varies 15–90 days randomly
D. Annual only
Rationale: Standard reports require 30 days, but statutes shorten deadlines for urgent public-
health or record-release obligations. Knowing these exceptions ensures legal compliance.
7. What is the main role of the TMB?
A. Oversee medical schools
✅ B. Grant licenses and discipline licensees
C. Run continuing education programs
D. Handle billing disputes
Rationale: The Board regulates licensure and enforces the Texas Medical Practice Act.
Education and billing oversight belong to other agencies.
8. What is the nature of the TMJ review guide?
✅ A. Concise high-yield overview
B. Extensive legal treatise
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,C. Collection of statutes only
D. Case-law commentary
Rationale: The review condenses core points for efficient study. It omits lengthy statute text,
making it practical for last-minute review.
9. What warning does the author’s disclaimer provide?
✅ A. It is educational only, not legal or medical advice
B. It gives official guidance
C. Author assumes all liability
D. It replaces formal training
Rationale: The guide explicitly disclaims legal responsibility; users must apply judgment and
current regulations independently. Other statements distort the disclaimer’s purpose.
10. What question style requires special attention on the exam?
✅ A. Negatively worded items (“NOT” or “EXCEPT”)
B. All of the above questions
C. Ethical case studies
D. Computation questions
Rationale: Negative phrasing often causes errors; reading carefully avoids selecting a true
statement when the test asks for a false one. The other formats are straightforward.
11. How long should a single pass through study material take?
A. Two days
B. Four hours per topic
✅ C. Around one hour for entire review
D. Half an hour per section
Rationale: The TMJ review is intentionally brief—about an hour for competent physicians
familiar with U.S. practice law. Longer durations indicate over-studying relative to exam scope.
12. What is the Texas Medical Practice Act (MPA)?
A. Federal law for all states
✅ B. Texas Occupations Code Title 3 rules governing physicians
C. Hospital by-laws
D. Ethical guidelines only
Rationale: The MPA codifies legal standards for Texas-licensed physicians within the
Occupations Code. It is state-specific, unlike federal statutes.
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, 13. Who falls under the MPA’s jurisdiction?
A. All health professionals nationwide
✅ B. Texas-licensed MDs and DOs and telemedicine providers treating Texans
C. Out-of-state providers only
D. Medical students only
Rationale: The MPA applies to those practicing medicine on Texas patients, even remotely.
Nurses and other non-physicians are regulated elsewhere.
14. Which professionals are excluded from the MPA?
✅ A. Nurses, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists, chiropractors, students
B. All licensed MDs and DOs
C. Pharmacists
D. Physician assistants
Rationale: Each excluded group has its own licensing board; the MPA pertains solely to
physicians. Confusing boards can lead to misfiling of complaints.
15. What law shields physicians giving unpaid emergency aid?
✅ A. Good Samaritan law
B. EMTALA
C. HIPAA
D. Tort Claims Act
Rationale: The Good Samaritan statute limits liability for non-compensated emergency care,
barring gross negligence. EMTALA applies to hospitals, not volunteer roadside care.
16. Which are required steps for Texas medical licensure?
✅ A. 60 college credits, MD/DO degree, USMLE 1-3 within 7 years, JP exam, PGY1 year
B. College only
C. USMLE Step 1 only
D. Board certification first
Rationale: Texas mandates specific academic, examination, and training credentials. Board
certification is optional for licensure.
17. May a doctor who leaves residency after internship still practice?
✅ A. Yes, fully licensed but not board-certified
B. No, must finish residency
C. Only as researcher
D. Only under supervision
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JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
REVIEW GUIDE
1. What best describes the structure of the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Exam?
A. 75 questions completed in 90 minutes
✅ B. 50 questions completed in 60 minutes, minimum passing 75 percent
C. 40 questions completed in 45 minutes, passing 80 percent
D. 100 questions completed in 120 minutes, passing 70 percent
Rationale: The TMJ contains 50 multiple-choice questions to be finished within an hour. A
score of 75 percent demonstrates adequate knowledge of Texas medical law. The other options
exaggerate or understate the actual length and requirement.
2. How much does the exam cost and how many attempts are allowed?
A. $25 per attempt, maximum 3
✅ B. $34 per attempt, unlimited attempts
C. $50 per attempt, maximum 2
D. $30 per attempt, maximum 5
Rationale: Each sitting costs $34, and there is no cap on retakes. The Texas Medical Board
allows repeated attempts until passing. Other amounts or limits are incorrect.
3. What major change occurred in 2019 for the TMJ exam?
A. Became proctored at Pearson VUE centers only
B. Increased question count to 75
✅ C. Became unproctored and available to take at home online
D. Required webcam supervision at all times
Rationale: Since September 2019, examinees may complete the test online without in-person
proctoring. This flexibility broadened access; the remaining options describe outdated or
nonexistent policies.
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,4. What is the recommended preparation method?
✅ A. One focused morning reviewing high-yield legal topics
B. Two weeks of rote memorization
C. Attending multiple seminars
D. Daily group study for a month
Rationale: The TMJ emphasizes comprehension of Texas law and common-sense application,
not memorization. A concentrated morning review of core statutes is generally sufficient.
Extended study plans are unnecessary.
5. How is the Texas Medical Board composed?
A. 10 physicians + 5 laypersons
B. 15 physicians + 3 laypersons
✅ C. 12 physicians (9 MDs + 3 DOs) and 7 laypersons = 19 members
D. 20 physicians appointed by the Governor
Rationale: The TMB has 19 members—12 licensed physicians and 7 public members—each
serving 6-year terms. Any number other than 19 or different composition misrepresents the
statute.
6. What are common reporting deadlines to the TMB and exceptions?
✅ A. Most 30 days; 48 h child abuse; 5 d birth; 10 d death; 7 d communicable (1 d
TB/pertussis); 15 d records
B. All reports 10 days no exceptions
C. Varies 15–90 days randomly
D. Annual only
Rationale: Standard reports require 30 days, but statutes shorten deadlines for urgent public-
health or record-release obligations. Knowing these exceptions ensures legal compliance.
7. What is the main role of the TMB?
A. Oversee medical schools
✅ B. Grant licenses and discipline licensees
C. Run continuing education programs
D. Handle billing disputes
Rationale: The Board regulates licensure and enforces the Texas Medical Practice Act.
Education and billing oversight belong to other agencies.
8. What is the nature of the TMJ review guide?
✅ A. Concise high-yield overview
B. Extensive legal treatise
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,C. Collection of statutes only
D. Case-law commentary
Rationale: The review condenses core points for efficient study. It omits lengthy statute text,
making it practical for last-minute review.
9. What warning does the author’s disclaimer provide?
✅ A. It is educational only, not legal or medical advice
B. It gives official guidance
C. Author assumes all liability
D. It replaces formal training
Rationale: The guide explicitly disclaims legal responsibility; users must apply judgment and
current regulations independently. Other statements distort the disclaimer’s purpose.
10. What question style requires special attention on the exam?
✅ A. Negatively worded items (“NOT” or “EXCEPT”)
B. All of the above questions
C. Ethical case studies
D. Computation questions
Rationale: Negative phrasing often causes errors; reading carefully avoids selecting a true
statement when the test asks for a false one. The other formats are straightforward.
11. How long should a single pass through study material take?
A. Two days
B. Four hours per topic
✅ C. Around one hour for entire review
D. Half an hour per section
Rationale: The TMJ review is intentionally brief—about an hour for competent physicians
familiar with U.S. practice law. Longer durations indicate over-studying relative to exam scope.
12. What is the Texas Medical Practice Act (MPA)?
A. Federal law for all states
✅ B. Texas Occupations Code Title 3 rules governing physicians
C. Hospital by-laws
D. Ethical guidelines only
Rationale: The MPA codifies legal standards for Texas-licensed physicians within the
Occupations Code. It is state-specific, unlike federal statutes.
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, 13. Who falls under the MPA’s jurisdiction?
A. All health professionals nationwide
✅ B. Texas-licensed MDs and DOs and telemedicine providers treating Texans
C. Out-of-state providers only
D. Medical students only
Rationale: The MPA applies to those practicing medicine on Texas patients, even remotely.
Nurses and other non-physicians are regulated elsewhere.
14. Which professionals are excluded from the MPA?
✅ A. Nurses, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists, chiropractors, students
B. All licensed MDs and DOs
C. Pharmacists
D. Physician assistants
Rationale: Each excluded group has its own licensing board; the MPA pertains solely to
physicians. Confusing boards can lead to misfiling of complaints.
15. What law shields physicians giving unpaid emergency aid?
✅ A. Good Samaritan law
B. EMTALA
C. HIPAA
D. Tort Claims Act
Rationale: The Good Samaritan statute limits liability for non-compensated emergency care,
barring gross negligence. EMTALA applies to hospitals, not volunteer roadside care.
16. Which are required steps for Texas medical licensure?
✅ A. 60 college credits, MD/DO degree, USMLE 1-3 within 7 years, JP exam, PGY1 year
B. College only
C. USMLE Step 1 only
D. Board certification first
Rationale: Texas mandates specific academic, examination, and training credentials. Board
certification is optional for licensure.
17. May a doctor who leaves residency after internship still practice?
✅ A. Yes, fully licensed but not board-certified
B. No, must finish residency
C. Only as researcher
D. Only under supervision
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