TEXAS JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ()
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? - 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: - ANSWER-D. All of the above
Which of the following is true regarding the corporate practice of medicine in Texas? - ANSWER-B.
Corporate practice of medicine is prohibited
If patient medical records are requested in an emergency, you may still charge the patient. - 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? - 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? -
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: - ANSWER-C. Register
A physician who has just completed residency in any specialty may advertise as being "board eligible"
in that specialty. - 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? - ANSWER-C. 15
business days
The Medical Board will notify you by mail at least 30 days before your registration permit expires. -
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. - 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. -
ANSWER-A. True
A physician is required to notify the Medical Board within 30 days of the following events except: -
ANSWER-C. Obtaining board certification
You have been practicing in Texas for a couple of years when you realize that your registration has
been expired for 24 days. Which is the best course of action? - ANSWER-B. Go online and renew
In Texas, a pregnant minor is emancipated for all purposes. - ANSWER-B. False
ANSWERS ()
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? - 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: - ANSWER-D. All of the above
Which of the following is true regarding the corporate practice of medicine in Texas? - ANSWER-B.
Corporate practice of medicine is prohibited
If patient medical records are requested in an emergency, you may still charge the patient. - 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? - 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? -
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: - ANSWER-C. Register
A physician who has just completed residency in any specialty may advertise as being "board eligible"
in that specialty. - 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? - ANSWER-C. 15
business days
The Medical Board will notify you by mail at least 30 days before your registration permit expires. -
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. - 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. -
ANSWER-A. True
A physician is required to notify the Medical Board within 30 days of the following events except: -
ANSWER-C. Obtaining board certification
You have been practicing in Texas for a couple of years when you realize that your registration has
been expired for 24 days. Which is the best course of action? - ANSWER-B. Go online and renew
In Texas, a pregnant minor is emancipated for all purposes. - ANSWER-B. False
