CPSNB Jurisprudence Practice Exam
Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales
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1. Which legislation governs the practice of medicine in
New Brunswick?
a) Canada Health Act
b)Medical Act of New Brunswick
c) Public Hospitals Act
d)Criminal Code of Canada
The Medical Act of New Brunswick provides the
legal framework for the regulation of medicine in
the province.
2. The CPSNB’s primary mandate is to:
a) Advocate for physicians’ rights
b)Protect the public by regulating the practice of
, medicine
c) Support physician wellness exclusively
d)Manage hospital funding
, Regulatory colleges exist to protect the public
interest by ensuring physicians meet standards.
3. A physician must hold which of the following to
legally practise in New Brunswick?
a) Federal licence
b)Certificate of registration from CPSNB
c) CMA membership
d)Hospital privileges
Only CPSNB registration authorizes legal practice in
the province.
4. Which body accredits postgraduate medical
training programs in Canada?
a) CPSNB
b)Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Canada / College of Family Physicians of Canada
c) CMA
d)CIHI
Postgraduate training is accredited nationally by the
RCPSC and CFPC.
5. A physician who wishes to prescribe narcotics in
New Brunswick must comply with:
a) Canadian Medical Association policy
b)Provincial privacy laws only
, c) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales
2025|2026 Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
1. Which legislation governs the practice of medicine in
New Brunswick?
a) Canada Health Act
b)Medical Act of New Brunswick
c) Public Hospitals Act
d)Criminal Code of Canada
The Medical Act of New Brunswick provides the
legal framework for the regulation of medicine in
the province.
2. The CPSNB’s primary mandate is to:
a) Advocate for physicians’ rights
b)Protect the public by regulating the practice of
, medicine
c) Support physician wellness exclusively
d)Manage hospital funding
, Regulatory colleges exist to protect the public
interest by ensuring physicians meet standards.
3. A physician must hold which of the following to
legally practise in New Brunswick?
a) Federal licence
b)Certificate of registration from CPSNB
c) CMA membership
d)Hospital privileges
Only CPSNB registration authorizes legal practice in
the province.
4. Which body accredits postgraduate medical
training programs in Canada?
a) CPSNB
b)Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Canada / College of Family Physicians of Canada
c) CMA
d)CIHI
Postgraduate training is accredited nationally by the
RCPSC and CFPC.
5. A physician who wishes to prescribe narcotics in
New Brunswick must comply with:
a) Canadian Medical Association policy
b)Provincial privacy laws only
, c) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
