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NEW MEXICO CHIROPRACTIC JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR-JUST RELEASED
NEW MEXICO CHIROPRACTIC JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
Based on the New Mexico Chiropractic Physician Practice Act (§§61-4-1 through 61-4-17 NMSA 1978)
and NMAC Title 16, Chapter 4.
DEFINITION OF CHIROPRACTIC
• Core definition: Science, art and philosophy of things natural; locating and removing
interference with transmission or expression of nerve forces and adjacent structures, especially
vertebral column and pelvis, for restoring and maintaining health; primarily by adjustment and
manipulation of human structure
Q1. Dr. Smith is applying for chiropractic licensure in New Mexico. He has passed all four parts of the
NBCE exam but has not taken the physiotherapy examination. What is his eligibility status?
A) Fully eligible; physiotherapy is not required
B) Must take and pass physiotherapy; all five NBCE components are required
C) May substitute 2 years of practice experience for physiotherapy
D) Physiotherapy is optional for chiropractors in New Mexico
Answer: B
Rationale: The Chiropractic Board accepts successful completion of all parts of the NBCE examination,
including Parts I, II, III, IV and physiotherapy
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Q2. Dr. Jones has applied for licensure in New Mexico and received the jurisprudence examination from
the board office. What score must he achieve to pass?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Answer: B
Rationale: The applicant must pass the jurisprudence exam with a minimum score of 75%
Q3. During a board audit, Dr. Garcia is asked to produce continuing education records from two years
ago. She no longer has those records. What is the requirement for record retention?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
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Answer: C
Rationale: Continuing education records must be maintained for three years following the renewal cycle
in which they were earned
Q4. A chiropractic physician in New Mexico wants to prescribe an antibiotic for a patient with a bacterial
infection. Is this permitted under current law?
A) Yes, chiropractors may prescribe all medications
B) Yes, but only for non-controlled substances
C) No, prescription or use of controlled or dangerous drugs is excluded from chiropractic scope
D) No, chiropractors cannot prescribe any medication, including non-prescription
Answer: C
Rationale: Chiropractic scope explicitly excludes "prescription or use of controlled or dangerous drugs"
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Q5. Dr. Patel examines a patient using X-ray and lab tests. Is this within the chiropractic scope of
practice in New Mexico?
A) No, chiropractors cannot use X-ray or diagnostic procedures
B) Yes, chiropractic physicians may diagnose using necessary diagnostic procedures, excluding invasive
procedures except as provided by board rule
C) Only X-ray is permitted; lab tests require a medical license
D) Only if supervised by a medical doctor
Answer: B
Rationale: Chiropractic physicians are entitled to diagnose using any necessary diagnostic procedures,
excluding invasive procedures except as provided by board rule
Q6. Dr. Williams is a chiropractic physician who fails to display his license in his office. What is the
potential consequence?
A) No consequence; display is optional
B) A verbal warning only
NEW MEXICO CHIROPRACTIC JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR-JUST RELEASED
NEW MEXICO CHIROPRACTIC JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
Based on the New Mexico Chiropractic Physician Practice Act (§§61-4-1 through 61-4-17 NMSA 1978)
and NMAC Title 16, Chapter 4.
DEFINITION OF CHIROPRACTIC
• Core definition: Science, art and philosophy of things natural; locating and removing
interference with transmission or expression of nerve forces and adjacent structures, especially
vertebral column and pelvis, for restoring and maintaining health; primarily by adjustment and
manipulation of human structure
Q1. Dr. Smith is applying for chiropractic licensure in New Mexico. He has passed all four parts of the
NBCE exam but has not taken the physiotherapy examination. What is his eligibility status?
A) Fully eligible; physiotherapy is not required
B) Must take and pass physiotherapy; all five NBCE components are required
C) May substitute 2 years of practice experience for physiotherapy
D) Physiotherapy is optional for chiropractors in New Mexico
Answer: B
Rationale: The Chiropractic Board accepts successful completion of all parts of the NBCE examination,
including Parts I, II, III, IV and physiotherapy
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Q2. Dr. Jones has applied for licensure in New Mexico and received the jurisprudence examination from
the board office. What score must he achieve to pass?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Answer: B
Rationale: The applicant must pass the jurisprudence exam with a minimum score of 75%
Q3. During a board audit, Dr. Garcia is asked to produce continuing education records from two years
ago. She no longer has those records. What is the requirement for record retention?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
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Answer: C
Rationale: Continuing education records must be maintained for three years following the renewal cycle
in which they were earned
Q4. A chiropractic physician in New Mexico wants to prescribe an antibiotic for a patient with a bacterial
infection. Is this permitted under current law?
A) Yes, chiropractors may prescribe all medications
B) Yes, but only for non-controlled substances
C) No, prescription or use of controlled or dangerous drugs is excluded from chiropractic scope
D) No, chiropractors cannot prescribe any medication, including non-prescription
Answer: C
Rationale: Chiropractic scope explicitly excludes "prescription or use of controlled or dangerous drugs"
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Q5. Dr. Patel examines a patient using X-ray and lab tests. Is this within the chiropractic scope of
practice in New Mexico?
A) No, chiropractors cannot use X-ray or diagnostic procedures
B) Yes, chiropractic physicians may diagnose using necessary diagnostic procedures, excluding invasive
procedures except as provided by board rule
C) Only X-ray is permitted; lab tests require a medical license
D) Only if supervised by a medical doctor
Answer: B
Rationale: Chiropractic physicians are entitled to diagnose using any necessary diagnostic procedures,
excluding invasive procedures except as provided by board rule
Q6. Dr. Williams is a chiropractic physician who fails to display his license in his office. What is the
potential consequence?
A) No consequence; display is optional
B) A verbal warning only
