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1. 1A chiropractor voluntarily places a North Carolina license on inactive status but continues seeing patients. Which statement controls?

   1. A. Practice is allowed for 30 days after inactivation
   2. B. Practice is allowed only without advertising
   3. C. Practice is allowed only under another chiropractor
   4. D. An inactive license holder may not practice chiropractic in the State

   Answer: D

   Explanation: G.S. 90-155(d) is categorical: "A licensee with an inactive license shall not practice chiropractic in this State."

   Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 8 — G.S. 90-155(d)

2. 2A North Carolina chiropractor changes both a home address and professional email address. By when must the updated contact information reach the Board?

   1. A. Within 10 days
   2. B. Within 15 days
   3. C. Within 30 days
   4. D. Within 60 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule states, "Updated contact information shall be forwarded to the Board office email ... within 30 days after any such change." Therefore the chiropractor has 30 days.

   Reference: 21 Ncac Ch 10 Rules — 21 NCAC 10 .0204(b)

3. 3Except for the first-license year, what is the statutory annual renewal deadline for a North Carolina chiropractic license?

   1. A. September 30
   2. B. December 1
   3. C. December 31
   4. D. January 30

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The statute says licensees must renew "on or before December 31 of each year following the year in which a license is first issued."

   Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 8 — G.S. 90-155(a)

4. 4A current North Carolina chiropractic license is not renewed for the next year. On what date is it placed on inactive status?

   1. A. December 31
   2. B. January 15
   3. C. January 30
   4. D. March 1

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 21 NCAC 10 .0204 provides, "A current license that is not renewed shall be placed on inactive status on January 30th of the following year."

   Reference: 21 Ncac Ch 10 Rules — 21 NCAC 10 .0204(c)

5. 5Where must a supervising chiropractor be while a preceptorship student performs chiropractic services?

   1. A. Anywhere in the same building
   2. B. Within the immediate patient treatment area and always available
   3. C. Within ten minutes of the office
   4. D. Available by live video connection

   Answer: B

   Explanation: G.S. 90-142.1 defines direct supervision to mean the chiropractor "must be within the immediate patient treatment area and available to the student at all times."

   Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 8 — G.S. 90-142.1(a)

6. 6How many Board-approved continuing-education hours must a typical North Carolina chiropractor obtain each calendar year for renewal?

   1. A. 8 hours
   2. B. 10 hours
   3. C. 12 hours
   4. D. 18 hours

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The current rule requires "18 hours (2 days) of Board-approved continuing education each calendar year."

   Reference: 21 Ncac Ch 10 Rules — 21 NCAC 10 .0204(e)

7. 7A North Carolina chiropractor proposes prescribing a noncontrolled medication for a patient's condition. What does the chiropractic statute permit?

   1. A. A noncontrolled drug may be prescribed when it is included in the treatment plan
   2. B. A prescription drug may be used only as an adjunct to a spinal adjustment
   3. C. No medicine or drugs may be prescribed or administered
   4. D. A drug may be administered under a standing order from a physician

   Answer: C

   Explanation: G.S. 90-151 says a chiropractor "shall not prescribe for or administer to any person any medicine or drugs."

   Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 8 — G.S. 90-151

8. 8Of the ordinary 18-hour annual continuing-education requirement, what minimum must be obtained through in-person or live online sessions?

   1. A. 6 hours
   2. B. 8 hours
   3. C. 10 hours
   4. D. 12 hours

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule states, "At least 10 hours shall be obtained by attending in-person or live online educational sessions."

   Reference: 21 Ncac Ch 10 Rules — 21 NCAC 10 .0204(e)

9. 9Which proposed service is expressly outside a North Carolina chiropractic license regardless of the chiropractor's training?

   1. A. Diagnostic imaging
   2. B. Orthopedic examination
   3. C. Surgery
   4. D. Nutritional management

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The license limitation says a chiropractor may not "practice osteopathy or surgery." Surgery is therefore expressly excluded.

   Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 8 — G.S. 90-151

10. 10What is the maximum annual continuing-education credit a North Carolina chiropractor may earn through approved individual-study courses?

    1. A. 2 hours
    2. B. 6 hours
    3. C. 8 hours
    4. D. 12 hours

    Answer: C

    Explanation: 21 NCAC 10 .0210(a) permits "as many as eight credit hours of continuing education each year" through approved individual study.

    Reference: 21 Ncac Ch 10 Rules — 21 NCAC 10 .0210(a)