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Regulatory & Ethical Standards Flashcards

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  1. Which body is responsible for registering pharmacists and setting standards of practice in Australia?

    Answer: Pharmacy Board of Australia (PBA)

    The Pharmacy Board of Australia, under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, is responsible for pharmacist registration and standards.

  2. A Schedule 8 (S8) medication prescription in most Australian states must be written on:

    Answer: A state-issued controlled drug prescription form

    S8 controlled medicines require state-issued controlled drug prescription forms that include security features and are tracked by health departments.

  3. Under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, a pharmacist found guilty of 'unprofessional conduct' may receive which of the following outcomes?

    Answer: A range of sanctions from reprimand to cancellation of registration

    The National Law allows tribunals to impose a spectrum of sanctions, from reprimand and conditions to suspension or cancellation of registration.

  4. What does 'informed consent' require a pharmacist to ensure when counselling a patient about a new medication?

    Answer: The patient understands the medication's purpose, risks, and alternatives before agreeing to take it

    Informed consent requires that the patient understands and voluntarily agrees to treatment, including understanding risks, benefits, and alternatives.

  5. A pharmacist suspects a patient is misusing codeine-containing products. According to APC standards, the pharmacist should FIRST:

    Answer: Conduct a brief intervention and assess the patient's needs in a non-judgmental manner

    Brief intervention using a motivational, non-judgmental approach is the recommended first step before escalating to other actions.

  6. The pharmacy profession's Code of Ethics requires pharmacists to maintain which of the following in all professional interactions?

    Answer: Integrity, honesty, and respect for the dignity of persons

    The PSA Code of Ethics centres on integrity, honesty, and respect for human dignity as foundational professional obligations.

  7. Which Australian standard mandates that community pharmacies maintain documented standard operating procedures (SOPs)?

    Answer: QCPP (Quality Care Pharmacy Program) accreditation standards

    The QCPP accreditation program requires community pharmacies to maintain and regularly review documented SOPs as a condition of accreditation.