APC Regulatory & Ethical Standards 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Pharmacy Board of Australia (PBA)

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A state-issued controlled drug prescription form

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A range of sanctions from reprimand to cancellation of registration

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

(APC) Australian Pharmacy Council Practice Test

(APC) Australian Pharmacy Council Practice Test

APC Regulatory & Ethical Standards 3