FANZCA Industry Regulations 2

Question 1

Which Australian government body is responsible for regulating therapeutic goods including anaesthetic drugs?

Accepted Answer

TGA

Answer

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulates therapeutic goods including medications, medical devices, and anaesthetic agents in Australia.

Question 2

Under ANZCA Professional Document PS18, minimum monitoring during general anaesthesia must include which parameter at all times?

Accepted Answer

Pulse oximetry

Answer

ANZCA PS18 mandates continuous pulse oximetry as a minimum monitoring standard throughout general anaesthesia.

Question 3

The ANZCA document that defines the standards for the anaesthesia workplace (machine check, equipment) is designated as:

Accepted Answer

PS28

Answer

ANZCA PS28 outlines the standards for anaesthesia workstations, including pre-use checks and equipment requirements.

Question 4

In Australia, Schedule 8 (S8) controlled drugs such as fentanyl must be stored in a manner that complies with which type of security requirement?

Accepted Answer

A locked steel safe or cabinet of specified construction

Answer

S8 drugs must be stored in a specifically constructed locked steel cabinet meeting state/territory poison regulations for controlled substance security.

Question 5

ANZCA's PS15 professional document pertains to which aspect of anaesthesia practice?

Accepted Answer

Recommendations for the pre-anaesthesia consultation

Answer

ANZCA PS15 provides recommendations for the pre-anaesthesia consultation, detailing what the anaesthetist must assess before administering anaesthesia.

(FANZCA) Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Practice Test

(FANZCA) Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Practice Test

FANZCA Industry Regulations 2