Pharmacy Ethics in Pharmacy 2

Question 1

A pharmacist suspects a prescriber is writing fraudulent prescriptions for controlled substances. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Report suspicions to the state board of pharmacy and relevant authorities

Answer

Pharmacists have a professional and legal duty to report suspected prescription fraud to appropriate regulatory and law enforcement authorities.

Question 2

Which ethical principle is most directly violated when a pharmacist dispenses a medication knowing the patient cannot afford follow-up care needed to use it safely?

Accepted Answer

Non-maleficence

Answer

Non-maleficence ('do no harm') is violated when a pharmacist knowingly facilitates a situation that could result in patient harm.

Question 3

A pharmacy technician tells you they overheard a coworker sharing a patient's HIV status with an unauthorized staff member. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Document the incident and report it per your facility's HIPAA breach protocol

Answer

HIPAA breaches must be documented and reported through established institutional protocols, not handled informally.

Question 4

The principle of veracity in pharmacy ethics primarily means:

Accepted Answer

Providing accurate drug information and being truthful with patients

Answer

Veracity obligates pharmacists to be truthful and provide accurate, honest information in all professional communications.

Question 5

A patient requests that their methadone maintenance therapy information not be shared with their primary care physician. How should the pharmacist respond?

Accepted Answer

Inform the patient that substance use treatment records have special protections under 42 CFR Part 2

Answer

Substance use disorder treatment records are protected by 42 CFR Part 2, which imposes stricter confidentiality rules than standard HIPAA.

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Pharmacy Ethics in Pharmacy 2