TERMS

Question 0

Bill

Answer 0

proposed act that is before Parliament for consideration. in order for a bill to become enacted and to become an act it must receive 3 readings and be passed by the House of Commons and Senate and then receive royal assent

Question 1

Act

Answer 1

• A bill that is passed by Parliament after it’s third reading.
• acts outline what is to be done/not done.
• The terms act & statue are interchangeable.

Question 2

Regulations

Answer 2

• The rules of the act/explain how to follow the act.
• description of the procedures to be followed in carrying out the provision of the act.
• defines the application and enforcement of the legislation

Question 3

By-law

Answer 3

rules established by organizations and associations.

- By-laws enable the various regulatory authorities to regulate the provision and make changes/updates quickly.

Question 4

standards

Answer 4

• describe specific activities that must be performed in order to meet the requirements of the regulations.
• excepted consensus of practice by members of the profession.

Question 5

guidelines

Answer 5

• suggestions of voluntary behavior that might assist practitioners.
• not intended to be mandatory.
• serve as a ‘word to the wise’.
• do not have force, law or regulation.

Question 6

policy

Answer 6

outlines the position of the publisher of a policy on a specific practice situation.

Question 7

title

Answer 7

full legal name of legislation

-example: an act respecting food, drugs, cosmetics and therapeutic devices.

Question 8

short title

Answer 8

abbreviated name the act is more commonly known as

-example: FDA

Question 9

part

Answer 9

largest portion of a written law, and server to divide different content areas within the law
-like chapters

Question 10

section and subsection

Answer 10

section: small distinct numbered subdivision of an act.

further broken down is a subsection

Question 11

clauses

Answer 11

The portions or divisions of subsections.

Question 12

schedule

Answer 12

A formal list of contents or inventory of items

example: schedule G drugs

Question 13

regulatory bodies

Answer 13

regulate the profession for the protection of the public by means of making or enforcing laws

Question 14

advocacy bodies

Answer 14

for particular segment of the profession.

Examples: pharmacists, manufacturers, non-RX drug manufacturers, pharmacy technicians, etc.

Question 15

Non-Maleficence

Answer 15

The belief that HCPs have an ethnical duty to ensure that they do not harm their patients, and will prevent harm from occurring, if possible.
Examples: do not kill; do not cause pain and suffering; do not take patients autonomy; do not be unkind, insensitive, or demeaning; do not cause patient to feel helpless or abandoned.

Question 16

beneficence

Answer 16

The belief that HCP’s have a responsibility to positively benefit their patients, not just to avoid doing harm to them or preventing harm from occurring.

• going the extra mile for patients
• protecting and defending the rights of others

Question 17

respect for persons

Answer 17

refers to the idea that we recognize and honor the inherent worth and dignity of all human beings, as human beings.

• respecting our patients personal autonomy
• protecting our patients privacy and confidentiality
• ensuring that informed consent is received and understood

Question 18

justice

Answer 18

• Impartial
• Objective
• Fair
• Right & appropriate according to the law

Question 19

veracity

Answer 19

obligation to tell the truth and not lie or deceive others

Question 20

Fidelity

Answer 20

• The belief that HCP’s must be loyal and faithful people who impatiens can trust to keep their commitment to them in particular and to society in general to protect their interests
• acting in the patient’s best interest, not our own
• taking action against inappropriate behavior demonstrated by others

Question 21

ethical issue

Answer 21

A situation that rises and ethical question about right and wrong

Question 22

ethical dilemma

Answer 22

involves a situation which raises an ethical questionable right and wrong which involves a conflict of values

Question 23

competence in capacity

Answer 23

The mental ability to practice and perform the tasks and walls assigned to pharmacy technicians as HCP’s

Question 24

Competence in ability

Answer 24

ability to perform the responsibilities (tasks and roles) required of pharmacy technicians to the standard necessary for safe, effective and ethical practice

Question 25

incapacity

Answer 25

A practitioner is incapacitated when he/she is suffering from a physical or mental illness or condition, that may make it necessary for actions to be taken to restrict his/her ability to practice for the best interest of the publics safety

Question 26

A drug diverter

Answer 26

one whose sole motivation is to sell drugs for money

Question 27

drug abuser

Answer 27

an individual who has no legitimate need but is dependent on a drug

Question 28

drug tolerance

Answer 28

occurs as the body adapts to the drugs action

Question 29

dependence

Answer 29

find as the compulsive use of a substance resulting in physical, psychological, or social harm to the user, with continued use despite the harm.

Question 30

addiction

Answer 30

State in which the body relies on a substance for normal functioning and develops physical dependence.
-characterized by 4 C’s

Question 31

The 4 C’s

Answer 31

• Craving
• loss of Control of amount/frequency
• Compulsion to use
• use despite Consequences

Question 32

dispense

Answer 32

to provide a drug pursuant to a prescription, but does not include administration of the drug.

Question 33

drug

Answer 33

as substance or mixture of substances prescribed in the regulations.

Question 34

pharmacist

Answer 34

A person whose name is entered on the register of pharmacists

Question 35

pharmacy technician

Answer 35

A person who has qualifications, experience and other requirements set out in the regulations.

Question 36

practice direction

Answer 36

written statement made by the council for the purpose of giving direction to the members and owners about the conduct their practices of pharmacy operations.

Question 37

practitioner

Answer 37

person license to practice medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, veterinary surgery, or veterinary dentistry in Manitoba or in any other province or territory in Canada