Pharmacy Law, Ethics, and Regulatory Agencies Quiz

Which federal drug law was enacted to stop the sale of inaccurately labeled drugs?

• 1938 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

• 1914 Harrison Narcotics Act

• 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act

• 1951 Durham-Humphrey Amendment

What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

• To prevent illegal distribution and misuse of controlled substances

• To protect privileged information about a customer

• To ensure safety and effectiveness of medications

• To prevent the sale of inaccurately labeled drugs

What are the functions of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

• Improving the safety and quality of care via accreditation of healthcare organizations

• Preventing illegal distribution and misuse of controlled substances

• Making sure companies follow safety standards for employees

• Enforcing guidelines for manufacturers to ensure safety and effectiveness of medications

How can problems with a drug or adverse reactions be reported to the FDA?

• By submitting a report to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• By contacting the Joint Commission

• By contacting the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

• By using MedWatch

What class of drug recalls match it's description?

• These are all correct

• Class 2: Products found to cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of serious harm

• Class 1: Products that could cause serious harm or prove fatal

• Class 3: Products that may have a minor defect or other condition that would not harm the patient

What is the purpose of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?

• To enforce guidelines for manufacturers to ensure safety and effectiveness of medications

• To prevent illegal distribution and misuse of controlled substances

• To make sure companies follow safety standards for employees

• To improve the safety and quality of care via accreditation of healthcare organizations

Which federal drug law established the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?

• 1970 Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act

• 1914 Harrison Narcotics Act

• 1938 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

• 1951 Durham-Humphrey Amendment

What is the purpose of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act?

• To stop the sale of inaccurately labeled drugs

• To ensure safety and effectiveness of medications

• To require all medications to be placed in containers with childproof caps or packaging

• To prevent illegal distribution and misuse of controlled substances

What is the purpose of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA '90)?

• To prevent illegal distribution and misuse of controlled substances

• To prevent the sale of inaccurately labeled drugs

• To ensure safety and effectiveness of medications

• To require pharmacists to counsel all patients who receive new prescriptions

What is the role of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)?

• To enforce guidelines for manufacturers to ensure safety and effectiveness of medications

• To prevent illegal distribution and misuse of controlled substances

• To make sure companies follow safety standards for employees

• To improve the safety and quality of care via accreditation of healthcare organizations