PHARMACY LAW AND ETHICS MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Ethics
The branch of philosophy that seeks to understand the nature, purposes, justifications,
and founding principles of moral rules and the systems they comprise
Metaethics
The study of the origin and meaning of ethical concepts
Normative ethics
attempts to determine what moral standards of conduct SHOULD be followed so that
human behavior and conduct can be morally right; how one OUGHT to act
Applied ethics
The philosophical search for right and wrong within controversial scenarios
Descriptive ethics
Study of what people believe to be right and wrong and why they believe it; how people
ACTUALLY act
Consequential theory
based on the idea that the morally right action is whatever action leads to the maximum
balance of good over evil; rightness or wrongness of an action is determined by the
CONSEQUENCES of the action
Nonconsequential theory
based on the idea that rightness or wrongness of an action is determined solely on that
action and NOT the consequences
Utilitarian ethics
Determines the moral worth of an action solely by its contribution to overall usefulness;
advocates the greatest good for the greatest number
Deontological ethics
Referred to as duty-based ethics and involves ethical analysis according to a moral
code or rules, religious or secular; focuses on DUTY when determining the right conduct
,Ethical relativism
Relative to the norms of one's culture; belief that morality is relative to each individual
culture
Paternalism
Making decisions for others
What are the four pillars of ethics?
autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice
Autonomy
Right to make one's own decisions; requires that patient has the capacity for making an
informed decision
Beneficence
doing good, showing compassion, and helping others
Nonmaleficence
Avoid causing harm
Justice
Obligation to be fair in the distribution of benefits and risks
What are the requirements a patient must meet to make an informed decision?
given alternatives, potential benefits of each, potential harms of each, and the patient
can express an understanding of the consequences of their choices
The following is an example of what ethics principle?
Making an impartial medical decision regardless of economic status,
ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc.
Justice
Positive tolerance
Implies that a person accepts the differences in others
Negative tolerance
One will reluctantly put up with another person's beliefs
Who does the TSBP exist to protect?
The public, not pharmacists
What is the mission of the TSBP?
, The Texas state board of pharmacy, as a leader in protecting the public health of the
citizens of Texas, shall uphold quality standards for licensing and facilitate regulation
that promotes innovative, multidisciplinary, and collaborative practices and education
which produce quality care and positive patient outcomes
How many members are appointed to the TSBP?
11, appointed by the governor
What is the distribution of members on the TSBP?
7 pharmacists, 1 pharmacy tech, and 3 public members
What do the terms for the members of the TSBP look like?
All members have staggered 6-year terms and can serve a max of 2 consecutive full
terms
What are some disqualifications for being on the TSBP?
If they or their spouse are a lobbyist or work for a Texas trade association in health care
How long do officers of the TSBP serve?
Serve 1-year terms in their respective positions, with a max of 2 consecutive terms in
each position
How is the president of the TSBP chosen?
Governor appoints one board member to be president
How are offices other than president of the TSBP chosen?
Elected by board members
How is the executive director of the TSBP chosen?
Hired by the board; NOT a board member
What does the executive director of the TSBP do?
implements the policies that the board sets
What is important to remember about the executive director of the TSBP?
They must be a pharmacist, and are an Ex officio (no vote) member
What is the minimum timing of TSBP board meetings?
Every 4 months; can occur more often if called by president or two thirds of the
members
What is required attendance of TSBP meetings?
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Ethics
The branch of philosophy that seeks to understand the nature, purposes, justifications,
and founding principles of moral rules and the systems they comprise
Metaethics
The study of the origin and meaning of ethical concepts
Normative ethics
attempts to determine what moral standards of conduct SHOULD be followed so that
human behavior and conduct can be morally right; how one OUGHT to act
Applied ethics
The philosophical search for right and wrong within controversial scenarios
Descriptive ethics
Study of what people believe to be right and wrong and why they believe it; how people
ACTUALLY act
Consequential theory
based on the idea that the morally right action is whatever action leads to the maximum
balance of good over evil; rightness or wrongness of an action is determined by the
CONSEQUENCES of the action
Nonconsequential theory
based on the idea that rightness or wrongness of an action is determined solely on that
action and NOT the consequences
Utilitarian ethics
Determines the moral worth of an action solely by its contribution to overall usefulness;
advocates the greatest good for the greatest number
Deontological ethics
Referred to as duty-based ethics and involves ethical analysis according to a moral
code or rules, religious or secular; focuses on DUTY when determining the right conduct
,Ethical relativism
Relative to the norms of one's culture; belief that morality is relative to each individual
culture
Paternalism
Making decisions for others
What are the four pillars of ethics?
autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice
Autonomy
Right to make one's own decisions; requires that patient has the capacity for making an
informed decision
Beneficence
doing good, showing compassion, and helping others
Nonmaleficence
Avoid causing harm
Justice
Obligation to be fair in the distribution of benefits and risks
What are the requirements a patient must meet to make an informed decision?
given alternatives, potential benefits of each, potential harms of each, and the patient
can express an understanding of the consequences of their choices
The following is an example of what ethics principle?
Making an impartial medical decision regardless of economic status,
ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc.
Justice
Positive tolerance
Implies that a person accepts the differences in others
Negative tolerance
One will reluctantly put up with another person's beliefs
Who does the TSBP exist to protect?
The public, not pharmacists
What is the mission of the TSBP?
, The Texas state board of pharmacy, as a leader in protecting the public health of the
citizens of Texas, shall uphold quality standards for licensing and facilitate regulation
that promotes innovative, multidisciplinary, and collaborative practices and education
which produce quality care and positive patient outcomes
How many members are appointed to the TSBP?
11, appointed by the governor
What is the distribution of members on the TSBP?
7 pharmacists, 1 pharmacy tech, and 3 public members
What do the terms for the members of the TSBP look like?
All members have staggered 6-year terms and can serve a max of 2 consecutive full
terms
What are some disqualifications for being on the TSBP?
If they or their spouse are a lobbyist or work for a Texas trade association in health care
How long do officers of the TSBP serve?
Serve 1-year terms in their respective positions, with a max of 2 consecutive terms in
each position
How is the president of the TSBP chosen?
Governor appoints one board member to be president
How are offices other than president of the TSBP chosen?
Elected by board members
How is the executive director of the TSBP chosen?
Hired by the board; NOT a board member
What does the executive director of the TSBP do?
implements the policies that the board sets
What is important to remember about the executive director of the TSBP?
They must be a pharmacist, and are an Ex officio (no vote) member
What is the minimum timing of TSBP board meetings?
Every 4 months; can occur more often if called by president or two thirds of the
members
What is required attendance of TSBP meetings?
