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You can search for medicine by its brand name or ______.
You can search for medicine by its brand name or ______.
ingredients
The Medicine Finder is provided by NPS ______.
The Medicine Finder is provided by NPS ______.
MedicineWise
Unscheduled medications are considered to have very well known, low-risk ______.
Unscheduled medications are considered to have very well known, low-risk ______.
ingredients
You generally can only give medications already ______ for a client.
You generally can only give medications already ______ for a client.
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NPS MedicineWise provides information about medicines and ______.
NPS MedicineWise provides information about medicines and ______.
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The relevant Commonwealth legislation for medicines is the ______ Goods Act 1989.
The relevant Commonwealth legislation for medicines is the ______ Goods Act 1989.
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The Poisons Standard was updated in ______.
The Poisons Standard was updated in ______.
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Prescription medications are grouped under ______ scheduling.
Prescription medications are grouped under ______ scheduling.
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Schedule 2 medications are known as ______ medicines.
Schedule 2 medications are known as ______ medicines.
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Schedule 3 medications are available from a ______ without a prescription.
Schedule 3 medications are available from a ______ without a prescription.
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State and territory schedules are aligned with the ______ Poisons Standard.
State and territory schedules are aligned with the ______ Poisons Standard.
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Medicines classified in Schedule 1 are ______ for use.
Medicines classified in Schedule 1 are ______ for use.
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An example of a Schedule 2 medication is ______.
An example of a Schedule 2 medication is ______.
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Standard 3 applies to all services delivering personal and clinical ______
Standard 3 applies to all services delivering personal and clinical ______
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Standard 4 covers the options for supporting people to live as ______ as possible
Standard 4 covers the options for supporting people to live as ______ as possible
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Standard 5 applies to the service environment provided for residential care, respite care, and day ______
Standard 5 applies to the service environment provided for residential care, respite care, and day ______
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Standard 6 requires providers to have an accessible, confidential, prompt and fair system to resolve ______
Standard 6 requires providers to have an accessible, confidential, prompt and fair system to resolve ______
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Standard 7 requires providers to have a skilled and qualified ______ for delivering safe, high quality care
Standard 7 requires providers to have a skilled and qualified ______ for delivering safe, high quality care
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Standard 8 holds governing bodies responsible for their organisations and delivery of ______
Standard 8 holds governing bodies responsible for their organisations and delivery of ______
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Standard One focuses on Consumer ______ and Choice
Standard One focuses on Consumer ______ and Choice
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Consent must be given for the client to receive ______
Consent must be given for the client to receive ______
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The Act is still applied for situations where the Commonwealth provides funding for the services under the ______.
The Act is still applied for situations where the Commonwealth provides funding for the services under the ______.
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Disability funding covers areas such as accommodation and ______ living support.
Disability funding covers areas such as accommodation and ______ living support.
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The Therapeutic Goods Act was established in the year ______.
The Therapeutic Goods Act was established in the year ______.
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The NDIS stands for National Disability ______ Scheme.
The NDIS stands for National Disability ______ Scheme.
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The scheme was legislated in ______ and revisited in 2020.
The scheme was legislated in ______ and revisited in 2020.
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The Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act in the Australian Capital Territory was enacted in ______.
The Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act in the Australian Capital Territory was enacted in ______.
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One of the goals of the NDIS is to become a unified source of ______.
One of the goals of the NDIS is to become a unified source of ______.
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The ______ and Therapeutic Goods Act is the primary legislation in New South Wales since 1966.
The ______ and Therapeutic Goods Act is the primary legislation in New South Wales since 1966.
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The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission acts as the ______ for the NDIS.
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission acts as the ______ for the NDIS.
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Northern Territory's legislation for medicines was established in ______.
Northern Territory's legislation for medicines was established in ______.
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Registered providers must undergo a periodic ______ to assess their compliance.
Registered providers must undergo a periodic ______ to assess their compliance.
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In Queensland, the Therapeutic Goods Act was updated in ______.
In Queensland, the Therapeutic Goods Act was updated in ______.
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Complaints about non-compliance with the rules are investigated by the NDIS Quality and ______ Commission.
Complaints about non-compliance with the rules are investigated by the NDIS Quality and ______ Commission.
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The Controlled Substances Act in South Australia was enacted in ______.
The Controlled Substances Act in South Australia was enacted in ______.
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Tasmania has the Therapeutic Goods Act from the year ______.
Tasmania has the Therapeutic Goods Act from the year ______.
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The Medicines and Poisons Act was introduced in Western Australia in ______.
The Medicines and Poisons Act was introduced in Western Australia in ______.
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Study Notes
Medication Legislation
- States and territories align medication legislation with Commonwealth (national) legislation
- Commonwealth legislation is the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, which governs medication quality, safety, availability, and efficacy
- Poisons Standard within the Therapeutic Goods Act classifies medicines into schedules, governing medication availability to the public
Medication Schedules
- Schedule 2: Pharmacy medicines available on the shelf (e.g., paracetamol, ibuprofen)
- Schedule 3: Pharmacist-only medicines requiring a request from a pharmacist (e.g., pseudoephedrine, salbutamol)
- Schedule 4: Prescription-only medicines requiring diagnosis and monitoring (e.g., antibiotics)
- Unscheduled medications: Considered low-risk with well-known ingredients (e.g., vitamins, sunscreens) but administration to clients still requires approval and documented in medication charts due to potential allergies and interactions
State and Territory Medication Legislation
- Each state/territory has corresponding medication legislation that aligns with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989
- Specific medication legislation and regulations for each state/territory are listed in the table
Quality of Care Principles
- Standard 3: Applies to all personal and clinical care in services
- Standard 4: Covers supporting individuals to live independently and enjoy life
- Standard 5: Applies to the service environment provided for residential care, respite care, and day therapy centers
- Standard 6: Requires accessible, confidential, prompt, and fair complaint resolution systems
- Standard 7: Requires skilled and qualified workforce for safe, high-quality care
- Standard 8: Holds governing bodies responsible for their organizations and care delivery
Consent for Medication
- Standard One of the Aged Care Quality Standards emphasizes the right to choose care and treatment
- Individuals receiving aged care have the right to choose whether or not to take medication
- Substitute decision-makers (SDM) are designated to make decisions when individuals are unable to consent, determined by state laws
- Clients can often choose their SDM, but one is appointed according to state law if they cannot
Disability Funding
- Disability funding covers areas such as accommodation, independent living, information and training, print disability, recreation, and respite care
NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
- Commonwealth funding scheme established in 2013 and revised in 2020
- Aims to provide support to individuals under 65 with permanent and significant disabilities
- NDIS providers are organizations or individuals providing services or support to participants
- NDIS is intended to be a unified source of funding for disability services, which previously were spread across multiple schemes
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission regulates the NDIS
- NDIS Commission monitors registered providers for compliance, investigates complaints, and investigates matters relating to registered and unregistered providers and workers
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Explore the intricacies of medication legislation as it aligns with Commonwealth standards, specifically the Therapeutic Goods Act. This quiz covers various medication schedules, including pharmacy medicines, pharmacist-only, prescription-only, and unscheduled medications. Understand how these regulations ensure the quality and safety of medications for public use.
