Topic 1

Question 1

It is an essential concept of professional pharmacy practice and the law.

Answer 1

Accountability

Question 2

Knowledge of laws that regulate and affect pharmacy practice is needed to:
• Ensure that the pharmacist’s decision and actions are consistent with current legal principles, and
• To protect pharmacist from liabilities

Question 3

Sources of Philippine Law

Answer 3

The Constitution
Statutes/Legislation
Administrative Law
Common Law

Question 4

The supreme law of the land, outlining fundamental rights and governing principles.

Answer 4

The Constitution

Question 5

Laws enacted by the Philippine Congress, covering a wide range of
subjects.

Answer 5

Statutes/Legislation

Question 6

An administrative agency is given the authority to create rules and
regulations to enforce the statutory laws.

Answer 6

Administrative Law

Question 7

Laws evolving from court decisions. To arrive at ruling in a particular
case, the court applies the same rules and principles applied in previous, similar cases.

Answer 7

Common Law

Question 8

Guarantees fundamental
freedoms and rights for all
Filipinos, including freedom of
speech, religion, and assembly.

Answer 8

Bill of Rights

Question 9

Divides government authority
among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, ensuring checks and balances.

Answer 9

Separation of Power

Question 10

Defines key principles like sovereignty, democracy, and social justice, shaping the framework of Philippine society.

Answer 10

Principles of Governance

Question 11

The branch of government that makes the law

Answer 11

Legislative

Question 12

The branch of government that carries out the law

Answer 12

Executive

Question 13

The branch of government that evaluates the law.

Answer 13

Judicial

Question 14

Legislative Branch composition

Answer 14

Congress:
Senate (Upper House) and the House of Representatives (Lower House)

Question 15

Composition of Executive Branch

Answer 15

President and Cabinet

Question 16

The head of state and government,
with broad executive powers,
including the power to veto laws.

Answer 16

President

Question 17

Advises the President and heads
various departments, responsible for implementing laws.

Answer 17

Cabinet

Question 18

Composition of the Judicial Branch

Answer 18

Supreme Court (head: Chief Justice)

Question 19

The highest court, responsible for interpreting the Constitution and reviewing laws.

Answer 19

Supreme Court

Question 20

Handle a wide range of cases, including criminal, civil, and
family matters.

Answer 20

Regional Trial Court

Question 22

Reviews decisions of lower courts, providing an intermediate level of appeal.

Answer 22

Court of Appeals

Question 23

RA 10918

Answer 23

The Philippine Pharmacy Act of 2016

Question 24

RA 8981

Answer 24

PRC Modernization Act of 2000

Question 25

RA 8981

Answer 25

PRC Modernization Act of 2000

Question 26

RA 10912

Answer 26

Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016

Question 27

RA 3720

Answer 27

The Foods, Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Act of 1982

Question 28

RA 9711

Answer 28

Food and Drug Administration Act of 2008

Question 29

RA 9165

Answer 29

Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act 2001

Answer 30

Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act 2001

Question 31

RA 10640

Answer 31

Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act 2002

Question 32

RA 8203

Answer 32

Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs of 1996

Question 33

RA 6675

Answer 33

The Generics Act of 1988

Question 34

RA 9502

Answer 34

Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008

Question 35

RA 8423

Answer 35

Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997

Question 36

RA 11223

Answer 36

Universal Health Care Act

Question 37

RA 7394

Answer 37

Consumers Act of 1992

Question 38

RA 7581

Answer 38

The Price Act of 1992

Question 39

RA 9994

Answer 39

Senior Citizens Act of 2010

Question 40

It means the prior law no longer has legal effect.

Answer 40

Repeal

Question 41

It means to change a particular text or provision.

Answer 41

Amend

Question 42

A statement within the law or specific parts or sentences

Answer 42

Provision

Question 43

Funds or budget is needed in order to enforce the law.

Answer 43

Appropriations

Question 44

Directing the concerned government agency to enforce the law.

Answer 44

Enforcement

Question 45

So as not to disrupt government service until the next officers are appointed

Answer 45

Transitory Provision

Question 46

In case some provisions are contrary to the Constitution, the other parts will remain valid

Answer 46

Separability Clause

Question 47

Provides when the law shall take effect

Answer 47

Effectivity

Question 48

Prior laws which are contrary to this law are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly

Answer 48

Repealing Clause

Question 49

Types of Civil Law in the Philippines

Answer 49

Property Law Contract Law Family Law Torts

Question 50

Governs ownership, transfer, and inheritance of real and personal property.

Answer 50

Property Law

Question 51

Deals with agreements between parties, defining their obligations and rights.

Answer 51

Contract Law

Question 52

Regulates marriage, divorce, adoption, and child custody.

Answer 52

Family Law

Question 53

Addresses civil wrongs and remedies for damages caused by negligence or intentional acts.

Answer 53

Torts

Question 54

defines and enforces duties and rights among private individuals that are not based on contractual agreements.

Answer 54

Tort Law

Question 55

A conduct that falls below the standards of behavior established by law

Answer 55

Negligence

Question 56

A negligence in meeting the standard of care

Answer 56

Malpractice

Question 57

verbal communication of false statements

Answer 57

Slander

Question 58

written communication of false statements

Answer 58

Libel

Question 59

Unlawful threat to do bodily harm

Answer 59

Assault

Question 60

The most common tort against healthcare practitioners

Answer 60

Negligence