BPS 4102 FINAL EXAMINATION: COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTION BANK ON THE HISTORY OF DRUG REGULATION, FEDERAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, AND LEGISLATIVE EVOLUTION IN CANADA (1845–POST-WWII)

BPS 4102 FINAL EXAMINATION: COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTION BANK ON THE HISTORY OF DRUG REGULATION, FEDERAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, AND LEGISLATIVE EVOLUTION IN CANADA (1845–POST-WWII) 1. What year was the Department of Health established in Canada? A) 1917 B) 1919 C) 1921 D) 1925 Answer: B) 1919 Rationale: The Department of Health was established in Canada in 1919, following the need for a coordinated federal health response. ________________________________________ 2. The 1845 cholera outbreak in Canada led to which of the following? A) Establishment of the Canada Health Act B) Establishment of necessary patchwork health records boards in New Brunswick and Upper Canada C) Creation of the Department of Veterans Affairs D) Implementation of the Narcotic Control Act Answer: B) Establishment of necessary patchwork health records boards in New Brunswick and Upper Canada Rationale: The 1845 cholera outbreak prompted the establishment of health records boards in New Brunswick and Upper Canada to manage outbreaks. ________________________________________ 3. How many cholera epidemics occurred in Canadian history due to poor sanitation and contaminated water? A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 10 Answer: C) 7 Rationale: Historical records indicate 7 cholera epidemics occurred in Canada due to poor sanitation and contaminated water. ________________________________________ 4. The Quarantine Act allowed Federal officials to do which of the following? A) Administer vaccines to arriving passengers B) Inspect arriving ships for sick passengers C) Establish provincial health boards D) Provide pensions to war veterans Answer: B) Inspect arriving ships for sick passengers Rationale: The Quarantine Act empowered federal officials to inspect arriving ships for sick passengers to prevent disease spread. ________________________________________ 5. The Sick Mariners Act provided which service? A) Free hospital care for all Canadians B) Special medical services for seamen who fall ill on Canadian waters or at Canadian ports C) Quarantine services for immigrants D) Health insurance for maritime workers Answer: B) Special medical services for seamen who fall ill on Canadian waters or at Canadian ports Rationale: The Sick Mariners Act specifically provided medical services for seamen who became ill in Canadian waters or ports. ________________________________________ 6. In 1928, the Department of Health's mandate was expanded to include which of the following? A) Regulation of pharmaceutical drugs B) Dispensing and administering medical and convalescent care, job retraining, and pensions for returning war veterans C) Oversight of food safety standards D) Management of provincial health insurance plans Answer: B) Dispensing and administering medical and convalescent care, job retraining, and pensions for returning war veterans Rationale: The 1928 expansion included care and services for returning war veterans. ________________________________________ 7. What pandemic occurred in during WWI? A) Spanish Flu B) H1N1 flu pandemic C) Asian Flu D) Hong Kong Flu Answer: B) H1N1 flu pandemic Rationale: The H1N1 flu pandemic occurred during the WWI period of . ________________________________________ 8. After confederation, which act was passed to allow Federal officials to inspect arriving ships for sick passengers? A) Canada Health Act B) Food and Drugs Act C) Quarantine Act D) Narcotic Control Act Answer: C) Quarantine Act Rationale: The Quarantine Act was passed post-confederation specifically for this purpose. ________________________________________ 9. The Department of Veterans Affairs was responsible for which of the following from 1944 to 1993? A) Regulation of narcotics B) Promotion and preservation of health, social security, and welfare C) Administration of the Canada Pension Plan D) Oversight of amateur sports Answer: B) Promotion and preservation of health, social security, and welfare Rationale: The Department of Veterans Affairs was responsible for all matters related to health promotion, social security, and welfare. ________________________________________ 10. What was one responsibility of the Department of Veterans Affairs? A) Regulation of pharmaceutical pricing B) Medical examination of immigrants and seamen C) Enforcement of criminal drug laws D) Management of provincial health budgets Answer: B) Medical examination of immigrants and seamen Rationale: The department was responsible for medical examination of immigrants and seamen. ________________________________________ 11. Which of the following was NOT administered by the Department of National Health and Welfare post-WWII? A) Food and Drugs Act B) Canada Health Act C) Criminal Code of Canada D) Narcotic Control Act Answer: C) Criminal Code of Canada Rationale: The department administered the Food and Drugs Act, Canada Health Act, Narcotic Control Act, and others, but not the Criminal Code. ________________________________________ 12. The Department of National Health and Welfare post-WWII administered which act related to pensions? A) Canada Pension Plan Act B) Pension Benefits Act C) Retirement Security Act D) Old Age Security Amendment Act Answer: A) Canada Pension Plan Act Rationale: The Canada Pension Plan Act was one of the acts administered by the department. ________________________________________