Manitoba Pharmacy Jurisprudence Practice Exam

Is it permitted to use a mechanical medical device that injects 5 patients at once for administering vaccines?

1. Yes, if it's efficient

2. No, it must be approved by Health Canada

3. Yes, but only in Manitoba

4. Only with patient consent

The correct answer is: No, it must be approved by Health Canada

Using a mechanical medical device to inject multiple patients at once for administering vaccines requires approval from Health Canada. This is because any medical device, regardless of its efficiency, must meet certain safety and effectiveness standards. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not address the requirement for Health Canada approval. Option A only mentions efficiency, option C is limited to one province, and option D only mentions patient consent. These factors are not enough to determine the safety and effectiveness of a medical device, and therefore do not cover the same criteria as Health Canada's approval process.