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  1. A pharmacy technician notices a medication listed on the FDA's drug shortage database. What is the most appropriate next step?

    Answer: Notify the pharmacist so they can contact prescribers and explore alternatives

    Drug shortage management requires pharmacist oversight to communicate with prescribers and coordinate therapeutic alternatives.

  2. Which of the following is TRUE about a pharmacy's perpetual inventory system for controlled substances?

    Answer: It tracks every addition and subtraction to provide a running balance

    A perpetual inventory system records each transaction in real time, maintaining a continuous running balance of controlled substances.

  3. What is the primary purpose of conducting a pharmacy's biennial inventory of controlled substances?

    Answer: Comply with DEA requirements to account for all controlled substances on hand

    DEA regulations require a complete physical inventory of all controlled substances at least every two years.

  4. A pharmacy receives an invoice for 100 tablets of Drug X but the packing slip inside the box shows 90 tablets. What should the technician do?

    Answer: Document the discrepancy and notify the pharmacist before accepting

    Receiving discrepancies must be documented immediately and reviewed by the pharmacist before the shipment is accepted into inventory.

  5. Which of the following medications typically requires storage in a freezer (-25°C to -10°C)?

    Answer: Varicella vaccine

    The varicella (chickenpox) vaccine requires frozen storage between -25°C and -10°C to maintain potency.

  6. A pharmacy's turnover rate for a product is very low. What does this MOST likely indicate?

    Answer: The product is overstocked or has low demand

    Low turnover means the product sits on the shelf longer, suggesting it is overstocked relative to demand.

  7. Which form must accompany the transfer of Schedule II controlled substances between DEA registrants?

    Answer: DEA Form 222 or CSOS electronic equivalent

    DEA Form 222 (or its electronic equivalent, CSOS) is required for all Schedule II transfers between DEA-registered entities.