CPhT Inventory Management 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Notify the pharmacist so they can contact prescribers and explore alternatives

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

It tracks every addition and subtraction to provide a running balance

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Document the discrepancy and notify the pharmacist before accepting

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Varicella vaccine

Answer

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

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