ExCPT Drug Storage and Inventory Management Flashcards
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What is the standard controlled room temperature range for storing most medications according to USP guidelines?
Answer: 15–30°C (59–86°F)
USP defines controlled room temperature as 15–30°C (59–86°F).
Which DEA schedule includes medications with accepted medical use but the highest potential for abuse, such as oxycodone?
Answer: Schedule II
Schedule II drugs like oxycodone have accepted medical use but the highest abuse potential among scheduled medications.
What does the acronym FIFO mean in pharmacy inventory management?
Answer: First In, First Out
FIFO (First In, First Out) means older stock is dispensed before newer stock to prevent expiration.
Which of the following medications must be stored in the refrigerator (2–8°C)?
Answer: Insulin glargine (unopened)
Unopened insulin glargine must be refrigerated at 2–8°C to maintain potency.
A pharmacy receives a medication with an expiration date of '06/2026.' When does this medication expire?
Answer: June 30, 2026
An expiration date of 06/2026 means the drug is usable through the last day of June 2026 (June 30, 2026).
What is the purpose of a perpetual inventory system for Schedule II controlled substances?
Answer: To maintain a running count of each Schedule II drug on hand
A perpetual inventory provides a continuous, real-time count of Schedule II drugs to ensure accountability and detect diversion.