ExCPT Test ExCPT Drug Storage and Inventory Management 2

Question 1

Which agency regulates the disposal of pharmaceutical hazardous waste in the United States?

Accepted Answer

EPA

Answer

DEA

Answer

FDA

Answer

CMS

Question 2

A pharmacy technician notices a drug recall notice for a specific lot number. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Identify and quarantine all affected stock on the shelf

Answer

Discard the product immediately

Answer

Notify patients who may have received the drug

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Contact the manufacturer for a replacement

Question 3

What is a 'par level' in pharmacy inventory management?

Accepted Answer

The minimum stock quantity that triggers a reorder

Answer

The maximum amount of a drug that can be ordered at once

Answer

The expiration date tracking threshold

Answer

The DEA quota for controlled substances

Question 4

Which storage requirement applies to nitroglycerin tablets?

Accepted Answer

Store in original glass container, away from heat and light

Answer

Store in the refrigerator at 2–8°C

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Store frozen at -20°C

Answer

No special storage requirements

Question 5

What is the required DEA form for reporting the theft or significant loss of controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

DEA Form 106

Answer

DEA Form 222

Answer

DEA Form 41

Answer

DEA Form 224

Question 6

Which type of drug return requires completion of DEA Form 41?

Accepted Answer

Expired Schedule III–V medications for destruction

Answer

OTC medications returned by patients

Answer

Refrigerated biologics past expiration

Answer

Recalled brand-name drugs