ExCPT Test ExCPT Drug Storage and Inventory Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the standard controlled room temperature range for storing most medications according to USP guidelines?
- 15–30°C (59–86°F) (Correct answer)
- 2–8°C (36–46°F)
- 8–15°C (46–59°F)
- -20–0°C (-4–32°F)
Correct answer: 15–30°C (59–86°F)
USP defines controlled room temperature as 15–30°C (59–86°F).
Question 2: Which DEA schedule includes medications with accepted medical use but the highest potential for abuse, such as oxycodone?
- Schedule II (Correct answer)
- Schedule III
- Schedule IV
- Schedule V
Correct answer: Schedule II
Schedule II drugs like oxycodone have accepted medical use but the highest abuse potential among scheduled medications.
Question 3: What does the acronym FIFO mean in pharmacy inventory management?
- First In, First Out (Correct answer)
- Fill In, Fill Out
- First Item, Final Order
- Fixed Inventory, Fixed Output
Correct answer: First In, First Out
FIFO (First In, First Out) means older stock is dispensed before newer stock to prevent expiration.
Question 4: Which of the following medications must be stored in the refrigerator (2–8°C)?
- Metformin tablets
- Insulin glargine (unopened) (Correct answer)
- Lisinopril tablets
- Atorvastatin tablets
Correct answer: Insulin glargine (unopened)
Unopened insulin glargine must be refrigerated at 2–8°C to maintain potency.
Question 5: A pharmacy receives a medication with an expiration date of '06/2026.' When does this medication expire?
- June 1, 2026
- June 15, 2026
- June 30, 2026 (Correct answer)
- July 1, 2026
Correct 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).
Question 6: What is the purpose of a perpetual inventory system for Schedule II controlled substances?
- To track all OTC sales
- To maintain a running count of each Schedule II drug on hand (Correct answer)
- To automate insurance billing
- To manage generic substitutions
Correct 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.
ExCPT Test ExCPT Drug Storage and Inventory Management 1
What is the standard controlled room temperature range for storing most medications according to USP guidelines?