Pharmacy Inventory Management 2

Question 1

A pharmacy uses a perpetual inventory system. What is the primary advantage of this system over a periodic system?

Accepted Answer

Real-time tracking of stock levels after every transaction

Answer

A perpetual inventory system continuously updates stock levels with each purchase or dispensing transaction, providing real-time visibility.

Question 2

Which DEA schedule requires the use of DEA Form 222 or the CSOS electronic equivalent for ordering?

Accepted Answer

Schedule II

Answer

DEA Form 222 (or its electronic equivalent CSOS) is required for ordering Schedule II controlled substances.

Question 3

A pharmacy technician notices a medication has an expiration date of '08/2026.' When does this product expire?

Accepted Answer

August 31, 2026

Answer

A medication expiring '08/2026' is considered usable through the last day of August 2026, which is August 31, 2026.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'par level' in pharmacy inventory management?

Accepted Answer

The minimum stock quantity that triggers a reorder

Answer

Par level is the minimum stock quantity at which a reorder is triggered to prevent running out of a medication.

Question 5

A pharmacy discovers a bottle of tablets with visible discoloration and clumping. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Quarantine and return to the manufacturer or reverse distributor

Answer

Visually compromised medications should be quarantined and returned to the manufacturer or a reverse distributor as they may be degraded or unsafe.

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