PTCE Inventory Management 3

Question 1

A pharmacy uses an automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) for controlled substances. Which statement about ADC management is correct?

Accepted Answer

ADCs must be reconciled regularly and discrepancies reported immediately

Answer

ADCs must be regularly reconciled and any discrepancies in controlled substances must be immediately reported and investigated.

Question 2

Which of the following is a key purpose of maintaining a perpetual inventory for Schedule II controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

To provide a continuously updated record of stock to detect diversion

Answer

A perpetual inventory provides a real-time running count that helps detect theft or diversion of Schedule II controlled substances.

Question 3

Medications stored in the pharmacy must be kept at the manufacturer's recommended temperature. Which temperature range is considered 'controlled room temperature' (CRT)?

Accepted Answer

15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F)

Answer

USP defines controlled room temperature as 20°C to 25°C with allowable excursions between 15°C and 30°C.

Question 4

A drug recall is issued at the Class I level. This classification means the product:

Accepted Answer

Is reasonably likely to cause serious adverse health consequences or death

Answer

A Class I recall indicates the product poses a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death.

Question 5

Which of the following is the best reason a pharmacy would use a prime vendor agreement?

Accepted Answer

To obtain lower pricing and streamlined ordering from one main wholesaler

Answer

Prime vendor agreements give pharmacies preferential pricing and simplified ordering by committing most purchases to a single wholesaler.

(PTCE) Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Practice Test

(PTCE) Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Practice Test

PTCE Inventory Management 3