Chapter 11

Question 1

• Prescriptions come into the pharmacy in a variety of ways. the most common is by:

a) walk-ins
b) physician’s phone in
c) fax
d) none of the above

Answer 1

A

Question 2

• Which of the following medications must have a federal “transfer warning” label unless they are dispensed and administered by a healthcare facility?

a) Schedule II drugs
b) Schedule III drugs
c) Schedule IV drugs
d) all of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

• How often must a pharmacy perform a controlled substance inventory?

a) yearly
b) every two years
c) every three years
d) monthly

Answer 3

B

Question 4

• which medication dispensing unit is excellent for bulk storage, but not for unit-dose storage?

a) cassette systems
b) medication carts
c) stationary wall units
d) floor stock

Answer 4

C

Question 5

• a technician’s duty with regard to over-the-counter drugs typically include(s):

a) stocking
b) taking inventory
c) removing expired drugs from the shelves
d) all of the above

Answer 5

D

Question 6

• The most common reason drugs are returned to the manufacturer is because:

a) they are recalled
b) they are expired
c) the wrong product is ordered
d) they are mislabeled

Answer 6

B

Question 7

• which of the following methods of maintaining a formulary is the most convenient and yields the most current product information in a purchasing and inventory system?

a) computerized formulary
b) formulary log book
c) want book
d) log book

Answer 7

A

Question 8

• when documenting the receipt of pharmaceuticals for which the purchase order or manufacturer’s invoice cannot be located, which of the following information should be recorded?

a) product name and amount
b) product name, strength, and amount
c) date of receipt, name of receiver, product name, strength, dosage form, and amount
d) name of wholesaler, product name, strength, dosage form, and amount

Answer 8

C

Question 9

• when controlled substances are stored in a pharmacy, where may they be kept?

a) in a locked cabinet
b) dispersed throughout the inventory of non-controlled drugs
c) in a separate locked room
d) either a or b

Answer 9

D

Question 10

• formularies are typically updated every:

a) 4-6 months
b) 12-18 months
c) 18-24 months
d) 3-4 years

Answer 10

B

Question 11

• The type of inventory method used for controlled substances is called:

a) stock rotation inventory
b) controlled inventory
c) perpetual inventory
d) closed inventory

Answer 11

C

Question 12

• which type of drugs can be returned to the manufacturer for credit?

a) investigational
b) controlled substances
c) chemicals
d) bulk

Answer 12

A

Question 13

• when the quantity of a pharmaceutical product in stock reaches a predetermined point, it is called a(n):

a) stock level
b) par level
c) maximum level
d) ideal level

Answer 13

B

Question 14

• The most important consideration in processing a manufacturer’s recall notice is:

a) timely response in checking the inventory
b) timely response in removing affected products from the inventory
c) receiving proper credit from the manufacturer
d) both a and b

Answer 14

D

Question 15

• Which of the following statements about prescription labeling is false?

a) some prescriptions require labeling beyond what will fit on the label itself
b) auxiliary labels are often used to clarify or elaborate on directions for use
c) if the patient is in a hurry, it is acceptable to dispense the prescription without an affixed label as long as the pharmacist talks to the patient about how to use the medication and he/she understands the directions
d) most states have specific requirements about what information must be included in prescription labeling

Answer 15

C

Question 16

• Temperature is very important for the storage for medication. room temperature is considered to be:

a) 15 to 30 C or 59 to 86 F
b) 2 to 8 C or 36 to 46 F
c) 30 to 40 C or 86 to 104 F
d) above 40 C or 104 F

Answer 16

A

Question 17

• which of the following best incorporates all recommended components of label directions for outpatient use?

a) take one tablet three times daily
b) take one tablet by mouth three times daily for 10 days for infection
c) take one tablet by mouth three times daily for 10 days
d) take one tablet three times daily for pain

Answer 17

B

Question 18

• a situation that might require adjustment of the pharmacy’s inventory level on a short-term basis is:

a) an increased need for seasonal products, such as asthma medication
b) a particular patient requiring high doses of a pain medication
c) an extended period of high use of a particular product by multiple patients
d) a and b

Answer 18

D

Question 19

• the NDC number is assigned by the manufacturer for each drug it produces. what do the individual digits in the NDC number mean

a) the first five digits indicate the manufacturer, the next four indicate the medication, its strength, and dosage form, and the last two digits indicate the package size
b) the first five digits indicate the medication, its strength, and dosage for, the next four indicate the package size and the last two indicate the manufacturer
c) the first five digits indicate the manufacturer, the next four indicate the package size, and the last two indicate the medication, its strength, and dosage form
d) the first five digits indicate the medication, its strength, and dosage form, the next four indicate the manufacturer, and the last two indicated the package size

Answer 19

A

Question 20

• a package insert is always dispensed to the patient for which type of medication?

a) high blood pressure
b) estrogens
c) diabetic
d) psychotropic

Answer 20

B

Question 21

• Newly acquired products will generally have a longer shelf life and should be placed behind packages that will expire before them. this procedure is called:

a) overstocking
b) inventory rotation
c) stock rotation
d) perpetual inventory process

Answer 21

C

Question 22

• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirers pharmacies to have this on hand for each hazardous chemical they use:

a) Material Safety Data Sheets
b) United States Pharmacopoeia Drug Information
c) Pharmacy Law Digest
d) Facts and Comparisons

Answer 22

A

Question 23

• Inventory control may include:

a) maintaining minimum and maximum reorder points
b) returning outdated stock
c) recording the receipt of controlled substances
d) all of the above

Answer 23

D

Question 24

• The form used to order Schedule II drugs from a wholesaler or supplier is called:

a) DEA form 203
b) DEA for 222
c) DEA for 124
d) DEA form 320

Answer 24

B

Question 25

• The DEA form consists of how many parts?

a) two parts; the pharmacy keeps one part and returns the second one to the wholesaler
b) four parts; the pharmacy keeps one part, returns the second one to the wholesaler, and the remaining two go to the DEA
c) one part, which stays with the pharmacy as the wholesaler already has a duplicate copy
d) three parts; the pharmacy keeps one part, two are returned to the wholesaler with one copy being sent to DEA

Answer 25

D