Question 1

During the biennial controlled substance inventory, you come across an open 500-count bottle of oxycodone/acetaminophen 5/500mg tablets. Which of the following is true for this medication?

Accepted Answer

A) You must count it by hand because it is a Schedule II medication 
B) You must count it by hand because it is a Schedule III medication in a 500-count bottle 
C) You do not need to count it by hand; the quantity on hand can be simply estimated since it is a Schedule III medication in less than a 1000 count bottle 
D) You do not need to count it by hand; the quantity on hand can be simply estimated since it is a Schedule II medication in less than a 5000 count bottle

Question 2

Which of the following inventory systems most accurately describes one in which medications are continuously ordered as the stock decreases to pre-determined minimum levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Perpetual inventory 
B) Periodic inventory 
C) Annual inventory 
D) Occasional inventory

Question 3

What is a unit dose?

Accepted Answer

A) A method of dispensing a 30-day supply of medication 
B) A method of dispensing a single dose of medication to a patient 
C) A method of dispensing a day's supply of medication to a patient 
D) A method of storing medication

Question 4

Which of the following pharmacies would not be eligible for blanket authorization from the DEA to destroy controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

A) Hospital pharmacies 
B) Long term care pharmacies that use injectable controlled medications 
C) Clinic pharmacies that use injectable controlled medications 
D) Chain retail pharmacies

Question 5

Which of the following medications needs to be counted by hand during the biennial controlled substance inventory?

Accepted Answer

A) An open bottle of Vicodin with a package size of 2000 
B) An open bottle of Vyvanse with a package size of 100 
C) An open bottle of oxycodone with a package size of 10 
D) All of the above

Question 6

How often must a complete inventory of Schedule III - V controlled substances be completed?

Accepted Answer

A) Every month 
B) Every year 
C) Every 2 years 
D) Every 5 years

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding Schedule II controlled substance inventory records?

Accepted Answer

A) They must be kept with the Schedule III through V inventory records 
B) They must be kept separate from Schedule III through V inventory records 
C) They must be stored in a readily retrievable area for at least 2 years 
D) Both B and C

Question 8

What is the definition of "lead time"?

Accepted Answer

A) The amount of time it takes to order an item 
B) The amount of time it takes to dispense an item 
C) The amount of time it takes for an order to be delivered 
D) The amount of time between a patient's refills

Question 9

What medications should be put away first when an order arrives?

Accepted Answer

A) Narcotics 
B) Controlled substances 
C) Refrigerated/freezer items 
D) Antibiotics

Question 10

During the biennial controlled substance inventory, you come across an open 2000-count bottle of tramadol tablets. Which of the following is true for this medication?

Accepted Answer

A) You must count it by hand because it is a Schedule II medication 
B) You must count it by hand because it is a Schedule III medication in a 2000-count bottle 
C) You do not need to count it by hand; the quantity on hand can be simply estimated since it is a Schedule III medication in less than a 1000 count bottle 
D) You do not need to count this item; it is not a federally controlled substance

Question 11

Which of the following controlled medications may be destroyed by a pharmacy with blanket authorization from the DEA to destroy controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

A) Outdated controlled medications 
B) Remaining controlled medication from a partially used ampule 
C) Controlled medication returned to the pharmacy due to a patient passing away 
D) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following medications does not need to be counted by hand during the biennial controlled substance inventory (consider all package sizes <1000 units)?

Accepted Answer

A) Morphine 
B) Hydromorphone 
C) Lorazepam 
D) Concerta

Question 13

Why would a pharmacy keep safety stock?

Accepted Answer

A) The pharmacy is not sure about the demand of an item 
B) The pharmacy is not sure about the lead time of an item 
C) There is an epidemic 
D) A and B only

Question 14

When adding stock to the pharmacy shelves, which of the following should be done?

Accepted Answer

A) Remove outdated stock first 
B) Rotate the stock on the shelf, putting the product with the longest expiration dates in the back 
C) Move the product with the shortest expiration dates to the front 
D) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is considered durable medical equipment?

Accepted Answer

A) Crutches 
B) Gauze 
C) Enalapril 
D) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following inventories needs to be completed every two years?

Accepted Answer

A) Inventory of all medications in the pharmacy 
B) Inventory of all non-controlled medications 
C) Inventory of all controlled substances, Schedule II - V 
D) Inventory of only Schedule II medications

Question 17

In pharmacies that have blanket authorization from the DEA to destroy controlled substances, which of the following types of employees may destroy controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

A) Pharmacists 
B) Licensed pharmacy managers 
C) Pharmacy technicians, with a pharmacist or nurse as a witness 
D) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding inventory records of Schedule III - V controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

A) They must be kept for at least 2 years in a readily retrievable location 
B) They must be kept separate from Schedule II medication inventory records 
C) They must reflect an inventory occurring every 2 years 
D) All of the above

Question 19

How often must a complete inventory of Schedule V controlled substances be completed?

Accepted Answer