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1. After an initial inventory count of controlled substances is recorded, pharmacies are required to take a new inventory at least:

A. Every 6 months B. Every 12 months C. Every 2 years D. Every 3 years

2. The FDA requires that MedGuides be dispensed for certain medications if:

A. Select information is necessary to prevent adverse events B. Patient-decision making should be based on knowledge of potential adverse events C. Patient adherence is impacted by the product cost D. Both A and B

3. If a product in inventory turns every 60 days, what is the calculated annual inventory turnover for that product?

A. 3 times B. 6 times C. 9 times D. 12 times

4. Which of the following are important steps when a generic drug comes to market?

A. Educating the patient that the color, shape and size of their medication may be different but assuring them is the same medication B. Build brand inventory in anticipation that patients may not want the generic version C. Set up re-order points for the generic before it is stocked and use patterns are known D. All of the above are effective methods

5. The expiration date on a drug's label reads: 6/19. The drug can be used until which of the following dates?

A. June 1, 2019 B. July 1, 2019 C. June 15, 2019 D. June 30, 2019

6. Which statement about the beyond-use-date that is assigned to a multiple unit medication is true?

A. It is determined by the manufacturer B. It is the expiration date on the manufacturer's vial or 1 year from the day the drug is dispensed, whichever is earlier C. It is usually 2 years D. It is 28 days

7. Your pharmacy offers delivery through a local service. When a delivery is attempted for a patient, they were not home, and the driver returns to the pharmacy. This medication can be returned to stock within how many days according to the NABP guidelines?

A. Same day B. 7 days C. 14 days D. Never

8. Which statement regarding medication stocking and recalls is true?

A. Recalls are generally considered Class I, Class II, Class III or Class IV based on the expected potential for adverse health consequences B. Pharmacies generally return medication to stock if a patient has not picked up the medication for 7 to 12 days C. When returning medication to stock, put the medication from the dispensed vial back in the stock container if it is the same lot number and expiration date D. Returning product to stock within 7 to 12 days is required by insurance companies

9. The recommended temperature range for refrigerated medications is:

A. 46° to 59° Fahrenheit B. 2° to 8° Celsius C. -13° to -14° Fahrenheit D. 20° to 25° Celsius

10. Which of the follow are good rules to follow for handling refrigerated and frozen medication?

A. When new orders arrive at the pharmacy, unpack and put away refrigerated/frozen items first to limit spoilage B. Record refrigerator temperatures twice daily on a retrievable document C. Know the pharmacy's back up plan in case of a power failure so that refrigerated medications can be handled properly D. All of the above