1. After an initial inventory count of controlled substances is recorded, pharmacies are required to take a new inventory at least:
A. Every 2 years
B. Every 3 years
C. Every 4 years
D. Every 5 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 to directions for use is essential
D. All of the above
3. The calculated annual inventory turnover for a specific drug is 3. What is the inventory turnover in terms of days?
A. 53 days
B. 71 days
C. 95 days
D. 122 days
4. Which of the following steps is an effective method to manage brand-to-generic conversions?
A. Continuously monitor for soon-to-be drug patent expiries
B. Know the inventory turn days of medicines that are losing patent protection.
C. Taper down branded medicines as the generic is closer to market entry
D. All of the above are effective methods
5. The expiration date on a drug's label reads: 10/18. The drug can be used until which of the following dates?
A. October 1, 2018
B. October 16, 2018
C. October 31, 2018
D. December 1, 2018
6. The beyond-use-date that is assigned to a medication is usually:
A. 2 years from the date of dispensing
B. 6 months from the date of dispensing
C. The expiration date on the manufacturer's vial or 1 year from the day the drug is dispensed, whichever is earlier
D. None of the above
7. Regarding pharmacies that have delivery services and use an approved common carrier , a medication can be returned to stock after an unsuccessful delivery attempt provided it is returned within how many days?
A. 1 day
B. 7 days
C. 14 days
D. Once it leaves the pharmacy it cannot be returned to stock
8. Once a medication has been dispensed or delivered to a customer, it should not be returned to stock because the following pharmaceutical component may be compromised?
A. Strength
B. Quality
C. Purity
D. All of the above
9. Which of the following statements is true regarding the medication dabigatran?
A. It must be dispensed in its original container due to moisture-related potency concerns
B. Its beyond-use-date is 4 months once the vial is entered
C. It is used to prevent stroke
D. All of the above
10. The recommended temperature range for refrigerated medications is:
A. 0° to 10° Celsius
B. 2° to 8° Celsius
C. -5° to 0° Celsius
D. None of the above
Evaluation Questions
11. To what extent did the program meet objective #1?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
12. To what extent did the program meet objective #2?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
13. To what extent did the program meet objective #3?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
14. To what extent did the program meet objective #4?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
15. Rate the effectiveness of how well the program related to your educational needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
16. Rate how well the active learning strategies (questions, cases, discussions) were appropriate and effective learning tools:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
17. Rate the quality of the faculty:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
18. Rate the effectiveness and the overall usefulness of the material presented:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
19. Rate the appropriateness of the examination for this activity:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
20. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity related to your practice needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
21. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity will help you improve patient care:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
22. Will the information presented cause you to change your practice?
A. Yes
B. No
23. Are you committed to making these changes?
A. Yes
B. No
24. As a result of this activity, did you learn something new?
A. Yes
B. No
25. What is your practice setting or area of practice?
A. Community Pharmacy/Independent
B. Community Pharmacy/Chain
C. Hospital/Health Systems
D. Administrative/Pharmacy Director
E. Critical Care Pharmacy
F. Long-term Care
G. Managed Care/PBM
H. Oncology
I. Specialty Pharmacy
J. Industry/Manufacturing
26. How many years have you been in practice?
A. <5
B. 5 – 10
C. 11 – 20
D. >20
E. >20