Inventory Management Essentials
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What is the primary purpose of visual inspection in inventory management?

  • To reduce stockout risks
  • To ensure product authenticity and quality (correct)
  • To optimize storage space
  • To track inventory levels
  • Which of the following is a benefit of proper labelling in inventory management?

  • Improving product shelf life
  • Reducing storage costs
  • Increasing inventory turnover
  • Facilitating product identification and tracking (correct)
  • What is the main goal of inventory control methods?

  • To maximize inventory levels
  • To ensure accurate inventory tracking (correct)
  • To optimize inventory turnover
  • To minimize inventory costs
  • Which of the following inventory control methods involves tracking inventory levels in real-time?

    <p>Perpetual inventory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of ineffective inventory control methods?

    <p>Stockouts or overstocking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the pharmacist in the medication distribution process?

    <p>To check the medication order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using a unit-dose dispensing system?

    <p>It is an efficient system that reduces medication errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of maintaining a list of ward stock items?

    <p>To ensure practical stock levels and avoid stock wastage and pilferage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk of not maintaining practical stock levels in the ward?

    <p>Stock wastage and pilferage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of decentralized unit-dose dispensing?

    <p>To ensure that wards have the required medicines in the appropriate amounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the charge once it is recorded by the automated system?

    <p>It is charged to the patient's profile and hospital/ward encounter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an automated dispensing cabinet?

    <p>To dispense medications to patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different methods of inventory control employed in a hospital setting?

    <p>All of the above methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a pharmacist in inventory management?

    <p>To oversee the inventory management system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using an automated system for charging and inventory management?

    <p>It reduces the need for manual data entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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