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closed formulary = a limited list of approved medications formulary = a list of medications approved for use inventory = a list of goods or items a business uses in its normal operations open formulary = a system that allows a pharmacy to use any prescribed medication
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perpetual inventory = a system that maintains a continuous record of every item in inventory so that is always shows the current amount of stock on hand reorder points = minimum and maximum stock levels that determine when a reorder is placed and for how much therapeutic equivalent = pharmaceutical equivalents that produce the same effects in patients turnover = the rate at which inventory is used, generally expressed in number of days
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automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) = a device that dispenses medications at point of use upon confirmation of an order communicated from a centralized computer system point of sale (POS) system = an inventory system in which the item is deducted from inventory as it is sold or dispensed 340B Drug Pricing Program = a government plan that limits the cost that safety-net providers pay for covered outpatient drug prescriptions drop shipments = lower-volume, high-cost medications shipped on an as-needed basis directly from the manufacturer and billed through the wholesaler
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A goal of inventory management is
A goal of inventory management is
A list of the goods or items a business will use in its normal operation is called a (an)
A list of the goods or items a business will use in its normal operation is called a (an)
In an open formulary, when a medication is ordered that is not on the formulary
In an open formulary, when a medication is ordered that is not on the formulary
Central fill facilities support prescription dispensing by
Central fill facilities support prescription dispensing by
If a supplier's terms are 30 days net,
If a supplier's terms are 30 days net,
"Fast movers" account for approximately what percent of a pharmacy's orders and prescriptions
"Fast movers" account for approximately what percent of a pharmacy's orders and prescriptions
The 340B Drug Pricing Program is
The 340B Drug Pricing Program is
___________ is an inventory system in which the item is deducted from inventory as it is sold or dispensed
___________ is an inventory system in which the item is deducted from inventory as it is sold or dispensed
A generic term used for computerized medication dispensing machines used in hospitals is a/an
A generic term used for computerized medication dispensing machines used in hospitals is a/an
Best practices for ordering medications include
Best practices for ordering medications include
When reconciling an order, if a technician detects discrepancies, the supplier should be notified
When reconciling an order, if a technician detects discrepancies, the supplier should be notified
A purchase order number is
A purchase order number is
A package that contains a single dose of a medication is called a(an)
A package that contains a single dose of a medication is called a(an)
In an alpha-generic organization, drugs are stored alphabetically by
In an alpha-generic organization, drugs are stored alphabetically by
Consignment stock is
Consignment stock is
The list of medications that are approved for use in a healthcare system is called a
The list of medications that are approved for use in a healthcare system is called a
Pharmaceutical equivalents that produce the same effects in patients are
Pharmaceutical equivalents that produce the same effects in patients are
__________ is an expression for the rate at which inventory is used and is generally expressed in number of days
__________ is an expression for the rate at which inventory is used and is generally expressed in number of days
A general rule is that ____ % of stock accounts for ____% of prescriptions
A general rule is that ____ % of stock accounts for ____% of prescriptions
An inventory system in which the item is deducted from inventory as it is dispensed is called a
An inventory system in which the item is deducted from inventory as it is dispensed is called a
Pyxis Med/Supply Station is a good example of a (an)
Pyxis Med/Supply Station is a good example of a (an)
SDS are required by _____ for hazardous substances and first aid information
SDS are required by _____ for hazardous substances and first aid information
When reconciling an order, controlled substances are shipped separately, and should be checked in by a (an)
When reconciling an order, controlled substances are shipped separately, and should be checked in by a (an)
the p.o. number identifies the
the p.o. number identifies the
Walkers, wheel chairs. crutches, and bedpans are examples of
Walkers, wheel chairs. crutches, and bedpans are examples of
The majority of pharmaceutical manufacturer sales are to wholesalers
The majority of pharmaceutical manufacturer sales are to wholesalers
Medications should be organized in a way so the newest items will be dispensed first
Medications should be organized in a way so the newest items will be dispensed first
Reorder points are maximum and minimum inventory levels for a product
Reorder points are maximum and minimum inventory levels for a product
Computerized ordering systems do not allow manual editing
Computerized ordering systems do not allow manual editing
Point-of-sale systems adjust inventory as medications are sold or dispensed
Point-of-sale systems adjust inventory as medications are sold or dispensed
With computers keeping records, printed copies are not needed
With computers keeping records, printed copies are not needed
A closed formulary allows any medication prescribed to be purchased
A closed formulary allows any medication prescribed to be purchased
Refrigeration means 50-59 F
Refrigeration means 50-59 F
Bar codes are used to quickly identify a product
Bar codes are used to quickly identify a product
Formulary medications are routinely reviewed to
Formulary medications are routinely reviewed to
A therapeutically equivalent drug is
A therapeutically equivalent drug is
Proper disposal or destruction of non-returnable medications includes
Proper disposal or destruction of non-returnable medications includes
All of the following are used to store medications except
All of the following are used to store medications except
SDS provides
SDS provides
Safe handling of chemotherapy medications can be found in a publication by
Safe handling of chemotherapy medications can be found in a publication by
Most drugs are kept at room temperature between
Most drugs are kept at room temperature between
A bar code on a manufacturer's product
A bar code on a manufacturer's product
How would a pharmacy technician store controlled substances
How would a pharmacy technician store controlled substances
The temperature of a refrigerator in a pharmacy should generally be
The temperature of a refrigerator in a pharmacy should generally be
