H&CP - Chapter 3

Which of the following best describes the rationale behind tracking high-risk medicines?

• They have a narrow therapeutic index and a high risk of adverse effects
• They are often used in pediatric prescriptions
• They are frequently included in vitamin formulations
• They are more commonly used in rural hospitals

Emergency drugs are typically stored in 'crash carts' for what main reason?

• To improve response time during critical situations
• To improve inventory management in low-demand wards
• To reduce costs related to centralized storage
• To allow staff to train with emergency medicine

What distinguishes Schedule H1 drugs from regular prescription medicines?

• They are imported drugs needing special customs clearance
• They must be recorded in a special register after sale
• They are available only in tertiary hospitals
• They require temperature-controlled storage

Which of the following best explains the regulation of NDPS category drugs?

• They are governed by strict laws due to misuse potential
• They are monitored through pharmacy sales reports
• They are not available in most primary health centers
• They require supervision only in operation theaters

What is the main reason certain antibiotics are classified as 'reserved'?

• To preserve their potency for multi-drug resistant infections
• To comply with WHO cost-effectiveness standards
• To encourage use only in outpatient clinics
• To reduce bacterial contamination in storage

Why is turnover rate important in hospital inventory control?

• It shows how often stock is replenished, preventing overstock
• It tracks which supplier offers better discounts
• It highlights the most frequently requested prescriptions
• It helps ensure controlled drugs are locked properly

What does EOQ (Economic Order Quantity) help determine?

• Best time of the month to order new stock
• Optimal drug quantity that minimizes total inventory costs
• Maximum allowed stock per ward per month
• Frequency of return-to-vendor cycles

Why should cold chain be strictly maintained in hospital drug storage?

• To prevent loss of potency in temperature-sensitive drugs
• To align with WHO packaging standards
• To reduce cooling costs in central pharmacy
• To allow longer storage of generic medicines

What is the FEFO method in pharmacy inventory?

• It ensures medicines with the earliest expiry are used first
• It sorts medicines based on frequency of use
• It helps organize items by manufacturer name
• It allows rotation based on price band

Which metric helps determine how many days the existing stock will last?

• Inventory frequency log
• Stock Holding Period
• Dispensation Index
• Drug Refill Span