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WorksheetsCold Chain Medications Quiz
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 21mins
What is the ideal temperature range for most cold chain medications?
0°C to 2°C
2°C to 8°C
4°C to 10°C
8°C to 12°C
Which of the following is an example of a cold chain medication?
Paracetamol
Omeprazole
Insulin
Ibuprofen
What is the purpose of using a data logger in cold chain systems?
Deliver medication
Track expiration dates
Record temperature continuously
Count medication stock
If the refrigerator temperature rises to 10°C for 3 hours, what should be the FIRST step?
Ignore it
Turn off the fridge
Quarantine the products
Use the products immediately
What is the correct action if the thermometer reads 1°C inside the vaccine refrigerator?
Adjust to freezing
No action needed
Report and monitor for freezing risk
Add more ice packs
What equipment is NOT suitable for transporting cold chain medications?
Insulated vaccine carrier
Ice box
Regular cardboard box
Cold box with preconditioned packs
Cold chain failure can result in:
Delayed delivery
Reduced drug potency
Increased absorption
Longer shelf life
Who is primarily responsible for temperature logging in a pharmacy setting?
Medical assistant
Cleaner
Pharmacy assistant
Patient
How often should the refrigerator temperature be logged?
Once a week
Once a day
Twice a day
Every hour
Which of the following medications requires ultra-cold storage (e.g., -70°C)?
Hepatitis B vaccine
Adalimumab
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Insulin
What should be done when receiving cold chain medication?
Store immediately without inspection
Check temperature and integrity
Place at room temperature
Ignore the delivery note
An example of a storage deviation is when the fridge:
Maintains 5°C
Shows 2°C for 1 hour
Is opened 4 times per day
Stays at 10°C for 6 hours
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate place to store vaccines in the fridge?
Middle shelf
Door shelf
Plastic basket
Clearly labeled tray
What must be included on the cold chain temperature log sheet?
Room temperature
Product barcode
Temperature, date, initials
Medication price
A product exposed to 12°C for 1 hour may be:
Used without concern
Immediately discarded
Quarantined and evaluated
Frozen to reverse effect
The shelf life of insulin once opened is usually:
5 days
14 days
28 days
3 months
Which role conducts audits and ensures SOP compliance in cold chain?
Nurse
Storekeeper
QA officer
Clerk
If a deviation is detected, the pharmacist must:
Use medication quickly
Log and discard all stock
Report, assess, and make informed decisions
Leave it to logistics staff
What is the key reason to maintain good air circulation in the refrigerator?
Reduce electricity cost
Make it look neat
Ensure uniform temperature
Allow freezing
Which of the following actions is correct when transporting cold chain medications?
Pack with frozen ice cubes
Use a vaccine carrier with cold packs
Wrap directly in dry ice
Deliver without checking temperature
Explain the standard operating procedures (SOP) for receiving, storing, and monitoring cold chain medications in a pharmacy setting. Use examples to support your explanation.
A rural clinic experienced a 3-hour power failure. The refrigerator temperature reached 11°C. Discuss the steps the pharmacy team should take to handle this cold chain breach.
