Washington Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence MPJE Practice Exam

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What are the storage and accountability requirements for controlled substances in a hospital?

  1. Annual inventory and monthly reports to the DEA

  2. Perpetual inventory and physical counts at each shift change

  3. Weekly inventory updates online

  4. Biannual physical counts and quarterly reports to the DEA

The correct answer is: Perpetual inventory and physical counts at each shift change

Controlled substances in a hospital are highly regulated and require strict storage and accountability measures to prevent misuse and diversion. Option A, annual inventory and monthly reports to the DEA, would not allow for timely detection of missing or stolen drugs. Option C, weekly inventory updates online, is not sufficient as it doesn't require physical counts or immediate reporting. Option D, biannual physical counts and quarterly reports to the DEA, also do not provide frequent enough checks to prevent diversion. The correct answer, perpet