Question

question 82

a pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following actions should be taken to verify that an automated dispensing cabinet (adc) has been stocked accurately?

visual inspection of the cabinet at the end of each shift

comparing the previous shifts inventory count to the new count

barcode scanning to confirm each medication matches the cabinets assigned drug profile

asking the nursing staff to confirm medications appear correct

Explanation:

Identify the core safety mechanism for ADC stocking

Using the Automated Dispensing Cabinets and Dispensing Safety knowledge points

• Barcode scanning is the gold standard technology used during the replenishment process of automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs).
• Scanning the National Drug Code (NDC) barcode on each medication package ensures a precise match with the cabinet's pre-programmed drug profile for that specific compartment, preventing filling errors.

Evaluate alternative options

Using the Dispensing Safety knowledge point

• Visual inspection at the end of a shift is subjective, prone to human error, and does not systematically verify individual compartment contents.
• Comparing inventory counts only verifies quantity, not whether the correct drug or strength was placed in the compartment.
• Nursing staff are end-users of the ADC and are not responsible for verifying pharmacy stocking accuracy.

Answer:

• Visual inspection of the cabinet at the end of each shift
• Comparing the previous shift's inventory count to the new count
• Barcode scanning to confirm each medication matches the cabinet's assigned drug profile (Correct answer)
• Asking the nursing staff to confirm medications appear correct