Question

question 9 (2.5 points)
which of the following is not an advantage of automated dispensing systems?
small space requirements
fast and accurate counting
unit-dose packaging
cheaper

question 10 (2.5 points)
what is the purpose of formularies?
to eliminate therapeutic effect
to increase therapeutic cost
to eliminate therapeutic duplication and provide patients with the best drug at the lowest cost.
to provide prescribers with a list of drugs that may have longer half-lives

Explanation:

Analyze Question 9

Using the Automatic Dispensing Systems knowledge point

• Automated dispensing systems (ADS) offer advantages such as fast and accurate counting, unit-dose packaging, and compact/small space requirements compared to manual bulk storage.
• However, these systems require a high initial capital investment, maintenance, and software licensing, making them more expensive to implement rather than "cheaper."

Analyze Question 10

Using the Drug Formularies knowledge point

• Formularies are continually updated lists of medications approved for use within a healthcare system or covered by an insurance plan.
• Their primary purpose is to eliminate therapeutic duplication, ensure clinical efficacy, and provide patients with the best drug at the lowest cost.

Answer:

Question 9

• small space requirements
• fast and accurate counting
• unit-dose packaging
• cheaper (Correct answer)

Question 10

• to eliminate therapeutic effect
• to increase therapeutic cost
• to eliminate therapeutic duplication and provide patients with the best drug at the lowest cost. (Correct answer)
• to provide prescribers with a list of drugs that may have longer half-lives