Question

question 19 (2.5 points)
what is not true concerning the use of a point-of-sale (pos) master?

it can increase overall profitability in a pharmacy.
it can control inventory and stock in a pharmacy.
it can be used to check for therapeutic duplications in a drug regimen.
it is easy to use.

question 20 (2.5 points)
most drug products are received in the pharmacy in

bulk powder formulations
unit-dose packaging
bulk \stock\ bottles
blister packs

Explanation:

Analyze Point-of-Sale (POS) systems

Using the Point-of-Sale Systems knowledge point

• POS systems track sales, manage inventory, and improve profitability.
• They do not perform clinical checks like therapeutic duplications.
• Clinical checks are handled by the pharmacy dispensing software.

Analyze pharmacy receiving packaging

Using the Pharmacy Receiving Procedures knowledge point

• Most medications arrive in bulk "stock" bottles (e.g., bottles of 100 or 500 tablets).
• Unit-dose packaging and blister packs are common but not the primary bulk receiving format.
• Bulk powders are rare and limited to compounding.

Answer:

Question 19

• (A) It can increase overall profitability in a pharmacy.
• (B) it can control inventory and stock in a pharmacy.
• (C) It can be used to check for therapeutic duplications in a drug regimen. (Correct answer)
• (D) It is easy to use.

Question 20

• (A) bulk powder formulations
• (B) unit-dose packaging
• (C) bulk "stock" bottles (Correct answer)
• (D) blister packs