Wyoming MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

Which items cannot be placed in an automated storage and distribution system?

1. Antibiotics and painkillers

2. Controlled substances and antibiotics

3. Schedule II drugs and scripts requiring an offer to counsel

4. Any prescriptions and over-the-counter medication

The correct answer is: Schedule II drugs and scripts requiring an offer to counsel

In an automated storage and distribution system, medications that require an offer to counsel must not be placed. Schedule II drugs and scripts requiring an offer to counsel are typically medications that require pharmacists to offer patient counseling due to their complexity, potential risks, or the need for proper usage instructions. Placing these medications in an automated system would bypass the pharmacist-patient interaction necessary to ensure patient safety and proper medication use. Therefore, items like Schedule II drugs and scripts requiring an offer to counsel should not be included in such systems. Option A is incorrect because antibiotics and painkillers can generally be stored in automated systems. Option B is incorrect because controlled substances and antibiotics can still be stored in most automated systems depending on the specific setup and regulations. Option D is incorrect because both prescriptions and over-the-counter medications can commonly be stored in automated systems as well.