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There are three main types of max-min inventory control systems: - Forced-ordering: In this system, all stock levels are reviewed, and orders are placed at the end of a fixed review period, regardless of the stock on hand. This is the system used in Ethiopia. - Continuous review: Orders are placed whenever the stock level for an item reaches the minimum. This requires constant monitoring of stock levels. - Standard: This system combines elements of forced-ordering and continuous review. Stock levels are reviewed at the end of each review period, and orders are placed for items at or below the minimum. The formula for calculating the minimum stock level for forced-ordering and continuous review systems is: - Minimum stock level = Lead time stock level + Safety stock level. In contrast, the formula for standard systems includes an additional factor for the review period: - Minimum stock level = Lead time stock level + Safety stock level + Review period stock level The maximum stock level is calculated by adding the minimum stock level to the review period stock level: - Maximum stock level ≥ Minimum stock level + Review period stock level.

#EHPLE #Pharmacy A pharmaceutical scientist is comparing two samples of drug substances by particle size distribution using conventional technique. Mean particle diameter and proportion of fine particles were calculated. What type of equipment is most likely used? (A) Sieve (B) Microscopy (C) Laser diffractor (D) Coulter counter

#EHPLE #Pharmacy A prescriber wants you to recommend on an antipsychotic drug of choice for his 59-year-old schizophrenic patient being concerned of drug-drug interactions. The patient is on effective Hydrochlorothiazide therapy for his stage 1 hypertension but occasionally shows manifestation of mild hypotension. What is the most appropriate antipsychotic drug to this patient? (A) Haloperidol (B) Chlorpromazine (C) Clozapine (D) Thioridazine

#EHPLE #Pharmacy In some cases, a pharmacist might dispense drugs prescribed with a trade name though generic prescribing is the recommended way of prescribing drugs. In what conditions is prescribing trade name acceptable? (A) For drugs with a narrow therapeutic window (B) For drugs with a higher drug solubility (C) For drugs used in non-life threatening disease (D) For drugs available with few trade names

#EHPLE #Pharmacy A pharmaceuticals and medical devices importing company wanted to hire a professional who is responsible for promoting complete blood count (CBC) machine that is imported and distributed by the company. What are appropriate qualification and experience required for this position? (A) First degree in biomedical engineering and three (3) years of experience (B) First degree in pharmacy with zero (0) years of experience (C) First degree in chemistry and three (3) years of experience (D) First degree in biology and three (3) years of experience

#EHPLE #Pharmacy A primary hospital utilized (300, 250, 200 and 450) packs of ceftriaxone injection in September, October, November and December respectively. The lead time for the product is two months with safety stock of 600 packs. The procurement period is also six months. What would be the maximum stock level of ceftriaxone injection? (A) 1800 pack (B) 2400 pack (C) 3000 pack (D) 4200 pack

#EHPLE #Pharmacy A 55-year-old woman with complaints of palpable lump, nipple discharge and edema, redness and warmth on her breast came to a hospital. Her history shows that she gave no birth until now and she saw her menses at age of 10. She also smokes cigarette and drinks alcohol. The biopsy was taken and test was done which revealed a breast cancer. What are the conditions that show this patient has breast cancer? (A) Nulliparity, smoking cigarette and being age 55 years (B) Seeing menses at age of 10 years and nulliparity (C) Smoking cigarette, drinking alcohol and nulliparity (D) Smoking cigarette and seeing menses at age of 10 years

#EHPLE #Pharmacy A patient comes to a community pharmacy with a prescription asking for preparing cetrimide ointment. A compounding pharmacist used fusion method and prepared a product. Once congealed, he ensured a uniform and smooth texture of the final product. What was the most likely technique used by the pharmacist to ensure the quality of the ointment in this case? A. Pass through colloid mill B. Rub with mortar and pestle C. Melt the entire mixture and cool D. Collect and remove irritating solid particles

#EHPLE #Pharmacy Mr. X is a pharmacist who owns and manages a pharmacy establishment operating with his own professional license. A team of inspectors from EFDA found that he was absent from his pharmacy for about five times while it was open to clients. This happened after he was warned once due to the same reason. What administrative measure is the most appropriate in this situation? A. Initiate a criminal investigation against him B. Suspend his license for 6 months C. Revoke his license indefinitely D. Hand him a written warning