Wyoming MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

Which of the following services provided by a parent pharmacy for a LTC facility cannot involve controlled medications?

1. Automated dispensing

2. Medication takeback

3. On-call pharmacy service

4. Pharmacy inventory

The correct answer is: Automated dispensing

In the context of a Long-Term Care (LTC) facility, it is important to understand that controlled medications typically have stricter regulations surrounding their storage, handling, and dispensing compared to non-controlled medications. Automated dispensing systems are often used for non-controlled medications in LTC facilities to improve efficiency and accuracy in medication dispensing processes. Controlled medications, on the other hand, may have specific requirements such as more secure storage areas and limited access. Therefore, the service provided by the parent pharmacy for a LTC facility that cannot involve controlled medications is automated dispensing (Option A). Options B, C, and D do not inherently involve dispensing controlled medications and are commonly provided services in LTC settings.