Part 3 – Drug Supply Management (DSM) Practice MCQs with Short Answers & Explanations
1. In the pharmaceutical supply chain, which method is most commonly used for quantifying medicines in Ethiopian public health facilities?
A. Consumption-based method
B. Morbidity-based method
C. Demographic-based method
D. Service-level method
Answer: A. Consumption-based method
Explanation: It uses past consumption data and is the most practical and widely used method in routine facilities.
2. Which inventory control method classifies medicines based on their cost and expenditure value?
A. VED analysis
B. FSN analysis
C. ABC analysis
D. XYZ analysis
Answer: C. ABC analysis
Explanation: ABC categorizes items into A (high cost), B (moderate cost), and C (low cost).
3. A medicine with low consumption and long shelf life belongs to which FSN category?
A. Fast-moving
B. Slow-moving
C. Non-moving
D. Vital
Answer: B. Slow-moving
Explanation: Slow-moving items are issued infrequently but still have some consumption.
4. The primary purpose of using bin cards in a pharmacy store is to:
A. Record patient information
B. Track financial transactions
C. Monitor stock movement and balance
D. Forecast annual drug budget
Answer: C. Monitor stock movement and balance
Explanation: Bin cards record receipts, issues, and current stock balance for each item.
5. According to good storage practice, which condition is most appropriate for storing most essential medicines?
A. Direct sunlight and open air
B. Temperature below 0 °C
C. Clean, dry, well-ventilated area
D. Near chemicals and disinfectants
Answer: C. Clean, dry, well-ventilated area
Explanation: Proper storage conditions preserve drug quality and prevent degradation.
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