PTCE Pharmacy Technician

Category - Inventory

During the biennial controlled substance inventory, you come across an open 500-count bottle of hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5/500. Which of the following is true for this medication?
  1. You must count it by hand because it is a Schedule II medication
  2. You must count it by hand because it is a Schedule III medication in a 500-count bottle
  3. You do not need to count it by hand; the quantity on hand can be simply estimated, since it is a Schedule III medication in less than a 1000 count bottle
  4. You do not need to count it by hand; the quantity on hand can be simply estimated since it is a Schedule III medication in less than a 5000 count bottle
Explanation
Answer: C - You do not need to count this bottle by hand; the quantity on hand can be simply estimated, since it is a Schedule III medication, in less than a 1000 count bottle. If it were in a package with more than 1000 tablets it would need to be counted by hand. It would also need to be counted by hand if it were a Schedule II medication.
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