Ontario Registered Pharmacy Technician (RphT) Practice Exam

Stock rotation is making sure that:

1. The shortest expiration date is in the back

2. The longest expiration date is in the front

3. The shortest expiration date in the front

4. None of the above

The correct answer is: The shortest expiration date in the front

Stock rotation is the practice of ensuring that perishable items are used before they expire. Keeping the shortest expiration date in the front allows for easier monitoring and use of the products that will expire sooner. Option A is incorrect because it would result in the products with the longest expiration date being used first, which could lead to spoilage of items that will expire sooner. Similarly, option B is incorrect because it would result in the products with the shortest expiration date being used last, also risking spoilage. Option D is incorrect because stock rotation is important for maintaining product quality and reducing waste, making it necessary to pay attention to expiration dates.