South Carolina Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Practice Exam

True or False: It's permissible to delay filling a C2 prescription if the prescriber wants to monitor the patient’s response for a short time?

1. True

2. False

3. Only with patient consent

4. Only for emergency fills

The correct answer is: True

The correct answer is that it is permissible to delay filling a C2 prescription if the prescriber wants to monitor the patient’s response for a short time. In such situations, the prescriber may decide to write a prescription but may also choose to hold off on having it filled until they can assess how the patient is responding to treatment, particularly if the medication is being prescribed for a new condition or dosage adjustment. This approach allows the prescriber to evaluate the necessity and efficacy of the medication, thereby minimizing the risk of overmedication or adverse effects. However, it is essential that the prescriber communicates their intention clearly and that this aligns with proper patient care practices. Other options such as requiring patient consent or limiting the delay to emergency situations do not cover the full scope of professional judgment that prescribers have regarding managing C2 prescriptions and monitoring patient responses.