Rhode Island Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence (MPJE) Practice Exam

In an emergency, which medications are eligible for refill and what is the maximum supply?

1. CII medications for 1 day

2. All medications except CII for 3 days

3. CIV medications for 72 hours

4. All medications for 5 days

The correct answer is: All medications except CII for 3 days

In an emergency situation, the regulations allow for a supply of medications to be refilled without a prescription. Specifically, the correct response indicates that all medications, with the exception of Schedule II (CII) controlled substances, can be refilled for a maximum supply of three days. This regulation is in place to ensure that patients continue to have access to necessary medications during a crisis, while also maintaining a level of control over the prescription of more tightly regulated substances like CII medications, which have a higher potential for abuse. The choice for Schedule II medications is limited due to strict regulations that do not allow for refills without a new prescription; hence, they cannot be included in the emergency replenishment. Other options do not accurately reflect the specific regulations surrounding emergency refills. It's important to remember that the allowed duration of three days applies to all medications except for those that fall under Schedule II, which helps strike a balance between accessibility in emergencies and responsible drug management.