Wisconsin MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

A Schedule II (C2) prescription is valid for how many days from the date of issuance for a terminally ill patient?

1. 30 days

2. 15 days

3. 60 days

4. 7 days

The correct answer is: 30 days

A Schedule II (C2) prescription is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance for a terminally ill patient because a Schedule II prescription is categorized as a controlled substance with a high potential for abuse and addiction, and therefore has stricter regulations. This shorter validity period is meant to prevent patients from stockpiling the medication and reduce the risk of diversion or misuse. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they exceed the maximum validity period of a Schedule II prescription. In addition, a longer prescription validity period for a controlled substance increases the potential for it to be misused or abused. Therefore, 30 days is the most appropriate and responsible amount of time for a Schedule II prescription to remain valid for a terminally ill patient.