Wisconsin MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

Is it acceptable to take a prescription via an answering machine?

1. Only if the patient confirms the order

2. Only for non-controlled substances

3. Yes, if you know the provider’s voice

4. No

The correct answer is: Only if the patient confirms the order

In Wisconsin, it is generally acceptable to take a prescription via an answering machine, but certain conditions must be met for it to be considered valid and acceptable. One of the important conditions is that the patient must confirm the order. This is crucial to ensure that the prescription is not being misinterpreted or misused. Therefore, Option A is the correct answer because it emphasizes the importance of patient confirmation in this scenario. Options B and C are incorrect because the acceptability of taking a prescription via an answering machine is not solely based on whether the medication is a controlled substance or whether the provider's voice is known. Option D is also incorrect since taking a prescription via an answering machine can be acceptable under certain conditions, as long as regulatory requirements are met.