Washington Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence MPJE Practice Exam

For what purpose is the profile required to be reviewed?

1. Upon every visit

2. Prior to dispensing new prescriptions

3. Only at the patient's request

4. Every year

The correct answer is: Prior to dispensing new prescriptions

This is because prior to dispensing new prescriptions, it is important for the healthcare professional to review the patient's profile in order to ensure that the new medication does not interact negatively with any current medications or medical conditions. This helps to prevent potential harm to the patient and ensures that the new prescription is safe and appropriate. The other options listed are incorrect because reviewing the profile every visit or only at the patient's request may not be frequent enough to catch any potential interactions, and reviewing every year may be too infrequent to catch any recent changes in the patient's health or medications.