WASHINGTON MPJE 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH EXPERT
SOLUTIONS
Labeling on prescription drugs is written for... - (ANSWER)healthcare providers
Labeling on OTC drugs is written for... - (ANSWER)patients
If any required OTC labeling information is missing, the drug is considered - (ANSWER)misbranded
Requirements for an OTC drug label - (ANSWER)1) Principal Display Panel
2) Statement of Identity - drug name + pharmacological category/intended action (*should be on
principal display panel*)
3) Net quantity of contents (weight, measure or numerical count)
4) Name AND address of manufacturer/packager/distributor
5) Adequate directions for self-use
6) "Drug Facts" Panel
This should be on the Principal Display Panel of an OTC drug - (ANSWER)Statement of Identity = drug
name + pharmacologic category/intended action
Is the "Drug Facts" Panel on OTCs FDA approved? - (ANSWER)Yes
In an NDC require on the OTC labeling? - (ANSWER)Requested but *not required*
Adequate directions for self use include: - (ANSWER)- dosing
- preparation
- frequency
- duration
- time
- route
,WASHINGTON MPJE 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH EXPERT
SOLUTIONS
Required elements of "Drug Facts" Panel - (ANSWER)1) Active Ingredient (including quantity per dose)
2) Purpose (pharmacologic category/intended use)
3) Uses (indications)
4) Warnings
5) Directions (for specific age groups/populations)
6) Other information (Electrolyte labeling, inactive ingredients)
7) Contact information ("Questions" + phone #)
What is included in the "other information" section of a "Drug Facts" panel? - (ANSWER)- electrolyte
information ( Na, Ca, Mg, K)
- inactive ingredients
- other info required by monograph, regulations or labeling
Unique OTC drug warnings to remember - (ANSWER)- sore throat
- allergic reaction and asthma alert
- flammability
- Reye's syndrome
- Choking
- Dosage for Sodium Phos
- STD
- "Keep out of reach of children" + accidental ingestion/overdose
Which OTC drugs are exempt from "If pregnant or breastfeeding...." warning - (ANSWER)- If drug is
intended to benefit the fetus or nursing infant
- If labeled exclusively for pediatric use
What OTC drugs require a special additional pregnancy warning? - (ANSWER)Aspirin-containing products
,WASHINGTON MPJE 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH EXPERT
SOLUTIONS
"Ask a doctor before use if you have... " is for ________ - (ANSWER)Conditions
"Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have..." is for _______ - (ANSWER)Drug-drug and drug-
food interactions
"When using this product..." is for_______ - (ANSWER)Side effects and substances to avoid
"Stop and ask a doctor if..." is for_______ - (ANSWER)signs of toxicity
"Do not use..." is for ______ - (ANSWER)Contraindications
Which electrolytes have to be labeled with a warning if they exceed a certain threshold in an OTC
product?
What is the warning? - (ANSWER)Na
K
Mg
Ca
Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney stones/kidney disease or a Na/K/Mg/Ca restricted diet
Must also list amount of electrolyte *per dose*
Which electrolytes require kidney *stone* warning? - (ANSWER)K, Mg, Ca (all but Na)
Which electrolytes require kidney *disease* warning? - (ANSWER)K, Mg
Sodium Threshold - (ANSWER)>140 mg per day (based on maximum daily dose)
, WASHINGTON MPJE 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH EXPERT
SOLUTIONS
Electrolyte thresholds are based on - (ANSWER)maximum daily dose
Calcium Threshold - (ANSWER)>3.2 g per day (based on maximum daily dose)
Magnesium Threshold - (ANSWER)>600 mg per day (based on maximum daily dose)
Potassium Threshold - (ANSWER)>975 mg per day (based on maximum daily dose)
Sodium Free = - (ANSWER)<=5 mg per day
Very Low Sodium = - (ANSWER)<= 35 mg per day
Low Sodium = - (ANSWER)<= 140 mg per day
Emergency Contraceptive Pills and Rx vs. OTC - (ANSWER)Levonorgestrel (Rx and OTC)
Ulipristal = Ella (Rx Only)
Are there any gender or age restrictions for buying Plan B? - (ANSWER)NO
(Even though package may say for women 17+ on generics)
How long is emergency contraceptive approved for?
How long can pharmacists recommend it for? - (ANSWER)72 hrs
120 hrs
Preferred emergency contraception when >72 hrs - (ANSWER)Ulipristal (Ella) but Rx only...
SOLUTIONS
Labeling on prescription drugs is written for... - (ANSWER)healthcare providers
Labeling on OTC drugs is written for... - (ANSWER)patients
If any required OTC labeling information is missing, the drug is considered - (ANSWER)misbranded
Requirements for an OTC drug label - (ANSWER)1) Principal Display Panel
2) Statement of Identity - drug name + pharmacological category/intended action (*should be on
principal display panel*)
3) Net quantity of contents (weight, measure or numerical count)
4) Name AND address of manufacturer/packager/distributor
5) Adequate directions for self-use
6) "Drug Facts" Panel
This should be on the Principal Display Panel of an OTC drug - (ANSWER)Statement of Identity = drug
name + pharmacologic category/intended action
Is the "Drug Facts" Panel on OTCs FDA approved? - (ANSWER)Yes
In an NDC require on the OTC labeling? - (ANSWER)Requested but *not required*
Adequate directions for self use include: - (ANSWER)- dosing
- preparation
- frequency
- duration
- time
- route
,WASHINGTON MPJE 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH EXPERT
SOLUTIONS
Required elements of "Drug Facts" Panel - (ANSWER)1) Active Ingredient (including quantity per dose)
2) Purpose (pharmacologic category/intended use)
3) Uses (indications)
4) Warnings
5) Directions (for specific age groups/populations)
6) Other information (Electrolyte labeling, inactive ingredients)
7) Contact information ("Questions" + phone #)
What is included in the "other information" section of a "Drug Facts" panel? - (ANSWER)- electrolyte
information ( Na, Ca, Mg, K)
- inactive ingredients
- other info required by monograph, regulations or labeling
Unique OTC drug warnings to remember - (ANSWER)- sore throat
- allergic reaction and asthma alert
- flammability
- Reye's syndrome
- Choking
- Dosage for Sodium Phos
- STD
- "Keep out of reach of children" + accidental ingestion/overdose
Which OTC drugs are exempt from "If pregnant or breastfeeding...." warning - (ANSWER)- If drug is
intended to benefit the fetus or nursing infant
- If labeled exclusively for pediatric use
What OTC drugs require a special additional pregnancy warning? - (ANSWER)Aspirin-containing products
,WASHINGTON MPJE 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH EXPERT
SOLUTIONS
"Ask a doctor before use if you have... " is for ________ - (ANSWER)Conditions
"Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have..." is for _______ - (ANSWER)Drug-drug and drug-
food interactions
"When using this product..." is for_______ - (ANSWER)Side effects and substances to avoid
"Stop and ask a doctor if..." is for_______ - (ANSWER)signs of toxicity
"Do not use..." is for ______ - (ANSWER)Contraindications
Which electrolytes have to be labeled with a warning if they exceed a certain threshold in an OTC
product?
What is the warning? - (ANSWER)Na
K
Mg
Ca
Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney stones/kidney disease or a Na/K/Mg/Ca restricted diet
Must also list amount of electrolyte *per dose*
Which electrolytes require kidney *stone* warning? - (ANSWER)K, Mg, Ca (all but Na)
Which electrolytes require kidney *disease* warning? - (ANSWER)K, Mg
Sodium Threshold - (ANSWER)>140 mg per day (based on maximum daily dose)
, WASHINGTON MPJE 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH EXPERT
SOLUTIONS
Electrolyte thresholds are based on - (ANSWER)maximum daily dose
Calcium Threshold - (ANSWER)>3.2 g per day (based on maximum daily dose)
Magnesium Threshold - (ANSWER)>600 mg per day (based on maximum daily dose)
Potassium Threshold - (ANSWER)>975 mg per day (based on maximum daily dose)
Sodium Free = - (ANSWER)<=5 mg per day
Very Low Sodium = - (ANSWER)<= 35 mg per day
Low Sodium = - (ANSWER)<= 140 mg per day
Emergency Contraceptive Pills and Rx vs. OTC - (ANSWER)Levonorgestrel (Rx and OTC)
Ulipristal = Ella (Rx Only)
Are there any gender or age restrictions for buying Plan B? - (ANSWER)NO
(Even though package may say for women 17+ on generics)
How long is emergency contraceptive approved for?
How long can pharmacists recommend it for? - (ANSWER)72 hrs
120 hrs
Preferred emergency contraception when >72 hrs - (ANSWER)Ulipristal (Ella) but Rx only...
