WASHINGTON MPJE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
Labeling on prescription drugs is written for... - ANS healthcare providers
Labeling on OTC drugs is written for... - ANS patients
If any required OTC labeling information is missing, the drug is considered - ANS misbranded
Requirements for an OTC drug label - ANS 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 - ANS Statement of Identity =
drug name + pharmacologic category/intended action
Is the "Drug Facts" Panel on OTCs FDA approved? - ANS Yes
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,In an NDC require on the OTC labeling? - ANS Requested but *not required*
Adequate directions for self use include: - ANS - dosing
- preparation
- frequency
- duration
- time
- route
Required elements of "Drug Facts" Panel - ANS 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? - ANS -
electrolyte information ( Na, Ca, Mg, K)
- inactive ingredients
- other info required by monograph, regulations or labeling
Unique OTC drug warnings to remember - ANS - sore throat
- allergic reaction and asthma alert
- flammability
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,- 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 - ANS - 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? - ANS Aspirin-containing
products
"Ask a doctor before use if you have... " is for ________ - ANS Conditions
"Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have..." is for _______ - ANS Drug-drug and
drug-food interactions
"When using this product..." is for_______ - ANS Side effects and substances to avoid
"Stop and ask a doctor if..." is for_______ - ANS signs of toxicity
"Do not use..." is for ______ - ANS Contraindications
Which electrolytes have to be labeled with a warning if they exceed a certain threshold in an
OTC product?
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, What is the warning? - ANS 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? - ANS K, Mg, Ca (all but Na)
Which electrolytes require kidney *disease* warning? - ANS K, Mg
Sodium Threshold - ANS >140 mg per day (based on maximum daily dose)
Electrolyte thresholds are based on - ANS maximum daily dose
Calcium Threshold - ANS >3.2 g per day (based on maximum daily dose)
Magnesium Threshold - ANS >600 mg per day (based on maximum daily dose)
Potassium Threshold - ANS >975 mg per day (based on maximum daily dose)
Sodium Free = - ANS <=5 mg per day
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AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
Labeling on prescription drugs is written for... - ANS healthcare providers
Labeling on OTC drugs is written for... - ANS patients
If any required OTC labeling information is missing, the drug is considered - ANS misbranded
Requirements for an OTC drug label - ANS 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 - ANS Statement of Identity =
drug name + pharmacologic category/intended action
Is the "Drug Facts" Panel on OTCs FDA approved? - ANS Yes
@2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED 1
,In an NDC require on the OTC labeling? - ANS Requested but *not required*
Adequate directions for self use include: - ANS - dosing
- preparation
- frequency
- duration
- time
- route
Required elements of "Drug Facts" Panel - ANS 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? - ANS -
electrolyte information ( Na, Ca, Mg, K)
- inactive ingredients
- other info required by monograph, regulations or labeling
Unique OTC drug warnings to remember - ANS - sore throat
- allergic reaction and asthma alert
- flammability
@2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED 2
,- 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 - ANS - 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? - ANS Aspirin-containing
products
"Ask a doctor before use if you have... " is for ________ - ANS Conditions
"Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have..." is for _______ - ANS Drug-drug and
drug-food interactions
"When using this product..." is for_______ - ANS Side effects and substances to avoid
"Stop and ask a doctor if..." is for_______ - ANS signs of toxicity
"Do not use..." is for ______ - ANS Contraindications
Which electrolytes have to be labeled with a warning if they exceed a certain threshold in an
OTC product?
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, What is the warning? - ANS 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? - ANS K, Mg, Ca (all but Na)
Which electrolytes require kidney *disease* warning? - ANS K, Mg
Sodium Threshold - ANS >140 mg per day (based on maximum daily dose)
Electrolyte thresholds are based on - ANS maximum daily dose
Calcium Threshold - ANS >3.2 g per day (based on maximum daily dose)
Magnesium Threshold - ANS >600 mg per day (based on maximum daily dose)
Potassium Threshold - ANS >975 mg per day (based on maximum daily dose)
Sodium Free = - ANS <=5 mg per day
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