South Carolina Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Practice Exam

A drug that is dangerous to health if used as prescribed is considered:

1. Misbranded

2. Adulterated

3. Controlled

4. Illegal

The correct answer is: Misbranded

A drug that is considered dangerous to health if used as prescribed falls under the category of misbranded. In pharmaceutical regulation, a drug may be deemed misbranded if its labeling is false or misleading in any particular way. This includes situations where a drug's labeling fails to provide adequate warnings or instructions about the risks associated with its use, especially if those risks could threaten the health of patients. When drugs are labeled in a way that could lead consumers or health professionals to perceive them as safe for use without providing necessary precautions, they may be considered misbranded. This designation is crucial in ensuring that consumers receive clear and accurate information about the potential dangers of the medication, encouraging safe use and compliance with health guidelines. The other options do not accurately capture this concept. For example, a drug labeled as adulterated typically refers to formulations that are contaminated or not manufactured in accordance with quality standards, rather than health risks associated with prescribed use. A controlled substance refers to drugs that are regulated under specific tiers of legal restrictions, primarily due to the potential for misuse or addiction, but not all controlled substances are dangerous when used appropriately. The term illegal generally describes substances that are prohibited by law, which does not necessarily align with the status of being misbranded based