South Carolina Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Practice Exam

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Which of the following products is not required to have child-resistant packaging under the PPPA?

Effervescent aspirin
Aerosol containers
Prescription medications
Liquid antibiotics

The correct answer is: Effervescent aspirin

Effervescent aspirin is an example of a product that is exempt from the child-resistant packaging requirements under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The PPPA aims to prevent children from accessing potentially harmful substances, and certain products are specifically exempted due to their formulation or intended use. Effervescent aspirin falls under exceptions that are deemed to have safety profiles that make child-resistant packaging unnecessary. This exemption considers the specific characteristics of effervescent formulations, which are more readily absorbed and may pose less risk of ingestion in dangerous quantities for children. On the other hand, prescription medications, liquid antibiotics, and aerosol containers typically pose a greater risk to children and therefore are generally required to have child-resistant packaging to enhance safety and reduce the likelihood of accidental poisoning.