Drugs as Medicine

Question 1

Which US government agency is responsible for regulating medications?

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Food and Drug Administration

Question 2

The Anti-Tampering Act of 1982 requires that __________.

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packaging of OTC medicines are tamper-proof

Question 3

If you have the same symptoms as a friend, it's acceptable to take their prescription medicine. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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F

Question 4

Which of these FDA regulations required that manufacturers disclose possible dangers and side effects of their medicines?

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Kefauver-Harris Amendment

Question 5

Generic medications __________.

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include the same active ingredients as the original medication

Question 6

FDA regulations require that all medication labels include __________.

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specific ingredients and possible side effects

Question 7

Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those that can be purchased without a doctor's authorization. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T

Question 8

Most medicines have secondary symptoms called side effects. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T

Question 9

Switching drugs to OTC status generally increases costs for insured patients. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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F

Question 10

Antibiotics kill harmful bacteria or prevent bacteria from reproducing. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T

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