FDA History and Definition

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What was the main objective of the 1938 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?

  • To require manufacturers to demonstrate the safety of new drugs prior to marketing (correct)
  • To grant jurisdiction over drug advertising to the Federal Trade Commission
  • To prohibit the marketing of adulterated food and drugs
  • To regulate drug therapeutic claims

What was the significant consequence of the Thalidomide disaster?

  • It resulted in the birth of over 10,000 children with severe defects worldwide (correct)
  • It led to the establishment of the FDA
  • It prohibited the marketing of non-addictive sedatives
  • It mandated regular inspections of production facilities

What was the main provision of the Kefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962?

  • The FDA was mandated to conduct regular inspections of production facilities
  • Study subjects were required to give their informed consent
  • Manufacturers must prove the safety of drug products before they go on the market (correct)
  • The FDA was granted 180 days to approve new drug applications

What was the main objective of the Orphan Drug Act of 1983?

<p>To provide incentives for the development of drugs for rare diseases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Dr. Frances Kelsey's actions?

<p>She blocked the US approval of Thalidomide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984?

<p>It streamlined the generic drug approval process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the FDA in terms of regulation?

<p>Manufacturers of food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What amendment distinguishes prescription from non-prescription drugs?

<p>Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol or legend required on prescription drugs?

<p>Rx Only (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What book contributed to the initiation of the Pure Food and Drug Act?

<p>The Jungle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the Department of Agriculture established?

<p>1862 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the act that created the FDA?

<p>Pure Food and Drug Act (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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