A client asks the nurse to explain what a dietary supplement is, and how these supplements are regulated. What responses by the nurse are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

Question

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

1. "Dietary supplements are only vitamins and minerals."
2. "The FDA can remove products from the market if they pose an unreasonable risk to the public."
3. "Dietary supplements are exempted from The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act."
4. "Dietary supplements are products to enhance the diet that are not approved as drugs."
5. "Dietary supplements are regulated by The Joint Commission (TJC)."

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4

Rationale 1: There are many different types of dietary supplements, including herbs.
Rationale 2: The FDA can remove products from the market if they pose an unreasonable risk to the public.
Rationale 3: Dietary supplements are exempted from The Food Drug and Cosmetics Act.
Rationale 4: Dietary supplements are products to enhance the diet that are not approved as drugs is the definition of a dietary supplement.
Rationale 5: Dietary supplements are not regulated by the TJC.

Global Rationale: The FDA can remove products from the market if they pose an unreasonable risk to the public. Dietary supplements are exempted from The Food Drug and Cosmetics Act. Dietary supplements are products to enhance the diet that are not approved as drugs is the definition of a dietary supplement. There are many different types of dietary supplements, including herbs. Dietary supplements are not regulated by the TJC.