A student nurse is taking a pharmacology course and studying about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Which statement indicates the student understands how the FDA has decreased the amount of time involved in bringing a new drug to the market?

A. "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is not as strict as it once was with regard to drug approval."
B. "Since consumers have demanded more drugs, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has streamlined the review/approval process."
C. "Drug manufacturers are required to pay yearly user fees, which allow the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hire more employees to increase its efficiency."
D. "Drug manufacturers are required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to test more drugs on an annual basis."


Answer: C

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