Which are responsibilities of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? (Select all that apply.)
a. To ensure a drug has accurate labeling
b. To ensure a drug is affordable
c. To ensure a drug is effective
d. To ensure a drug is free from adverse reactions
e. To ensure a drug is tested for harmful effects
ANS: A, C, E
The FDA ensures that drugs are labeled correctly, that they are tested and proven effective for the conditions they are marketed to treat, and that they are tested for harmful effects. The FDA does not ensure affordability or freedom from adverse reactions, although these must be noted in drug information materials.
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