It took a national tragedy to force a much-needed update of the Food and Drugs Act of 1906. The drug that caused this national tragedy was ________
A) Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, which was used to treat respiratory ailments
B) Cocaine Toothache Drops, which was used to treat toothache pain
C) sulfonamide, an anti-infective drug
D) thalidomide, which was used to treat morning sickness
Answer: C
A) This drug did not cause the national tragedy, but was an example of a drug that contained an addictive substance.
B) This drug did not cause the national tragedy, but was an example of a drug that contained an addictive substance.
D) This drug caused tragedy in the 1950s in Europe, but was not approved for use in the United States.
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