The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not impose the same guidelines on __________ as it does on prescription drugs
a. Chiropractic treatment
b. Dietary supplements
c. Homeopathic treatments
d. Hypnotic therapy
B
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) addresses dietary supplements but does not include the same guidelines that govern prescription drugs. Guidelines are less stringent for dietary supplements; therefore, the safety of use of these products with prescription drugs is one of the concerns associated with such supplements. Dietary supplements include, but are not limited to, vitamins, minerals, and herbs. The FDA does not govern chiropractic treatment, homeopathic treatment, or hypnotic therapy.
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