A bioterrorism attack has occurred in the United States. Which of the following programs would be used to provide large quantities of medications to the American public?
a. Cities Readiness Initiative
b. Strategic National Stockpile (SNS)
c. Public Health Information Network (PHIN)
d. Project BioShield
ANS: B
The SNS has the capacity to provide large quantities of medicine and medical supplies to protect the American public in a public health emergency. The Cities Readiness Initiative aids cities in increasing their capacity to deliver medicines and medical supplies during a public health emer-gency. The PHIN helps ensure information access and sharing. Project BioShield is a program to develop and produce new drugs and vaccines against potential bioweapons.
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