A nurse looks in a reference book to determine whether a particular drug is a controlled substance. What is the MOST authoritative standard for officially approved drugs in the United States?
a. USP/NF
b. FDA
c. DEA
d. OBRA
a. USP/NF
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a. The USP/NF specifies the official U.S. standards for making each drug.
b. The FDA was established to ensure that some basic standards would be followed regarding drugs. .
c. The DEA handles all the needs and safety controls for drugs that are considered more dangerous. .
d. OBRA mandates that all OTC drugs taken by a client must be documented as part of the medical record. .
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