In response to the patient's question about how to know whether drugs are safe, the nurse explains that all medications undergo rigorous scientific testing controlled by what organization?
A) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
B) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
D) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
A
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The FDA is responsible for controlling and regulating the development and sale of drugs in the United States, allowing new drugs to enter the market only after being subjected to rigorous scientific testing. The DEA regulates and controls the use of controlled substances. The CDC monitors and responds to infectious diseases. The JCAHO is an accrediting body that inspects acute care facilities to ensure minimum standards are met.
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