A client asks her primary care provider if there are any regulations concerning nonprescription medicines. The provider explains that nonprescription medicines are governed by which act?
a. the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
b. the Pure Food and Drug Act
c. the Controlled Substance Act
d. the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
a. the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
FEEDBACK:
a. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act designates which drugs can be sold without a prescription.
b. The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1960 was the first established consumer protection act regulating the manufacturing of drugs. .
c. The Controlled Substance Act in 1970 was established for specific control over specific drugs, such as those abused by society. .
d. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act mandates that all over-the-counter medications be added to the client's medical record and requires that pharmacists provide client counseling before dispensing a medication. .
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