According to the FDA Modernization Act of 1997, which statement is true regarding drug experimentation with children?
a. Medications tested on adults are safe for children.
b. Medications should not be tested on children.
c. Medications intended for children require research with children as subjects.
d. Children cannot be participants in drug evaluation studies.
ANS: C
This act has five provisions, one of which requires pediatric evaluation of new products intended for use by children. The act advocates for children and appropriate testing for drugs to be used by the pediatric population.
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