What does the abbreviation "FDA" stand for?

Free Drug Association
Food and Drug Administration
Food and Drug Assistance
Food and Drug Abuse


Food and Drug Administration

Rationale: The abbreviation FDA stands for the Food and Drug Administration. It is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, responsible for protecting and promoting public health by regulating foods, drugs, and many other products.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. Demonstrate flexibility in setting QC measures B. Identify unfavorable events for immediate investigation C. Improve the safety of patients in healthcare institutions D. Prevent unfavorable events from happening again

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