The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Could Use Data It

question 36

Multiple Choice

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could use data it has collected from millions of suspected drug-related adverse event reports and other electronic medical information to identify a pattern of adverse drug events in a specific population. This data collected by the FDA would be held in a(n) ___________ .

• A) Internet database
• B) competitive intelligence source
• C) data warehouse
• D) data extraction
• E) information clearinghouse

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Definitions:

Transaction

An agreement or exchange between two parties that results in the transfer of goods or services for monetary value.

Business

An organization or enterprise engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities, aiming to generate profits through providing goods or services.

Adjusting Accounts

The process of updating ledger accounts through adjusting entries to reflect accurate financial activity and positions.

Temporary Accounts

Accounts used to track revenues, expenses, and withdrawals or dividends during an accounting period, which are closed and reset at the end of the period.