The FDA Advises Consumers That

question 46

Multiple Choice

The FDA advises consumers that:

• A)a product that is labeled as "natural" and "non toxic" is always safe to use.
• B)products based on "ancient remedies" are preferable to those based on modern "scientific breakthroughs."
• C)they should be suspicious of product claims that use impressive-sounding medical terms.
• D)an offer of a "money-back" guarantee from the manufacturer means the product is more likely to be effective.

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Definitions:

Personality Disorder

A type of mental disorder characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and deviating from those accepted by the individual's culture.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are more severe than typically observed.

DSM-IV

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association outlining standardized criteria for the diagnosis of mental disorders.

Axis I

was used in the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition) to classify most major mental health disorders, including mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.