When Will the FDA Approve a Drug for General Use

question 25

Multiple Choice

When will the FDA approve a drug for general use even if it can cause birth defects?

• A)If the risk to the fetus is so small in number that it is unlikely to occur
• B)If the benefits of the drug are far greater than the risk to the fetus
• C)If the manufacturer can demonstrate that the adverse effects no longer exist in certain breeds
• D)If the therapeutic index has narrowed to such a number that the FDA is now comfortable with the risk

Identify strategies to mitigate pest resistance and the pesticide treadmill.

Recognize the significance of pest control in crop yield and protection.

Understand the principles of recording financial transactions involving long-term liabilities and their impact on balance sheets.

Calculate interest expense and understand its effects on financial statements.

---

Definitions:

Osteon's Lacunae

Small spaces within the osteon of bones that house osteocytes, the cells responsible for maintaining bone tissue.

Osteocytes

Bone cells integral to the structure and function of bone, acting as strain sensors.

Hydroxyapatites

Minerals composed of calcium phosphate that form the primary structural component of bone and teeth.

Epiphyseal Plate

A cartilage plate in the long bones where lengthwise growth occurs in children and adolescents.