Which of the Following Legislations First Provided the FDA the Authority

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following legislations first provided the FDA the authority to withdraw a drug from the marketplace?

• A) Kefauver-Harris Amendments
• B) 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
• C) Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Pain

A subjective feeling often caused by bodily injury or disease, characterized by physical discomfort or suffering.

Diarrhea

A condition characterized by the frequent passage of loose or watery stools, often indicating an infection or irritation of the digestive system.

Cravings

An intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing, especially for a specific substance or experience.

Opium

A narcotic drug obtained from the poppy plant, used historically for pain relief and known for its potential for addiction.