The Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) Is a Department

question 2

Multiple Choice

The Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) is a department headed by the Secretary of the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS ) .Which function would be expected of this department?

• A)Regulation of herbal drugs
• B)Control of the price of medications
• C)Regulation of the safety and efficacy of medications
• D)Licensing of nurses

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Heuristic

A rule of thumb that suggests a course of action or guides problem solving but does not guarantee an optimal solution.

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A mental framework that helps organize and interpret information, based on past experiences and knowledge.

Cognitive Heuristic

Simple, efficient rules which people often use to form judgments and make decisions; they are mental shortcuts that reduce the cognitive load of making a decision.

Proposition

A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion.