It Took a National Tragedy to Force a Much-Needed Update

question 34

Multiple Choice

It took a national tragedy to force a much-needed update of the Food and Drugs Act of 1906.The drug that caused this national tragedy was ________.

• A) Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, which was used to treat respiratory ailments
• B) Cocaine Toothache Drops, which was used to treat toothache pain
• C) sulfonamide, an anti-infective drug
• D) thalidomide, which was used to treat morning sickness

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