Question 1

Violation of a consent agreement or cease-and-desist order issued by the FTC can trigger a penalty of up to $1,000 per day per violation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The least important action by the intelligent health consumer is to

Accepted Answer

A)   be analytical and critical of advertising.
B)   use reliable sources of information.
C)   be aware of the signs of health frauds and quackery.
D)   locate a reliable primary care provider.
E)   keep a watchful eye on regulatory agencies.

Question 3

Which of the following consumer protection organizations is primarily supported by business and professional firms?

Accepted Answer

A)   Health Research Group
B)   National Consumers' League
C)   Consumer Federation of America
D)   Better Business Bureau
E)   National Council Against Health Fraud

Question 4

The 1983 Orphan Drug Amendment discouraged manufacturers from developing new drugs for rare diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act prohibits the distribution and importation of adulterated and misbranded articles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The FDA considers issues limited to "economic frauds"low priorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Drug manufacturers must notify the FDA whenever they become aware that an approved drug might have adverse effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Investigational drugs are new drugs intended solely for research use by experts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The FDA has little responsibility for approving the safety and effectiveness of new drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Before passage of the Kefauver-Harris Amendment in 1962, manufacturers could begin marketing drugs without proof that they were effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The U.S. Postal Service does not have the authority to stop mail delivery when it suspects a fraud is being perpetrated on the public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Consumer Laws, Agencies, and Strategies

Drug manufacturers must notify the FDA whenever they become aware that an approved drug might have adverse effects.

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The U.S. Postal Service does not have the authority to stop mail delivery when it suspects a fraud is being perpetrated on the public.

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Which of the following consumer protection organizations is primarily supported by business and professional firms?

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The federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act prohibits the distribution and importation of adulterated and misbranded articles.

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Before passage of the Kefauver-Harris Amendment in 1962, manufacturers could begin marketing drugs without proof that they were effective.

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The least important action by the intelligent health consumer is to

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Violation of a consent agreement or cease-and-desist order issued by the FTC can trigger a penalty of up to $1,000 per day per violation.

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The FDA considers issues limited to "economic frauds"low priorities.

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The 1983 Orphan Drug Amendment discouraged manufacturers from developing new drugs for rare diseases.

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Investigational drugs are new drugs intended solely for research use by experts.

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The FDA has little responsibility for approving the safety and effectiveness of new drugs.

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Exam 21: Consumer Laws, Agencies, and Strategies

Drug manufacturers must notify the FDA whenever they become aware that an approved drug might have adverse effects.

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The U.S. Postal Service does not have the authority to stop mail delivery when it suspects a fraud is being perpetrated on the public.

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Which of the following consumer protection organizations is primarily supported by business and professional firms?

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The federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act prohibits the distribution and importation of adulterated and misbranded articles.

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Before passage of the Kefauver-Harris Amendment in 1962, manufacturers could begin marketing drugs without proof that they were effective.

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The least important action by the intelligent health consumer is to

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Violation of a consent agreement or cease-and-desist order issued by the FTC can trigger a penalty of up to $1,000 per day per violation.

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The FDA considers issues limited to "economic frauds"low priorities.

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The 1983 Orphan Drug Amendment discouraged manufacturers from developing new drugs for rare diseases.

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Investigational drugs are new drugs intended solely for research use by experts.

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The FDA has little responsibility for approving the safety and effectiveness of new drugs.

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