These were established by the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act

Requires a prescription and DEA number

Enforcement agency established by the 1970 Controlled Substances Act

Approval agency established by the 1938 Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act

Uniform strength, purity and quality

Drug that treats a disease affecting a very small number of people

These drugs require no prescription.

Directory listing of officially approved drugs (was originally two references)

The pharmaceutical manufacturer has the authority to add additional active ingredients to a previously approved pharmaceutical product.

Drug strength may vary with each lot number of a medication.

The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 established drug standards and official drug references.

Your friend, Thomas, had a serious adverse reaction to an over-the-counter medication and found that a number of other individuals had similar adverse reactions. Which agency is most likely to investigate this situation and take action if a problem is found?

You're waiting in line at the pharmacy to get your medication, and decide to take a look at your doctor's handwriting on the prescription. You notice the phrase "DEA Number" followed by a code. What does the phrase "DEA Number" represent?

Drugs in this category are not approved for medical use in the United States.

Although a physician may call in a prescription in an emergency, the written prescription must be provided to the pharmacy within 7 days.

Medication consists primarily of preparations for cough suppressants containing codeine and preparations for diarrhea.

Prescription is written, faxed, or verbal (phoned in) by physician only.

Prescription may be written out by health care professional but must be signed by the physician.

Pharmacology deals with all the drugs used in society today, including prescription, legal, OTC, and _ drugs.