#1
Which of the following acts established the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
ExplanationEstablishment of FDA
#2
Which agency within the Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for enforcing FDA regulations?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
ExplanationEnforcement of FDA regulations
#3
What is the purpose of the 'Food Safety Modernization Act' (FSMA)?
To prevent foodborne illness and improve food safety
ExplanationEnhancing food safety and preventing illness
#4
Which of the following agencies collaborates with the FDA to ensure the safety of cosmetics?
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
ExplanationCollaboration for cosmetic safety
#5
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the 'Prescription Drug User Fee Act' (PDUFA)?
To collect fees from pharmaceutical companies to fund drug approval process
ExplanationFunding drug approval process through fees
#6
What is the primary function of the FDA's 'Fast Track' designation?
To accelerate the approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening conditions
ExplanationAccelerating approval for critical condition drugs
#7
What is the primary purpose of the 'Orphan Drug Act'?
To encourage the development of drugs for rare diseases
ExplanationEncouraging rare disease drug development
#8
Which of the following is NOT a main component of the FDA's pre-market approval process for medical devices?
Premarket Notification (510(k))
ExplanationExclusion from FDA's medical device pre-market approval process
#9
What is the primary goal of the FDA's 'Breakthrough Therapy' designation?
To expedite the development and review of drugs for serious or life-threatening conditions
ExplanationAccelerating review of critical condition drugs
#10
Which of the following is a responsibility of the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)?
Overseeing the safety of medical devices
ExplanationCDRH's oversight of medical device safety
#11
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)?
Ensuring the safety of medical devices
ExplanationExclusion from CBER's responsibilities
#12
What is the primary goal of the 'Drug Quality and Security Act' (DQSA)?
To improve the safety and security of the pharmaceutical supply chain
ExplanationEnhancing pharmaceutical supply chain safety
#13
Under FDA regulations, what does 'cGMP' stand for?
Current Good Manufacturing Practices
ExplanationAbbreviation of FDA regulation standards
#14
What does the 'Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act' commonly refer to?
Hatch-Waxman Act
ExplanationCommon reference to drug price competition act
#15
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a drug to qualify for the FDA's 'Accelerated Approval' program?
Providing substantial evidence of effectiveness
ExplanationExclusion from accelerated approval program requirement
#16
Which legislation expanded the FDA's authority over tobacco products, including the regulation of advertising and promotion?
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
ExplanationExpansion of FDA's authority over tobacco
#17
Which legislation established a pathway for the approval of biosimilar products in the United States?
Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA)
ExplanationCreation of biosimilar approval pathway