Exam 2 - Law Flashcards
Homeopathy
A system of alternative medicine based on treating symptoms of disease w/ substances that produce symptoms of disease in health subjects
Do homeopathic drugs go through an FDA approval process
No
Homeopathic drugs are regulated by the _____ as _____
FDA
Drugs
Homeopathic drugs must have a
Therapeutic indication for self limiting, self diagnosable condition
OTC labeling of homeopathic drugs must have what
Drug facts box
What word must be included in the labeling of homeopathic drugs
Homeopathic
How are ingredients in homeopathic drugs listed
In terms of dilution
Advertising is regulated by
FTC
Homeopathic drugs have never been required to show what before marketing
Safety or efficacy
What does the FDA system operate on
Honor code
USP seal does not ensure ____
Safety or efficacy
Who determines if a homeopathic product can be OTC
FDA
Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as what
Food
Amount of calcium that requires electrolyte per dosage on label
20 mg
Amount of magnesium that requires electrolyte per dosage on label
8 mg
Amount of potassium that requires electrolyte per dosage on label
5 mg
Ask a dr before use of calcium if you have
Kidney stones
Calcium reduced diet
Amount of sodium that requires electrolyte per dosage on label
5 mg
Ask a dr before use of magnesium if you have
Kidney disease
Magnesium reduced diet
Threshold amount of calcium
> 3.2 g
Ask a dr before use of potassium if you have
Kidney disease
Potassium reduced diet
Ask a dr before use of sodium if you have
Kidney stones
Sodium reduced diet
Threshold amount of magnesium
> 600 mg
Threshold amount of LOW sodium
< 140 mg