Law - Exam 1 Flashcards
Class 1, 2, or 3 devices are most dangerous
3
T or F: Class 1, 2 and 3 devices require pre-market approval
false!! only class 3 Class 2 "require special controls" but do not need pre approval
what is the only banned device in the US
prosthetic hair fibers
Example of Class 1, 2, or 3 Device?
tampons
2
Example of Class 1, 2, or 3 Device?
stethoscope
1
Example of Class 1, 2, or 3 Device?
condoms
2
Drug recalls are ________
Device recalls are ________
drug: voluntary
device: mandatory
Example of Class 1, 2, or 3 Device?
syringes
2
Example of Class 1, 2, or 3 Device?
Ventilator tubing
1
Example of Class 1, 2, or 3 Device?
pacemakers
3
Example of Class 1, 2, or 3 Device?
replacement heart valves
3
Example of Class 1, 2, or 3 Device?
soft contact lenses
3
T or F: FDA can request, but NOT order manufacturers to recall a drug
true
if FDA requests for a drug recall and manufacturer refuses – the FDA has to file a lawsuit called ____________
libel for information and condemnation
Class 1, 2 or 3 recalls are worse?
1
Class 1, 2 or 3 recalls?
- Exposure to or use of product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences
- Chance of severe consequences is remote
2
Class 1, 2 or 3 recalls?
Use of or exposure to product may cause serious consequences or death
1
Class 1, 2 or 3 recalls?
Use of or exposure to product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
3
what is the Durham-Humphrey Amendment?
- Passed in 1951
- Gave us information for what drugs required prescriptions!!
- Allowed refills on prescriptions for the first time
- Previously one and done
- Allowed written or oral (telephone) prescriptions
what four practitioners are recognized as prescribers in all states? The big four
Physicians (MD/DO)
Dentists (DDS/DMD)
Podiatrists (DPM)
Veterinarians (DVM)
Physicians: scope of practice?
whole body practice
Dentists: scope of practice?
Mouth, oral cavity, maxillary area
Podiatrists: scope of practice?
Feet, ankles, and associated structures
(*May include hands in some states
**^Only a few states, not Indiana)
Veterinarians: scope of practice?
- Responsible for animals
- No restriction on the type of animal they can prescribe for (small, large, exotic)
- Can prescribe animal drugs or human drugs for conditions in animals