Toxicology Exam 1 - Pt 1 Flashcards
any substance that when administered produces a change in function
drug
study of adverse effects of chemical, physical or biological agents
toxicology
the study of the uses, effects and modes of action of drugs
pharmacology
the act that was the first attempt to protect consumers by having drugs meet a minimum standard of strength purity and quality in each batch and having them label dangerous ingredients
1906 pure food and drug act
the act which allowed the FDA to demand evidence of safety for new drugs and issue standards for food and conduct factory inspections
1938 federal food, drug and cosmetic act
the amendment in which states drugs can only be purchased if a patient has a prescription from a licensed practitioner
1951 FD&C Durham-Humphrey Amendment
the amendment in which states there must be approval of new food additives
1958 FD&C Food Additives Amendment
what are some exceptions to the 1958 FD&C Food Additives Amendment
substances that have generally been recognized as safe and substances which the FDA or USDA has approved for use in food prior to the passage of this amendment
the amendment in which states there must be approval for all color additives
1960 FD&C color additives amendment
the amendment in which there is a requirement for standard labeling to list adverse reactions to contraindications and prove drug safety and effectiveness
1962 FD&C Kefauver-Harris Amendment
the act which regulates the dispensing of drugs that have the potential for abuse
1970 Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevent and Control Act (commonly referred to as the Controlled Substances Act)
the act in which the FDA is responsible for taking acton against unsafe dietary supplements
1994 Dietary Supplements Health and Education Act
the act which reinvestigated pesticide tolerance levels and developed stricter pesticide safety standards
1996 food quality protection act
Who is responsible for food labelling/nutrition, food ingredients/packaging, pharmaceuticals, supplements, vaccines, tobacco
FDA
Who is responsible for controlled substances only, schedules of abused drugs
DEA
