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Pharmacology Chap 10
Test 1 Ch. 10
Question | Answer |
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Botanical | Plant extract used to treat or prevent illness. |
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) | Treatments that consider the health of the whole person and promote disease prevention. |
Dietary supplement | Nondrug substance regulated by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA). |
Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act | Law that requires companies that market herbal and dietary supplements to include their address and phone number on the product labels so consumers can report adverse events. |
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) | Primary law in the United States regulating herb and dietary supplements. |
Herb | Plant with a soft stem that is used for healing or as a seasoning. |
Specialty supplement | Nonherbal dietary product used to enhance a wide variety of body functions. |