PTCB Regulatory Bodies Quiz

Which regulatory body is responsible for regulating food, medicines, biologic products, radioactive products, and cosmetics?

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

What is the purpose of the FDA's MedWatch system?

• To approve new medications

• To report adverse medication events

• To manufacture drugs

• To distribute medications

Which act established the FDA?

• Poison Prevention Packaging Act

• Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act

• Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

• MedWatch Act

What must pharmacists and healthcare workers report according to the FDA regulations?

• New drug discoveries

• Adverse events

• Medication prices

• Prescription errors

What does the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA) regulate?

• Side effects of medications

• Restrictions on pseudoephedrine

• Packaging of drugs

• Approval of new drugs

What is the organization in the United States that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations?

• The Joint Commission

• The American Medical Association

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• The National Institutes of Health

What is the primary role of the State Boards of Pharmacy (BOP)?

• To establish federal laws for pharmacy practice

• To cater to the needs of their own state by establishing state-specific laws and regulations

• To manage international pharmacy regulations

• To provide funding for pharmacy schools

Which of the following responsibilities is associated with the BOP?

• Certifying and licensing pharmacy personnel

• Developing new pharmaceutical drugs

• Conducting medical research

• Providing healthcare services

What is the primary mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

• To increase productivity in the workplace

• To ensure safe and healthy working conditions

• To provide financial assistance to employees

• To promote international labor standards

What was the primary reason for the creation of OSHA under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?

• To reduce unemployment rates

• To respond to high workplace injury and fatality rates

• To improve employee benefits

• To promote environmental sustainability