Author Question: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a department headed by the Secretary of the U.S. ... (Read 81 times)

moongchi · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a department headed by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Which action would be expected from this department?

a. Research of health care issues
b. Statement regarding stem cell research
c. Recommendation for all people to stop smoking
d. Recommendation for use of Nicorette to stop smoking

Question 2

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a department headed by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Which function would be expected of this department?

a. Regulation of herbal drugs
b. Control of the price of medications
c. Regulation of the safety and efficacy of medications
d. Licensing of nurses

jsm54321 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The NIH is a health research department of the HHS. The other actions are not those that the NIH would take.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The FDA regulates medications. The other functions are not the responsibility of the FDA.