Module VII - Dietary Supplements: Herbal / Natural Products

Monday October 26, 1998 - Question 3

Which of the following statements concerning the monitoring and reporting of adverse events associated with dietary supplements is correct?

A) Adverse event monitoring systems help to identify emerging public health problems associated with use of a marketed product.
B) Reporting of adverse events associated with dietary supplements is mandatory.
C) Adverse event reporting is limited to health care professionals.
D) Adverse event reporting is a lengthy and arduous process.
E) Only events that can definitely be attributed to a particular product should be reported.
 
 

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