The nurse is reviewing dietary supplements and recalls that under the DSHEA, manufacturers of dietary supplements are required toa )follow FDA standards for quality control.b) prove efficacy and safety of dietary supplements.c) identify the active ingredients on the label.d )obtain FDA approval before the products are marketed

The nurse is reviewing dietary supplements and recalls that under the DSHEA, manufacturers of dietary supplements are required toa )follow FDA standards for quality control.b) prove efficacy and safety of dietary supplements.c) identify the active ingredients on the label.d )obtain FDA approval before the products are marketed

Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement

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