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Question 1
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Best definition of ‘dietary supplement’ according to Dietary Supplements Regulations 1985 R2A(2) ?
Answer
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“It is an amino acid, edible substance, herb, mineral, synthetic nutrient, or vitamin”
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"A manufactured product intended to supplement the diet when taken by mouth as a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid"
Question 2
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Regulation of dietary supplements:
• No pre-approval process unlike medicines
• Sponsor ensures quality and compliance with law
Currently:
• Natural Health and Supplementary Products Bill (NHSP Bill) – now [blank_start]lapsed[blank_end]
• Dietary Supplements Regulations 1985 (DSR)
Changes to come:
• DSR [blank_start]expiring[blank_end] March 2021 or later
• New NHSP bill?
Answer
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lapsed
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expiring
Question 3
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Patients need to be informed if recommended a product with no current evidence of proven efficacy.
Answer
- True
- False
Question 4
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Match the interactions:
• Calcium-rich supplements + [blank_start]antacids, iron supplements[blank_end]
• Vitamin K + [blank_start]warfarin[blank_end]
• St John’s wort + [blank_start]antidepressants, sleeping tablets[blank_end]
Answer
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antidepressants, sleeping tablets
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antacids, iron supplements
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warfarin
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