Your 12-year-old nephew is preparing a report for school about the FDA and the drug approval process. You, the nurse in the family, are often called on by family members to answer questions about...

Your 12-year-old nephew is preparing a report for school about the FDA and the drug approval process. You, the nurse in the family, are often called on by family members to answer questions about anything health related. Below are his questions. How would you respond?

1. What is the role of the FDA?

2. What role does the FDA play in regulating herbal and dietary supplements?

3. How quickly can a new drug be approved by the FDA?