Take Our FDA Consumer Quiz

1. What is the leading cancer in men?

a. lung cancer

b. prostate cancer

c. skin cancer

d. colon/rectal cancer

e. liver cancer

2. What is the leading cancer in women?

a. skin cancer

b. lung cancer

c. breast cancer

d. colon/rectal cancer

e. liver cancer

3. How many complaints from consumers does the FDA receive each year regarding foods and cosmetics?

a. 1,000

b. 4,000

c. 7,000

d. 15,000

4. Of people over age 85, how many have Alzheimer’s disease?

a. 25 percent

b. nearly half

c. almost all

5. . How much does the adult brain weigh?

a. 1 pound

b. 2 pounds

c. 3 pounds

d. 4 pounds

6. Which is the largest racial or ethnic group in the United States, with a population of 40 million?

a. African Americans

b. Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders

c. American Indians/Alaskan Natives

d. Hispanic Americans

7. How many adverse event reports does the FDA receive annually from manufacturers, hospitals, health professionals, and consumers?

a. nearly 15,000

b. more than 100,000

c. too many to monitor

8. How many medical devices does the FDA regulate?

a. 2,685

b. slightly less than 50,000

c. more than 100,000

9. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the best defense against SARS is:

a. covering the face with a surgical mask.

b. washing the hands thoroughly with soap and water.

c. staying away from anyone who has a cold.

10. The American Red Cross is solely responsible for what percent of the nation’s blood supply?

a. 33 percent

b. 45 percent

c. 100 percent

Your Score is:

Scoring

9 to 10 points: Excellent! Go to the head of the class.
5 to 7 points: Not too bad. You can skip cleaning the chalkboard erasers today.
Below 4 points: Oops! Stay after school and reread the appropriate chapters.

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