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How's your knowledge of health-related topics such as blood pressure, vaccines, osteoporosis, and food storage? Find out by taking our 10-question quiz. Hint: The answers to all these questions can be found in the September-October 2002 issue of FDA Consumer. Good luck!

 

1. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, a blood pressure reading consistently higher than what number is a sign that the blood pressure needs to be brought under control?

a. 130/80

b. 140/90

c. 150/90

d. none of the above

2. Because of distribution delays with the flu vaccine over the last few years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that certain groups at high risk for complications from the flu get their flu shots this year by what month?

a. December

b. November

c. October

d. September

3. Which of the following is not considered a "minor species" of animal?

a. Turkeys

b. Honeybees

c. Goats

d. Deer

 

4. Why is there a shortage of drugs for minor species?

a. These species are generally healthier than other animals.

b. Drug companies have little economic incentive to get drugs approved for minor species.

c. All minor species live in the wild, so it is difficult to treat them.

5. What percentage of the 10 million Americans with osteoporosis is male?

a. 5 percent

b. 10 percent

c. 20 percent

d. 30 percent

6. How many women over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their
lifetime?

a. 1 in 2

b. 1 in 3

c. 1 in 4

d. 1 in 5

7. The FDA's guidance on importing prescription drugs for personal use was first adopted in what year?

a. 1949

b. 1954

c. 1960

d. 1970

8. How long does patent protection last for a brand-name drug (from the date of patent submission)?

a. 5 years

b. 10 years

c. 15 years

d. 20 years

9. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that a whole chicken be stored in the freezer no longer than what timeframe?

a. 3 months

b. 6 months

c. 8 months

d. one year

10. Which of the following guidelines does the FDA recommend for consumers who use blood pressure measuring devices at home?

a. Have the device calibrated.

b. Look for a statement that says the device was validated against the direct method of measurement.

c. Make no changes in medications based on at-home findings.

d. All of the above.

Your Score is:

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9 to 10 points: Excellent! Go to the head of the class.
6 to 8 points: Not too bad. You can skip cleaning the chalkboard erasers today.
Below 5 points: Oops! Stay after school and reread the appropriate chapters.

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