Answers to the FDA Consumer Quiz
- Scientific evidence shows that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is caused by: (e.) none of the above
- The cure for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is: (e.) There is no cure, but medications and behavioral therapy can help treat the symptoms.
- Children who take a prescribed dose of a stimulant to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: (c.) may grow at a slower pace
- According to the American Heart Association, how many Americans develop deep vein thrombosis – a blood clot in a vein deep within the muscles – every year? (b.) 1 in 1,000
- Most cases of pulmonary embolism are caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs after forming where? (a.) in the legs
- How many Americans face infertility? (c.) 6 million
- At what age does a woman’s fertility start to decrease? (b.) early 30s
- When FDA plans to issue a new regulation or revise an existing one, it places an announcement in the: (c.) Federal Register
- Certain groups that are at higher risk for flu complications should get flu shots first this season. Which of these groups is not in the high-risk category? (b.) school teachers
- What is the main federal agency supporting biodefense research in the United States? (c.) the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Scoring
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.
5 points and below: Oops! Stay after school and reread the appropriate chapters.
