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Do you know how many Americans deal with the pain of chronic headaches? How does FDA classify antidandruff shampoo for regulatory purposes? What's the most common reason for having a hip or knee replaced? To find out how much you know about these and other health-related topics, take our 10-question quiz.

Hint: The answers to all these questions can be found in the March–April 2004 issue of FDA Consumer.

1. How many hip joints were replaced in U.S. hospitals in 2001?

a. about 50,000

b. about 75,000

c. about 165,000

d. about 300,000

2. The most common reason for having a hip or knee replaced is:

a. osteoarthritis

b. rheumatoid arthritis

c. bone tumors

d. avascular necrosis

3. Most patients who have total knee replacement report all of the following except:

a. fast pain relief

b. improved movement

c. better sex

d. better quality of life

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4. How many Americans underwent surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures during 2002?

a. nearly 7 million

b. 16 million

c. 30 million

d. 100,000

5. Under a December 2003 agreement, how many U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers can be commissioned by FDA to inspect and investigate imported foods?

a. 2,000

b. 5,000

c. 10,000

d. as many as the two agencies consider necessary

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6. How many Americans have chronic headaches?

a. 10 million

b. 25 million

c. 35 million

d. more than 45 million

7. The following groups are at high risk for flu complications except:

a. children ages 6 months to 23 months

b. adults ages 65 and older

c. pregnant women in the second or third trimester during flu season

d. people of all ages with underlying chronic conditions such as heart disease or lung disease

e. healthy adults ages 25 to 49

8. Of the 1,153 imported drug parcels examined during a "blitz" at mail facilities in the summer of 2003, what percentage contained drugs not approved by FDA?

a. 8 percent

b. 25 percent

c. 50 percent

d. 88 percent

9. An antidandruff shampoo is regulated by FDA as:

a. a drug

b. a cosmetic

c. both a drug and a cosmetic

d. a medical device

10. Another name for ephedra is:

a. energy booster

b. ma huang

c. dietary muscle supplement

d. speed

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