1. What percent of drugs approved by FDA is labeled for pediatric use? (b.) 20 to 30 percent
2. Acrylamide, a potentially cancer-causing agent, has been found in what types of food? (c.) fried food
3. West Nile virus cannot be spread through which of the following methods: (c.) donating blood
4. What percentage of those infected with the West Nile virus experience mild, flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache and body aches? (b.) 20 percent
5. About how many adult Americans have a diagnosable mental illness in any given year? (a.) 22 percent
6. In any given year, about how many Americans suffer from a severe depressive disorder? (b.) 19 million
7. According to the American Psychiatric Association, which of the following is not a symptom of depression? (a.) lingering cough
8. To help ensure proper use of contact lenses, you should: (c.) wash your hands before handling and cleaning contacts
9. A 1995 study indicated that consumption of monosodium glutamate (MSG) could cause short-term reactions such as headache and nausea in people who:
(a.) eat unusually large doses, especially on an empty stomach
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