Answers to The FDA Consumer Quiz
- How many hip joints were replaced in U.S. hospitals in 2001? (c.) about 165,000
- The most common reason for having a hip or knee replaced is: (a.) osteoarthritis
- Most patients who have total knee replacement report all of the following except: (c.) better sex
- How many Americans underwent surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures during 2002? (a.) nearly 7 million
- 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? (d.) As many as the two agencies consider necessary
- How many Americans have chronic headaches? (d.) more than 45 million
- The following groups are at high risk for flu complications except: (e.) healthy adults ages 25 to 49
- 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? (d.) 88 percent
- An antidandruff shampoo is regulated by FDA as: (c.) both a drug and a cosmetic
- Another name for ephedra is: (b.) ma huang
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.
