Take the FDA consumer quiz

FDA Consumer, Nov-Dec, 2004

According to public health officials, which groups of people should be sere to get a flu vaccination this season? At what age does a woman's fertility begin to decrease? Does eating too much sugar cause attention-deficit hgperactivity disorder? To find out how much you know about these and other health-related topics, take our quiz.

Hint: The answers to all of these questions can be found in the November-December 2004 issue of FDA Consumer (and at the bottom of this page). Good Luck!

1. Scientific evidence shows that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is caused by:

a. poor parenting b. high sugar intake c. consuming food additives d. excessive TV viewing e. none of the above

2. The cure for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is:

a. FDA-approved medications b. behavioral therapy c. a combination of a and b d. brain surgery e. There is no cure, but medications and behavioral therapy can help treat the symptoms

3. Children who take a prescribed dose of a stimulant to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder:

a. eventually become addicted b. have no side effects at all c. may grow at a slower pace d. have an increased appetite

4. A person with deep vein thrombosis

a. may have swelling in the leg b. may have pain in the leg c. may not notice any signs of it d. none of the above e. all of the above

5. How many Americans face infertility?

a. 2 million b. 4 million c. 6 million d. 8 million

6. At what age does a woman's fertility start to decrease?

a. mid 20s b. early 30s c. late 30s d. early 40s

7. Which of the following are risks of taking fertility drugs?

a. hot flashes b. development of ovarian cysts c. multiple pregnancies d. abdominal discomfort e. all of the above

8. When the FDA plans to issue a new regulation or revise an existing one, it places an announcement in the:

a. Code of Federal Regulations b. FDA Almanac c. Federal Register d. FDA Consumer

9. 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?

a. people over 65 b. school teachers c. babies 6 months to 23 months d. health care workers

10. What is the main federal agency supporting biodefense research in the United States?

a. the Food and Drug Administration b. the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention c. the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases d. the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Answers

1. e 2. e 3. c 4. e 5. c 6. b 7. e 8. c 9. b 10. c