Sunday, January 11, 2015
Alcohol Poisoning
Accorfing to the CDC ("Alcohol Poisoning Deaths" Jan 2015),
http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/alcohol-poisoning-deaths/index.html
a) "An average of 6 people die of alcohol poisoning each day in the US."
"b) 76% of alcohol poisoning deaths are among adults ages 35 to 64."
c) "About 76% of those who die from alcohol poisoning are men."
"d) Alcohol poisoning deaths affect people of all ages but are most common among middle-aged adults and men."
e) All of the above
Answer: (e) All of the above
Sunday, December 28, 2014
"The Flu: What To Do If You Get Sick" - Adults
According to the CDC (Aug 2014 "The Flu: What To Do If You Get Sick"
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/takingcare.htm
"In Adults" "the emergency warning signs of flu sickness" include "Confusion," Severe or persistent vomiting" or which of the following:
a) "Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath"b) "Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen"c) "Sudden dizziness"d) "Flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough"
e) any of the above
Answer (e) all of the aboive
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/takingcare.htm
"In Adults" "the emergency warning signs of flu sickness" include "Confusion," Severe or persistent vomiting" or which of the following:
a) "Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath"b) "Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen"c) "Sudden dizziness"d) "Flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough"
e) any of the above
Answer (e) all of the aboive
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Weekly Health Quiz - Prescription Drug Ads in U.S.
According to an article in Pharmacy & Therapeutics (2011) on "Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising" (DTCPA)
". . . The U.S. and ________ are the only countries that allow DTCPA that includes product claims. . . . however, Canada does allow ads that mention either the product or the indication, but not both. . . . "
a) 120 other countries
b) 24 other countries
c) 12 other countries
d) New Zealand
Source:P&T 2011
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Answer: (d) New Zealand
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". . . The U.S. and ________ are the only countries that allow DTCPA that includes product claims. . . . however, Canada does allow ads that mention either the product or the indication, but not both. . . . "
a) 120 other countries
b) 24 other countries
c) 12 other countries
d) New Zealand
Source:P&T 2011
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Answer: (d) New Zealand
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Sunday, December 14, 2014
Weekly Health Quiz: Impaired Driving #2
According to the CDC (April 2013)
"In 2010, over 1.4 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics."
"In 2010, _______ people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, accounting for . . . ________ of all traffic-related deaths in the United States."
"Drugs other than alcohol (e.g., marijuana and cocaine) are involved in about 18% of motor vehicle driver deaths. These other drugs are often used in combination with alcohol."
a) 1,279 ; (3%)
b) 2,557 ; (7%)
c) 5,114 ; (16%)
d) 10,228 ; (31%)
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/Impaired_Driving/impaired-drv_factsheet.html
Answer: (d) 10,228 ; (31%)
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"In 2010, over 1.4 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics."
"In 2010, _______ people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, accounting for . . . ________ of all traffic-related deaths in the United States."
"Drugs other than alcohol (e.g., marijuana and cocaine) are involved in about 18% of motor vehicle driver deaths. These other drugs are often used in combination with alcohol."
a) 1,279 ; (3%)
b) 2,557 ; (7%)
c) 5,114 ; (16%)
d) 10,228 ; (31%)
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/Impaired_Driving/impaired-drv_factsheet.html
Answer: (d) 10,228 ; (31%)
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Sunday, December 7, 2014
Weekly Health Quiz - Impaired Driving
According to the CDC (April 2013)
"In 2010, over ______ drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics."
"That's one percent of the __________ self-reported episodes of alcohol-impaired driving among U.S. adults each year."
"Drugs other than alcohol (e.g., marijuana and cocaine) are involved in about 18% of motor vehicle driver deaths. These other drugs are often used in combination with alcohol."
a) 1.4 thousand ; 112 thousand
b) 14 thousand ; 1.12 million
c) 140 thousand ; 11.2 million
d) 1.4 million ; 112 million
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/Impaired_Driving/impaired-drv_factsheet.html
d) 1.4 million ; 112 million
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"In 2010, over ______ drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics."
"That's one percent of the __________ self-reported episodes of alcohol-impaired driving among U.S. adults each year."
"Drugs other than alcohol (e.g., marijuana and cocaine) are involved in about 18% of motor vehicle driver deaths. These other drugs are often used in combination with alcohol."
a) 1.4 thousand ; 112 thousand
b) 14 thousand ; 1.12 million
c) 140 thousand ; 11.2 million
d) 1.4 million ; 112 million
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/Impaired_Driving/impaired-drv_factsheet.html
d) 1.4 million ; 112 million
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Sunday, November 30, 2014
Weekly Health Quiz - Food Safety & Pregnancy
Food Safety & Pregnancy
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Food Safety & Pregnancy
According to the CDC (2013, "Food Safe and Pregnant: Tips for the Holidays and Beyond")
Which of the following "are some quick tips to help you make smarter food--and beverage--decisions"?
a) "Don’t share forks, cups, or food with young children. Wash your hands often when around children."
b) "Cook your meat and poultry until it’s well-done"
c) "Make sure eggs are thoroughly cooked"
d) "Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially when . . Touching raw meat, raw eggs or unwashed vegetables . . . Preparing food . . Before eating or drinking"
e) all of the above
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/HolidayFoodSafety/index.html
Answer:
e) all of the above
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Food Safety & Pregnancy
According to the CDC (2013, "Food Safe and Pregnant: Tips for the Holidays and Beyond")
Which of the following "are some quick tips to help you make smarter food--and beverage--decisions"?
a) "Don’t share forks, cups, or food with young children. Wash your hands often when around children."
b) "Cook your meat and poultry until it’s well-done"
c) "Make sure eggs are thoroughly cooked"
d) "Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially when . . Touching raw meat, raw eggs or unwashed vegetables . . . Preparing food . . Before eating or drinking"
e) all of the above
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/HolidayFoodSafety/index.html
Answer:
e) all of the above
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Sunday, November 23, 2014
Weekly Health Quiz - Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
According to the CDC (2013)
"The vast majority of people living with prediabetes, though, do not even know they have it."
"79 million Americans—35% of adults aged 20 years and older—have prediabetes."
"Research shows that modest weight loss and regular physical activity can help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by up to 58% in people with prediabetes."
"Modest weight loss means_____________, which is 10 to 14 pounds for a 200-pound person. Getting at least _____________ of physical activity, such as brisk walking, also is important."
a) 1% to 2% of body weight ; 30 minutes each week b) 2% to 4% of body weight ; 60 minutes each week
c) 5% to 7% of body weight ; 150 minutes each week
d) 10% to 14% of body weight ; 300 minutes each week
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/diabetesprevention/
Answer:
c) 5% to 7% of body weight ; 150 minutes each week
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"The vast majority of people living with prediabetes, though, do not even know they have it."
"79 million Americans—35% of adults aged 20 years and older—have prediabetes."
"Research shows that modest weight loss and regular physical activity can help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by up to 58% in people with prediabetes."
"Modest weight loss means_____________, which is 10 to 14 pounds for a 200-pound person. Getting at least _____________ of physical activity, such as brisk walking, also is important."
a) 1% to 2% of body weight ; 30 minutes each week b) 2% to 4% of body weight ; 60 minutes each week
c) 5% to 7% of body weight ; 150 minutes each week
d) 10% to 14% of body weight ; 300 minutes each week
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/diabetesprevention/
Answer:
c) 5% to 7% of body weight ; 150 minutes each week
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