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1. Although anyone can get seasonal flu, infection rates are highest in what population? e. children
2. Warfarin is a blood-thinning drug commonly prescribed to older people. Which of the following could interact with warfarin? e. all of the above
3. Which country is the least-developed in the Western Hemisphere, according to the Department of State? b. Haiti
4. Over-the-counter cold remedies containing pseudoephedrine are now being kept behind the pharmacy counter because of what law? d. Patriot Act
5. Pseudoephedrine is a common ingredient in what types of medications? b. cold, sinusitis, and hay fever medications
6. What is the Snellen Eye Chart? b. a series of letters arranged in lines
7. Refractive error is measured in units called: c. diopters
8. How many artificial sweeteners are currently approved by the FDA? b. 5
9. Which artificial sweetener is 7,000 to 13,000 times sweeter than sugar? c. neotame
10. Which artificial sweetener carries a risk for people with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria? a. aspartame
11. How many adults in the United States smoke cigarettes, according to CDC estimates? c. 45 million
9 to 11 points: Excellent! Go to the head of the class.
5 to 8 points: Not too bad. You can skip cleaning the chalkboard erasers today.
4 points and below: Oops! Stay after school and reread the appropriate chapters.