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Fun Health Quiz
No grades will be given, it’s just for fun!
Click on the answer you think is right. (Click on any wrong answers to find out why they are wrong!)
1. Colds are caused by viruses getting into your nose and throat. If you treated your cold with an antibiotic (like penicillin or erythromycin): a. ...the cold would get better quicker. b. …the antibiotic would do nothing to the virus, but could prevent possible complications like pneumonia and ear infections. 2. Strep throat is a throat infection caused by a bacteria called "Group A" Streptococcus. Which statement about strep is FALSE:
b. …It is difficult to tell if it is strep unless you performed a strep test with a throat swab.
3. A high fever is scary to most parents, because it indicates a possible infection in their child. However, fever is:
a. …actually good for you, because it helps to kill the germs that cause the infection.
b. …also dangerous because it could cause brain damage.
c. …also dangerous because it can cause convulsions.
d. …easily treated with fever-reducer medications to prevent any complications of the fever.
4. Sinusitis is an irritation of the nasal sinuses. It should be treated with antibiotics...
a. …when symptoms like cough and congestion last longer than 2 weeks without improvement.
b. …right away to prevent bacterial infection in the sinuses.
5. Getting exercise every day is very important to maintain your health. Exercising less than ½ an hour, or fewer than 4 times a week does very little good. A good way to maintain an exercise routine is to participate in a "lifetime fitness sport". Which of the following activities are lifetime fitness sports:
6. Having good dental hygeine can actually add a few years onto your lifespan! Dentists now recommend more flossing and LESS brushing because:
b. …brushing can damage the tooth enamel and causes receding gums.
c. …most people use brushes that are too stiff.
d. …fluoride works so well that flossing and brushing are not necessary.
7. Diarrhea is usually caused by a virus infection in the intestines. Viral diarrhea can be treated with:
a. …antibiotics, like amoxicillin or sulfa.
b. …probiotics, like Lactinex or Floranex.
8. Drinking lots of water every day is very good for your health. Which statement is true about drinking water:
a. …You should drink bottled water since it contains fewer bacteria than tap water.
b. …Drinking bottled water is good for the environment.
c. …Tap water contains fluoride which is good for your teeth.
d. …Tap water should be filtered in order to remove dangerous toxins.
9. Bird flu will probably mutate into a form transmitted by humans within the next few years. It is very deadly, but you can protect yourself by:
a. …avoiding second-hand smoke, eating healthy foods, and staying physically fit.
b. …taking a flu shot in November.
10. Almost half a million Americans die from smoking tobacco every year. About 6000 of them are babies who die before they are born. Even though most fetuses are not killed by their mother’s smoking, they have all of these, except:
a. …about twice the chance of developing ADHD (hyperactivity and short attention span).
c. …less oxygen going to their brains because of the nicotine.
