PBSI 306 STUDY SET EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS!!
quacks ( quackery promoters) portray themselves as what? what do quacks believe
about their critics - ANSWER innovators; and that their critics are rigid, elitist, biased,
and closed to new ideas
What are the common mail-order products - ANSWER -weight loss products
-hair restorers
-wrinkle removers
-sex aids
Many worthless devices are claimed to "synchronize" what - ANSWER -brain waves
-relieve pain
-remove unwanted fat
-improve eyesight
- relieve stress
T of F: most over there counter drugs are not useful in self care - ANSWER False: they
are useful
What are homeopathic remedies? - ANSWER the only category od spurious products
legally marketable as drugs
Does the quality in various types of health care facilities vary - ANSWER yes
Accoring to the US census bureau 2017 most uninsured people ranged from what ages -
ANSWER 19-64
, the two largest groups were: 26-34 and 35-44
what are smart consumer behaviors - ANSWER - understand the logic of science
- seek reliable sources
-healthy lifestyle
-carefully select practitioners
-seek care when needed
-take action
-communicate
-catious
-understand costs
- report Fraud
the FDA is concerned about the safety, effectiveness, and marketing of - ANSWER food,
drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, other health related products
What is the FTC and what do they control - ANSWER The federal trade commission has
major control over advertising and set standards for education and quality of care
Where does trustworthy health information come from - ANSWER exposing hypotheses
to critical examination and testing
What makes a hypothesis scientific - ANSWER if it is testable and can predict
measurable events
T or F: the scientific method offers a way to evaluate information to distinguish fact from
fiction - ANSWER True
what are some characteristics of the scientific method - ANSWER -it is self correcting
quacks ( quackery promoters) portray themselves as what? what do quacks believe
about their critics - ANSWER innovators; and that their critics are rigid, elitist, biased,
and closed to new ideas
What are the common mail-order products - ANSWER -weight loss products
-hair restorers
-wrinkle removers
-sex aids
Many worthless devices are claimed to "synchronize" what - ANSWER -brain waves
-relieve pain
-remove unwanted fat
-improve eyesight
- relieve stress
T of F: most over there counter drugs are not useful in self care - ANSWER False: they
are useful
What are homeopathic remedies? - ANSWER the only category od spurious products
legally marketable as drugs
Does the quality in various types of health care facilities vary - ANSWER yes
Accoring to the US census bureau 2017 most uninsured people ranged from what ages -
ANSWER 19-64
, the two largest groups were: 26-34 and 35-44
what are smart consumer behaviors - ANSWER - understand the logic of science
- seek reliable sources
-healthy lifestyle
-carefully select practitioners
-seek care when needed
-take action
-communicate
-catious
-understand costs
- report Fraud
the FDA is concerned about the safety, effectiveness, and marketing of - ANSWER food,
drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, other health related products
What is the FTC and what do they control - ANSWER The federal trade commission has
major control over advertising and set standards for education and quality of care
Where does trustworthy health information come from - ANSWER exposing hypotheses
to critical examination and testing
What makes a hypothesis scientific - ANSWER if it is testable and can predict
measurable events
T or F: the scientific method offers a way to evaluate information to distinguish fact from
fiction - ANSWER True
what are some characteristics of the scientific method - ANSWER -it is self correcting
