Medical Product Disasters Quiz

What was laudanum primarily composed of?

• 10% opium dissolved in alcohol

• Herbal extracts

• Synthetic chemicals

• Mineral water

What was the main issue with the PIP breast implants?

• They were too expensive

• They used non-medical grade silicone

• They were not available in all sizes

• They caused skin irritation

What was the consequence of taking Vioxx?

• Improved vision

• Heart attacks

• Increased energy

• Weight gain

What was the main health risk associated with fen-phen?

• Liver damage

• Heart valve damage

• Kidney failure

• Vision loss

What prompted the recall of Tylenol in 1982?

• Expired products

• Cyanide poisoning

• Incorrect labeling

• Foreign object contamination

What ingredient in the sulfa drug led to fatalities?

• Ibuprofen

• Aspirin

• Acetaminophen

• Diethylene glycol (DEG)

Why was Rezulin eventually pulled from the market?

• It had a bad taste

• It was too costly

• It caused liver toxicity

• It was ineffective

What was a significant risk for DES daughters?

• Increased risk of breast cancer

• Improved fertility

• Stronger bones

• Better eyesight

What was the main deformity caused by thalidomide?

• Flipper hands

• Extra fingers

• Webbed toes

• Hunchback

Which country did not approve thalidomide due to safety concerns?

• Australia

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• United States