Once you've had a chance to read through the content of this module,
take this test to measure how much you've learned.

Match the answer in the pull-down menu that correctly matches the statement listed above.

The average American consumes...  added to medications to enhance their effectiveness. headache, sleepiness, and irritability. a habit, based on psychological and physical dependence, that is beyond voluntary control. 200-300 mg of caffeine daily. continual overuse of a pain reliever.

An analgesic adjuvant is... added to medications to enhance their effectiveness. headache, sleepiness, and irritability. a habit, based on psychological and physical dependence, that is beyond voluntary control. 200-300 mg of caffeine daily. continual overuse of a pain reliever.

Rebound headache is caused by ... added to medications to enhance their effectiveness. headache, sleepiness, and irritability. a habit, based on psychological and physical dependence, that is beyond voluntary control. 200-300 mg of caffeine daily. continual overuse of a pain reliever.

Some symptoms of caffeine withdrawal include...  added to medications to enhance their effectiveness. headache, sleepiness, and irritability. a habit, based on psychological and physical dependence, that is beyond voluntary control. 200-300 mg of caffeine daily. continual overuse of a pain reliever.

Addiction is defined as....  added to medications to enhance their effectiveness. headache, sleepiness, and irritability. a habit, based on psychological and physical dependence, that is beyond voluntary control. 200-300 mg of caffeine daily. continual overuse of a pain reliever.

Select the correct answer from the choices provided.

1. Most people feel the effects of caffeine within:

30 minutes
1 hour
10 minutes
none

2. How much more pain relieving effect does caffeine provide?

10%
25%
30%
40%

3. Caffeine is found in:

cocoa beans
Ilex plant
Cassina
all

4. The effects of caffeine were thought to be first discovered by:

aliens
Arabian shepherds
Juan Valdez
none

5. In its pure form, caffeine is:

a white powder
a liquid
a gas
none

Many misperceptions about caffeine exist. Which ones do you think are true, and which ones are not?

1. Coffee is the primary source of caffeine for older adults

Fact
Fiction

2. Caffeine-containing pain relievers are more likely to cause rebound headache than non caffeine-containing pain relievers.

Fact
Fiction

3. Caffeine is an addictive drug

Fact
Fiction

4. Caffeine enhances the effectiveness of pain relievers.

Fact
Fiction

5. 750mg of caffeine a day is considered safe use.

Fact
Fiction