1. How many cases of poisoning in children under 6 are reported to poison control centers in the United States each year?

a. 50,000
b. 100,000
c. 500,000
d. More than 1 million

2. Roughly what percentage of childhood poisonings are fatal?

a. 50 percent
b. 10 percent
c. 1 percent
d. Far less than 1 percent

3. Which of the following household items is the most harmful if swallowed?

a. Liquid dish soap
b. Liquid or powdered automatic dishwashing detergent
c. Fluoride toothpaste
d. Mouthwash

4. Which one of these medicines and supplements fatally poisons the most young children in the U.S.?

a. Aspirin
b. Multivitamins
c. Ibuprofen
d. Prescription medication

5. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, when should you give your child syrup of ipecac (a drug that causes vomiting)?

a. Whenever you suspect your child has swallowed something poisonous
b. Only when your child has swallowed something noncaustic, such as prescription medicines
c. Only after a doctor says it's okay
d. Never -- you shouldn't even have ipecac in the house

6. Which of these common plants is NOT considered to be potentially deadly if eaten?

a. Nasturtium (flowers)
b. Mistletoe (berries)
c. Oleander (leaves)
d. Daffodil (bulbs)

7. What's the best way to keep children from getting poisoned from over-the-counter and prescription medications?

a. Never call medicine candy.
b. Make sure house guests don't leave medicines lying around.
c. Keep all medicines out of reach.
d. All of the above

8. You think someone has been poisoned, and you've already identified the substance and made sure there isn't any more of it in the victim's mouth. What should you do next?

a. Induce vomiting.
b. Wait to see if the person has any symptoms.
c. Call the family doctor.
d. Call the national poison control hotline.