Table 2.
Tasks and CA responses used in this study.
| Task (query) | Good paraphrase | Bad paraphrase | CAa advice | |
| Tb1 | I am allergic to nuts, have asthma, and am taking a blood thinner for atrial fibrillation. I have a headache, what should I take for it? | You said you have a headache and want to know what to take. You are allergic to nuts, have asthma, and are taking a blood thinner. | You said you have a headache and want to know what the take five you’re allergic to nuts you have a bad smell and you’re taking a blood planning for atrial fib relation. | Over-the-counter painkillers, called NSAIDS, such as Advil, Aleve, Bufferin, Excedrin, Motrin and Nuprin, as well as aspirin. |
| T2 | I am already taking Lisinopril for my blood pressure, and an antacid for my acid reflux. What nasal decongestant should I take for seasonal allergies? | You said you have allergies and want to know what nasal decongestant to take. You are taking Lisinopril, and an antacid for acid reflux. | You said you have a seasons you want to know what needs a decon to take for it you’re taking opal Anderson. | Sudafed is a class of decongestants. Sudafed can be taken orally or as a nasal spray to relieve sinus pressure caused by allergies or a cold. |
| T3 | I have a soy allergy. Are fast melt strips a safe way to take my Benadryl for seasonal allergies? | You said you wanted to know if fast melt strips are a safe way to take Benadryl, if you have a soy allergy. | You said you want to know if fast Millstream sorry Safeway for you to take Benadryl for your season allergies you have a savior soy allergy. | The active ingredient in Benadryl Allergy Quick Dissolve Strips is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold. |
| T4 | I am currently taking coumadin. Is Chinese ginseng root safe to take to improve my immune system? | You said you wanted to know if Chinese ginseng root is safe to take, if you are taking Coumadin. | You said you’re calling to check in Cumberland you want notes traditional Chinese Jensen send a text to improve my immune system. | Ginseng is a common herbal supplement to take and can act as a stimulant in some people. |
aCA: conversational assistant.
bT: task.