Question 1

A test result that incorrectly detects a disease or condition in a healthy person is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  false negative. 
B)  false positive. 
C)  inaccurate. 
D)  true positive. 
A)  false negative. 
B)  false positive. 
C)  inaccurate. 
D)  true positive. B

Question 2

Western researchers might explain the effects of acupuncture as being the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  correction of the flow of qi. 
B)  rebalancing of yin and yang. 
C)  release of hormones and neurotransmitters. 
D)  restoration of equilibrium. 
A)  correction of the flow of qi. 
B)  rebalancing of yin and yang. 
C)  release of hormones and neurotransmitters. 
D)  restoration of equilibrium. C

Question 3

All the following are true about a DIN, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  The DIN is a computer-generated eight-digit number assigned by Health Canada. 
B)  It is printed on the label of prescription and OTC drug products. 
C)  The same DIN is assigned to all drugs within the same class. 
D)  Identifies the manufacturer, product name, active ingredient(s), strength(s) of active ingredient(s), pharmaceutical form, and route of administration. 
A)  The DIN is a computer-generated eight-digit number assigned by Health Canada. 
B)  It is printed on the label of prescription and OTC drug products. 
C)  The same DIN is assigned to all drugs within the same class. 
D)  Identifies the manufacturer, product name, active ingredient(s), strength(s) of active ingredient(s), pharmaceutical form, and route of administration. C

Question 4

Carey is interested in scheduling an appointment with a complementary and alternative medicine practitioner regarding lower back pain. List three guidelines that would be beneficial for Carey when she meets with this practitioner.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Western medicine traditionally relies on the use of ________ to treat and cure diseases.

Accepted Answer

A)  phytochemicals 
B)  antioxidants 
C)  isoflavins 
D)  pharmaceuticals 
A)  phytochemicals 
B)  antioxidants 
C)  isoflavins 
D)  pharmaceuticals

Question 6

Marc has had a fever for two days. Which of the following is likely to be Marc's best option for addressing this symptom?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-treatment 
B)  visiting his physician 
C)  going to the emergency room 
D)  going to a walk-in clinic 
A)  self-treatment 
B)  visiting his physician 
C)  going to the emergency room 
D)  going to a walk-in clinic

Question 7

The top three reasons in 2013-2014 for visiting an emergency department were:

Accepted Answer

A)  Abdomen/pelvic pain, throat/chest pain, and acute upper respiratory infection. 
B)  Throat/chest pain, back pain, and acute upper respiratory infection. 
C)  Abdomen/pelvic pain, acute upper respiratory infection, and mental health concerns. 
D)  Acute upper respiratory infection, lacerations, and broken bones. 
A)  Abdomen/pelvic pain, throat/chest pain, and acute upper respiratory infection. 
B)  Throat/chest pain, back pain, and acute upper respiratory infection. 
C)  Abdomen/pelvic pain, acute upper respiratory infection, and mental health concerns. 
D)  Acute upper respiratory infection, lacerations, and broken bones.

Question 8

If you have a cough that lasts for three weeks, you should consult a physician.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Severe shortness of breath is one reason to go to the nearest emergency room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Example of energy therapies include all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Qi gong. 
B)  Reiki. 
C)  osteopathy. 
D)  therapeutic touch. 
A)  Qi gong. 
B)  Reiki. 
C)  osteopathy. 
D)  therapeutic touch.

Question 11

All the following are common patient-caused problems with prescription drugs, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  skipping doses. 
B)  taking incorrect doses. 
C)  stopping too soon. 
D)  substituting other drugs for the prescribed one. 
A)  skipping doses. 
B)  taking incorrect doses. 
C)  stopping too soon. 
D)  substituting other drugs for the prescribed one.

Question 12

Aspirin that has a(n)_____ odour should be discarded.

Accepted Answer

A)  sour 
B)  acidic 
C)  basic 
D)  sweet 
A)  sour 
B)  acidic 
C)  basic 
D)  sweet

Question 13

Acupuncture is one of two primary treatment methods used in TCM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Homeopathy is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  mind-body intervention. 
B)  alternative medical system. 
C)  biological-based therapy. 
D)  energy therapy. 
A)  mind-body intervention. 
B)  alternative medical system. 
C)  biological-based therapy. 
D)  energy therapy.

Question 15

A drug that is not registered or protected by a trademark is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  brand name. 
B)  generic. 
C)  illegal. 
D)  cheap. 
A)  brand name. 
B)  generic. 
C)  illegal. 
D)  cheap.

Question 16

All the following are needed to effectively manage one's medical problems, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  You need to learn to how to be a good observer and assess your symptoms. 
B)  You need to be able to decide when to seek professional advice. 
C)  You need to know how to safely self-treat common medical issues. 
D)  You need to know how to be critical of what your doctor tells you. 
A)  You need to learn to how to be a good observer and assess your symptoms. 
B)  You need to be able to decide when to seek professional advice. 
C)  You need to know how to safely self-treat common medical issues. 
D)  You need to know how to be critical of what your doctor tells you.

Question 17

In traditional Chinese medicine, the principle of balance is expressed as

Accepted Answer

A)  yin and yang. 
B)  vis a vie. 
C)  chi. 
D)  prana. 
A)  yin and yang. 
B)  vis a vie. 
C)  chi. 
D)  prana.

Question 18

Which of the following would NOT be a purpose or condition for which consumers are likely to turn to complementary and alternative medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)  weight loss 
B)  chronic joint problems 
C)  smoking cessation 
D)  broken bones 
A)  weight loss 
B)  chronic joint problems 
C)  smoking cessation 
D)  broken bones

Question 19

Approximately how many prescriptions are filled per person each year in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  9 
C)  14 
D)  20 
A)  5 
B)  9 
C)  14 
D)  20

Question 20

Which one of the following is NOT considered a mind-body intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  yoga 
B)  visualization 
C)  t'ai chi ch'uan 
D)  physiotherapy 
A)  yoga 
B)  visualization 
C)  t'ai chi ch'uan 
D)  physiotherapy

Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

A test result that incorrectly detects a disease or condition in a healthy person is called:

Western researchers might explain the effects of acupuncture as being the result of

All the following are true about a DIN, EXCEPT:

Carey is interested in scheduling an appointment with a complementary and alternative medicine practitioner regarding lower back pain. List three guidelines that would be beneficial for Carey when she meets with this practitioner.

Western medicine traditionally relies on the use of ________ to treat and cure diseases.

Marc has had a fever for two days. Which of the following is likely to be Marc's best option for addressing this symptom?

The top three reasons in 2013-2014 for visiting an emergency department were:

If you have a cough that lasts for three weeks, you should consult a physician.

Severe shortness of breath is one reason to go to the nearest emergency room.

Example of energy therapies include all the following, EXCEPT:

All the following are common patient-caused problems with prescription drugs, EXCEPT:

Aspirin that has a(n)_____ odour should be discarded.

Acupuncture is one of two primary treatment methods used in TCM.

Homeopathy is an example of a(n)

A drug that is not registered or protected by a trademark is called:

All the following are needed to effectively manage one's medical problems, EXCEPT

In traditional Chinese medicine, the principle of balance is expressed as

Which of the following would NOT be a purpose or condition for which consumers are likely to turn to complementary and alternative medicine?

Approximately how many prescriptions are filled per person each year in Canada?

Which one of the following is NOT considered a mind-body intervention?

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