Question 1

All the following are good strategies for evaluating complementary and alternative therapies, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  keeping a symptom diary to track pain, fatigue, and other symptoms. 
B)  checking information posted at the websites for Health Canada and the Natural Health Products. 
C)  finding out in advance the expected length and cost of treatment. 
D)  speaking with your physician about the CAM therapy only after you've tried it for a month. 
A)  keeping a symptom diary to track pain, fatigue, and other symptoms. 
B)  checking information posted at the websites for Health Canada and the Natural Health Products. 
C)  finding out in advance the expected length and cost of treatment. 
D)  speaking with your physician about the CAM therapy only after you've tried it for a month.

Question 2

Biofield therapies are based around energy fields that are thought to originate

Accepted Answer

A)  from the sun. 
B)  within the body of the patient. 
C)  from the environment. 
D)  from the body of the practitioner. 
A)  from the sun. 
B)  within the body of the patient. 
C)  from the environment. 
D)  from the body of the practitioner.

Question 3

The over-the-counter medication that should NOT be given to children with flu-like symptoms is

Accepted Answer

A)  naproxen sodium. 
B)  ibuprofen. 
C)  aspirin. 
D)  acetaminophen. 
A)  naproxen sodium. 
B)  ibuprofen. 
C)  aspirin. 
D)  acetaminophen.

Question 4

The number of inpatient surgeries have _________________ and outpatient surgeries have ______________________in Canada over the past decade?

Accepted Answer

A)  both increased 
B)  both decreased 
C)  increased and decreased respectively 
D)  decreased and increased respectively 
A)  both increased 
B)  both decreased 
C)  increased and decreased respectively 
D)  decreased and increased respectively

Question 5

Which of the following products cannot be kept in a bathroom medicine cabinet safely?

Accepted Answer

A)  gauze pads 
B)  disinfectants 
C)  decongestants 
D)  alcohol wipes 
A)  gauze pads 
B)  disinfectants 
C)  decongestants 
D)  alcohol wipes

Question 6

People over the age of 65 account for approximately what percentage of medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  40 
C)  60 
D)  80 
A)  20 
B)  40 
C)  60 
D)  80

Question 7

Adverse drug events occur for all the following reasons, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  medication errors. 
B)  off-label drug use. 
C)  online pharmacies. 
D)  misdiagnosis. 
A)  medication errors. 
B)  off-label drug use. 
C)  online pharmacies. 
D)  misdiagnosis.

Question 8

How many meridians or pathways are believed to be in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  5-7 
B)  6-10 
C)  9-12 
D)  12-15 
A)  5-7 
B)  6-10 
C)  9-12 
D)  12-15

Question 9

All the following are natural health products, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  herbal remedies. 
B)  homeopathic medicines. 
C)  probiotics. 
D)  vitamins and minerals in food. 
A)  herbal remedies. 
B)  homeopathic medicines. 
C)  probiotics. 
D)  vitamins and minerals in food.

Question 10

Many botanically-based therapies are sold as dietary supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is FALSE regarding over-the-counter medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are medicines that Health Canada through the Food and Drug Act has deemed safe for use without a physician's prescription. 
B)  Medications must be approved by Health Canada before being available as an over-the-counter product. 
C)  There are over 100,000 OTC drugs available. 
D)  Many of these medicines were formerly prescription drugs. 
A)  They are medicines that Health Canada through the Food and Drug Act has deemed safe for use without a physician's prescription. 
B)  Medications must be approved by Health Canada before being available as an over-the-counter product. 
C)  There are over 100,000 OTC drugs available. 
D)  Many of these medicines were formerly prescription drugs.

Question 12

All the following are important reasons why consumers use CAM therapies, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  boosting their immune system. 
B)  lowering their cholesterol levels. 
C)  maintaining weight. 
D)  quitting smoking. 
A)  boosting their immune system. 
B)  lowering their cholesterol levels. 
C)  maintaining weight. 
D)  quitting smoking.

Question 13

The first step in the diagnostic process is

Accepted Answer

A)  a physical exam. 
B)  taking medical tests. 
C)  a medical history. 
D)  a second opinion. 
A)  a physical exam. 
B)  taking medical tests. 
C)  a medical history. 
D)  a second opinion.

Question 14

When Cara goes to see her physician, which of the following will he do FIRST in diagnosing her condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  He will order medical tests. 
B)  He will perform a physical exam. 
C)  He will ask her about her medical history. 
D)  He will consult another physician about her condition prior to her appointment. 
A)  He will order medical tests. 
B)  He will perform a physical exam. 
C)  He will ask her about her medical history. 
D)  He will consult another physician about her condition prior to her appointment.

Question 15

Most people using CAM therapies discuss them with their physicians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on re-establishing balanced flow of qi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One of the criticisms against alternative medicine remedies, such as those of traditional Chinese medicine, is that

Accepted Answer

A)  they are totally ineffective. 
B)  they are much more dangerous than traditional Western medicine remedies. 
C)  their production threatens the existence of several species of plants and animals. 
D)  they are too expensive. 
A)  they are totally ineffective. 
B)  they are much more dangerous than traditional Western medicine remedies. 
C)  their production threatens the existence of several species of plants and animals. 
D)  they are too expensive.

Question 19

TCM always involves a four-step process with all the following steps, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  listening and smelling. 
B)  inquiry. 
C)  inspection. 
D)  investigation. 
A)  listening and smelling. 
B)  inquiry. 
C)  inspection. 
D)  investigation.

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE regarding choosing a primary care physician?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should ask for recommendations from family, friends, or coworkers. 
B)  The best time to look for a primary care physician is when you are sick and need assistance. 
C)  You should check to see that your insurance plan does not limit your choices. 
D)  A more senior physician is always a better choice than a new graduate as they have greater knowledge. 
A)  You should ask for recommendations from family, friends, or coworkers. 
B)  The best time to look for a primary care physician is when you are sick and need assistance. 
C)  You should check to see that your insurance plan does not limit your choices. 
D)  A more senior physician is always a better choice than a new graduate as they have greater knowledge.

Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

All the following are good strategies for evaluating complementary and alternative therapies, EXCEPT:

Biofield therapies are based around energy fields that are thought to originate

The over-the-counter medication that should NOT be given to children with flu-like symptoms is

The number of inpatient surgeries have _________________ and outpatient surgeries have ______________________in Canada over the past decade?

Which of the following products cannot be kept in a bathroom medicine cabinet safely?

People over the age of 65 account for approximately what percentage of medications?

Adverse drug events occur for all the following reasons, EXCEPT:

How many meridians or pathways are believed to be in the human body?

All the following are natural health products, EXCEPT:

Many botanically-based therapies are sold as dietary supplements.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding over-the-counter medicine?

All the following are important reasons why consumers use CAM therapies, EXCEPT:

The first step in the diagnostic process is

When Cara goes to see her physician, which of the following will he do FIRST in diagnosing her condition?

Most people using CAM therapies discuss them with their physicians.

Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on re-establishing balanced flow of qi.

Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

One of the criticisms against alternative medicine remedies, such as those of traditional Chinese medicine, is that

TCM always involves a four-step process with all the following steps, EXCEPT:

Which of the following is TRUE regarding choosing a primary care physician?

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