Question 1

Examples of severe symptoms in which a medical professional should be consulted include all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  severe pains. 
B)  major injuries. 
C)  emergencies. 
D)  blurry vision. 
A)  severe pains. 
B)  major injuries. 
C)  emergencies. 
D)  blurry vision.

Question 2

Therapies and practices that do not form part of conventional health care and medical practices taught in most Canadian medical schools are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  conventional medicine. 
B)  complementary medicine. 
C)  alternative medicine. 
D)  complementary and alternative medicine 
A)  conventional medicine. 
B)  complementary medicine. 
C)  alternative medicine. 
D)  complementary and alternative medicine

Question 3

The complementary and alternative medicine therapy that involves the use of highly diluted extracts is

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional Chinese medicine. 
B)  qigong. 
C)  Reiki. 
D)  homeopathy. 
A)  traditional Chinese medicine. 
B)  qigong. 
C)  Reiki. 
D)  homeopathy.

Question 4

A person should check with a physician about symptoms with any of the following characteristics, EXCEPT symptoms that are

Accepted Answer

A)  recurrent. 
B)  familiar. 
C)  persistent. 
D)  severe. 
A)  recurrent. 
B)  familiar. 
C)  persistent. 
D)  severe.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT the most commonly used CAM technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxation techniques 
B)  herbal medicine 
C)  massage 
D)  iridology 
A)  relaxation techniques 
B)  herbal medicine 
C)  massage 
D)  iridology

Question 6

All the following are public health measures that have been implemented to destroy potential pathogens, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  chlorination of drinking water 
B)  sewage disposal 
C)  food safety regulations 
D)  vitamin supplementation 
A)  chlorination of drinking water 
B)  sewage disposal 
C)  food safety regulations 
D)  vitamin supplementation

Question 7

In 2017, Canadians spent an estimated _____ billion on drugs.

Accepted Answer

A)  8.7 
B)  18.7 
C)  28.7 
D)  38.7 
A)  8.7 
B)  18.7 
C)  28.7 
D)  38.7

Question 8

Strategies for good communication with your physician include all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  making a written list of questions before your appointment. 
B)  bringing a list of the medications you are taking to your appointment. 
C)  saving your major concerns until the doctor brings them up. 
D)  repeating to the doctor what you understand you're supposed to do. 
A)  making a written list of questions before your appointment. 
B)  bringing a list of the medications you are taking to your appointment. 
C)  saving your major concerns until the doctor brings them up. 
D)  repeating to the doctor what you understand you're supposed to do.

Question 9

Herbal remedies are categorized as having yin or yang characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Fatima has had a cough for three weeks. Which of the following is likely to be Fatima's best option for addressing this symptom?

Accepted Answer

A)  waiting an additional two weeks to see if her condition improves 
B)  self-treatment 
C)  checking with a physician 
D)  going to the emergency room 
A)  waiting an additional two weeks to see if her condition improves 
B)  self-treatment 
C)  checking with a physician 
D)  going to the emergency room

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a guideline to medicating yourself safely?

Accepted Answer

A)  Store your medication in a cool, dry place that is out of the reach of children. 
B)  Do not exceed the recommended dosage or length of treatment unless you discuss the change with your physician. 
C)  Whenever possible, try to buy brand name products as they contain more effective ingredients. 
D)  Select medications with one active ingredient rather than an "all in one" product. 
A)  Store your medication in a cool, dry place that is out of the reach of children. 
B)  Do not exceed the recommended dosage or length of treatment unless you discuss the change with your physician. 
C)  Whenever possible, try to buy brand name products as they contain more effective ingredients. 
D)  Select medications with one active ingredient rather than an "all in one" product.

Question 12

Outdated aspirin can have an acidic odour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Examples of persistent symptoms in which a medical professional should be consulted include all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  fever for more than five days. 
B)  cough lasting more than two weeks. 
C)  sore that hasn't healed in six weeks. 
D)  hoarseness lasting longer than three weeks. 
A)  fever for more than five days. 
B)  cough lasting more than two weeks. 
C)  sore that hasn't healed in six weeks. 
D)  hoarseness lasting longer than three weeks.

Question 14

Complementary and alternative medicine is also referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  conventional 
B)  integrative 
C)  non-traditional 
D)  Eastern 
A)  conventional 
B)  integrative 
C)  non-traditional 
D)  Eastern

Question 15

Patients should make a symptom list before going to a medical appointment which includes all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  when they started. 
B)  how long they last. 
C)  what makes them better or worse. 
D)  why they are happening. 
A)  when they started. 
B)  how long they last. 
C)  what makes them better or worse. 
D)  why they are happening.

Question 16

What percentage of individuals who engage in expressive writing experience positive changes in their health condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  65 
A)  20 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  65

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Canada Health Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  universally accessible 
B)  comprehensive in coverage 
C)  available within country only 
D)  accessible without income barriers 
A)  universally accessible 
B)  comprehensive in coverage 
C)  available within country only 
D)  accessible without income barriers

Question 18

Which of the following are NOT a good non-drug options for self-care?

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate rest 
B)  exercise 
C)  massage 
D)  tylenol 
A)  adequate rest 
B)  exercise 
C)  massage 
D)  tylenol

Question 19

In homeopathy, the treatment of each patient is determined by specific symptoms rather than the overall condition of the patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The medical history includes all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary reason for the visit. 
B)  current symptoms. 
C)  past medical history. 
D)  social history. 
A)  secondary reason for the visit. 
B)  current symptoms. 
C)  past medical history. 
D)  social history.

Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Examples of severe symptoms in which a medical professional should be consulted include all the following, EXCEPT:

Therapies and practices that do not form part of conventional health care and medical practices taught in most Canadian medical schools are referred to as:

The complementary and alternative medicine therapy that involves the use of highly diluted extracts is

A person should check with a physician about symptoms with any of the following characteristics, EXCEPT symptoms that are

Which of the following is NOT the most commonly used CAM technique?

All the following are public health measures that have been implemented to destroy potential pathogens, EXCEPT

In 2017, Canadians spent an estimated _____ billion on drugs.

Strategies for good communication with your physician include all the following, EXCEPT:

Herbal remedies are categorized as having yin or yang characteristics.

Fatima has had a cough for three weeks. Which of the following is likely to be Fatima's best option for addressing this symptom?

Which of the following is NOT a guideline to medicating yourself safely?

Outdated aspirin can have an acidic odour.

Examples of persistent symptoms in which a medical professional should be consulted include all the following, EXCEPT:

Complementary and alternative medicine is also referred to as:

Patients should make a symptom list before going to a medical appointment which includes all the following, EXCEPT:

What percentage of individuals who engage in expressive writing experience positive changes in their health condition?

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Canada Health Act?

Which of the following are NOT a good non-drug options for self-care?

In homeopathy, the treatment of each patient is determined by specific symptoms rather than the overall condition of the patient.

The medical history includes all the following, EXCEPT:

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