Exam 5: Science-Based Health Care

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued well-reasoned guidelines for periodic health examinations.

Scientific health care involves the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease according to modern scientific principles.

An annual chest X-ray is an appropriate screening procedure for all healthy adults.

Revocation of a license to practice medicine in one state prevents a physician from practicing anywhere in the United States.

Telephoning is often a good way for a patient to communicate with a doctor.

The ultimate responsibility for preventing unnecessary surgery rests in the hands of patients.

Mammograms are X-rays used to examine men for prostate cancer.

Complete health examinations for symptom-free adults under 35 years of age are advisable

Most women under 35 years of age should have mammograms every two years to detect breast cancer.

A routine health examination can detect which of the following in its early stages?

Most osteopathic physicians believe that diseases are caused by mechanical interference with nerve and blood supply that can be corrected with spinal manipulation.

Most state licensing boards are well-staffed and receive adequate funding to do their job properly.

Immunization is seldom useful for adults.

The best time to select a personal or family physician is when a health problem becomes apparent.

The number of unfit and unethical physicians is unknown.

During the 1800s,

When physicians are not members of a medical society or hospital staff, disciplinary action can be taken only by a state licensing board.

A second medical opinion should be considered when elective surgery is proposed.

The Yellow Pages of the telephone directory are a good resource to use when seeking a physician.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations include all of the following except