Question 1

Compare and contrast complementary medicine and alternative medicine.

Accepted Answer

Complementary medicine is used along with conventional medicine as part of the integrative-medicine approach. Alternative medicine is traditionally used in place of conventional medicine. Some alternative medicine approaches, such as massage and chiropractic, have built up enough evidence of effectiveness that they are now commonly used in conjunction with conventional treatments.

Question 2

Discuss the four major domains of CAM practices and their interactions with each other.

Accepted Answer

• Manipulative and body-based practices: These are based on manipulation or movement of one or more body parts.
• Energy medicine: This involves the use of energy fields, such as magnetic fields or biofields that surround and penetrate the body.
• Mind-body medicine: This uses a variety of techniques to enhance the mind's ability to affect bodily function and symptoms.
• Biologically based practices: These use substances found in nature, such as herbs, special diets, or vitamins in amounts or doses different from those used in conventional medicine.
The four domains of CAM all interact because there is considerable overlap in the process and results of all of the domains.

Question 3

Chiropractic medicine is based on the idea that

Accepted Answer

A)  health is defined as having the proper balance of vital energy or life force. 
B)  soft-tissue manipulation can be used for a wide variety of healing purposes. 
C)  equal emphasis on body, mind, and spirit is essential to restore harmony. 
D)  energy flows through the spine via nerves and if the spine is not properly aligned, the energy is disrupted. 
A)  health is defined as having the proper balance of vital energy or life force. 
B)  soft-tissue manipulation can be used for a wide variety of healing purposes. 
C)  equal emphasis on body, mind, and spirit is essential to restore harmony. 
D)  energy flows through the spine via nerves and if the spine is not properly aligned, the energy is disrupted. D

Question 4

Echinacea can cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

While you were an exchange student in Germany, you became mildly depressed because you missed your family back home. The doctor there treated you with the natural product

Accepted Answer

A)  kava. 
B)  ginseng. 
C)  St. John's wort. 
D)  echinacea. 
A)  kava. 
B)  ginseng. 
C)  St. John's wort. 
D)  echinacea.

Question 6

Before considering an alternative medical treatment, a wise consumer will do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  consult reliable resources to determine the scientific basis of claimed benefits. 
B)  avoid practitioners who promote their treatment as a "miracle cure." 
C)  thoroughly evaluate the risks of the CAM product or service. 
D)  believe practitioners' promises without doing any research or asking for references. 
A)  consult reliable resources to determine the scientific basis of claimed benefits. 
B)  avoid practitioners who promote their treatment as a "miracle cure." 
C)  thoroughly evaluate the risks of the CAM product or service. 
D)  believe practitioners' promises without doing any research or asking for references.

Question 7

A form of bodywork that uses manual pressure to release muscle tension and reorganize connective tissue is

Accepted Answer

A)  Rolfing Structural Integration. 
B)  the Alexander Technique. 
C)  the Trager Approach. 
D)  the Feldenkrais Method. 
A)  Rolfing Structural Integration. 
B)  the Alexander Technique. 
C)  the Trager Approach. 
D)  the Feldenkrais Method.

Question 8

Ayurveda refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a practice based on manipulation of the spinal column and other structures. 
B)  a practice based on the principle of "like cures like." 
C)  energy medicine techniques. 
D)  a holistic treatment approach based on three body types. 
A)  a practice based on manipulation of the spinal column and other structures. 
B)  a practice based on the principle of "like cures like." 
C)  energy medicine techniques. 
D)  a holistic treatment approach based on three body types.

Question 9

Naturopathic physicians do not earn a recognized degree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The current FDA regulations for supplements have the goal of ensuring that supplements

Accepted Answer

A)  comply with safety and purity standards and have accurate labeling. 
B)  are sold only by U.S. pharmacies. 
C)  are sold only by reputable retail outlets. 
D)  do not contain inactive ingredients. 
A)  comply with safety and purity standards and have accurate labeling. 
B)  are sold only by U.S. pharmacies. 
C)  are sold only by reputable retail outlets. 
D)  do not contain inactive ingredients.

Question 11

Several traditional Chinese medicine therapies are based on the idea that energy flows through the body through channels or

Accepted Answer

A)  auras. 
B)  meridians. 
C)  chakras. 
D)  doshas. 
A)  auras. 
B)  meridians. 
C)  chakras. 
D)  doshas.

Question 12

Natasha has not had much luck receiving help from her regular doctor to alleviate her PMS symptoms and overall fatigue. The medication that was prescribed made her dizzy, so Natasha stopped taking it. She decided to find a new doctor who was more focused on treating the whole person, not just individual symptoms or diseases. Her next step is to make an appointment with a

Accepted Answer

A)  holistic practitioner. 
B)  chiropractor. 
C)  gynecologist. 
D)  pain specialist. 
A)  holistic practitioner. 
B)  chiropractor. 
C)  gynecologist. 
D)  pain specialist.

Question 13

Chiropractors

Accepted Answer

A)  attend a training program that requires three years of intensive courses. 
B)  offer treatment that has proven to be effective for low back pain, neck pain, and headaches. 
C)  and medical doctors still maintain an adversarial relationship. 
D)  are federally licensed and regulated. 
A)  attend a training program that requires three years of intensive courses. 
B)  offer treatment that has proven to be effective for low back pain, neck pain, and headaches. 
C)  and medical doctors still maintain an adversarial relationship. 
D)  are federally licensed and regulated.

Question 14

Biologically based therapies include

Accepted Answer

A)  herbal remedies and functional foods. 
B)  special diets prescribed to treat food allergies. 
C)  Ayurveda. 
D)  acupressure. 
A)  herbal remedies and functional foods. 
B)  special diets prescribed to treat food allergies. 
C)  Ayurveda. 
D)  acupressure.

Question 15

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine serves as an information clearinghouse and conducts research and educational programs. The Center is part of which federal agency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food and Drug Administration 
B)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
C)  National Institutes of Health 
D)  Department of Health and Human Services 
A)  Food and Drug Administration 
B)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
C)  National Institutes of Health 
D)  Department of Health and Human Services

Question 16

Herbal remedies that are sold as fresh or dried plant extracts preserved in alcohol are

Accepted Answer

A)  tinctures. 
B)  solutions. 
C)  extracts. 
D)  freeze-dried extracts. 
A)  tinctures. 
B)  solutions. 
C)  extracts. 
D)  freeze-dried extracts.

Question 17

Traditional Chinese medicine is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  energy medicine. 
B)  an alternative medical system. 
C)  mind-body medicine. 
D)  a manipulative practice. 
A)  energy medicine. 
B)  an alternative medical system. 
C)  mind-body medicine. 
D)  a manipulative practice.

Question 18

People are now more likely to use CAM and other therapies once considered exotic and strange.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Foods that provide a specific health benefit beyond basic nutrition are known as functional foods or

Accepted Answer

A)  healthy foods. 
B)  nutraceuticals. 
C)  nutritional supplements. 
D)  pharmaceuticals. 
A)  healthy foods. 
B)  nutraceuticals. 
C)  nutritional supplements. 
D)  pharmaceuticals.

Question 20

A person who administers minute doses of natural substances derived from plants, animals, and minerals is which type of CAM practitioner?

Accepted Answer

A)  Naturopath 
B)  Homeopath 
C)  Ayurvedic practitioner 
D)  Chinese medicine practitioner 
A)  Naturopath 
B)  Homeopath 
C)  Ayurvedic practitioner 
D)  Chinese medicine practitioner

Compare and contrast complementary medicine and alternative medicine.

Discuss the four major domains of CAM practices and their interactions with each other.

Chiropractic medicine is based on the idea that

Echinacea can cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.

While you were an exchange student in Germany, you became mildly depressed because you missed your family back home. The doctor there treated you with the natural product

Before considering an alternative medical treatment, a wise consumer will do all of the following EXCEPT

A form of bodywork that uses manual pressure to release muscle tension and reorganize connective tissue is

Ayurveda refers to

Naturopathic physicians do not earn a recognized degree.

The current FDA regulations for supplements have the goal of ensuring that supplements

Several traditional Chinese medicine therapies are based on the idea that energy flows through the body through channels or

Chiropractors

Biologically based therapies include

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine serves as an information clearinghouse and conducts research and educational programs. The Center is part of which federal agency?

Herbal remedies that are sold as fresh or dried plant extracts preserved in alcohol are

Traditional Chinese medicine is an example of

People are now more likely to use CAM and other therapies once considered exotic and strange.

Foods that provide a specific health benefit beyond basic nutrition are known as functional foods or

A person who administers minute doses of natural substances derived from plants, animals, and minerals is which type of CAM practitioner?

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Exam 21: Understanding Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Compare and contrast complementary medicine and alternative medicine.

Discuss the four major domains of CAM practices and their interactions with each other.

Chiropractic medicine is based on the idea that

Echinacea can cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.

While you were an exchange student in Germany, you became mildly depressed because you missed your family back home. The doctor there treated you with the natural product

Before considering an alternative medical treatment, a wise consumer will do all of the following EXCEPT

A form of bodywork that uses manual pressure to release muscle tension and reorganize connective tissue is

Ayurveda refers to

Naturopathic physicians do not earn a recognized degree.

The current FDA regulations for supplements have the goal of ensuring that supplements

Several traditional Chinese medicine therapies are based on the idea that energy flows through the body through channels or

Chiropractors

Biologically based therapies include

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine serves as an information clearinghouse and conducts research and educational programs. The Center is part of which federal agency?

Herbal remedies that are sold as fresh or dried plant extracts preserved in alcohol are

Traditional Chinese medicine is an example of

People are now more likely to use CAM and other therapies once considered exotic and strange.

Foods that provide a specific health benefit beyond basic nutrition are known as functional foods or

A person who administers minute doses of natural substances derived from plants, animals, and minerals is which type of CAM practitioner?

Accessing Your Health

Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

Cultivating Your Spiritual Health

Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges

Improving Your Sleep

Preventing Violence and Injury

Building Healthy Relationships and Understanding Sexuality

Considering Your Reproductive Choices

Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse

Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending Tobacco Use

Eating for a Healthier You

Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Enhancing Your Body Image

Improving Your Personal Fitness

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

Protecting Against Infectious and Noninfectious Diseases

Preparing for Aging Death and Dying

Environmental Health

Making Smart Health Care Choices

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