Question 1

Most acupuncture practitioners

Accepted Answer

A) are state licensed. 
B) have completed medical degrees. 
C) have studied the practice in Japan. 
D) have studied the practice in China. 
A) are state licensed. 
B) have completed medical degrees. 
C) have studied the practice in Japan. 
D) have studied the practice in China. A

Question 2

Limited research suggests that acupuncture may be effective in treating

Accepted Answer

A) obesity. 
B) anxiety disorders. 
C) back and neck pain. 
D) breast cancer. 
A) obesity. 
B) anxiety disorders. 
C) back and neck pain. 
D) breast cancer. C

Question 3

Americans are more likely now than several decades ago to use health approaches outside of mainstream Western medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Although dietary supplements are not tightly regulated by the FDA,you can at least be sure that they contain the herb or other active ingredient identified on the label.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

Which supplement is claimed to be useful for boosting the immune system,reducing blood glucose and blood pressure,and improving sex drive?

Accepted Answer

A) Echinacea 
B) flaxseed 
C) ginseng 
D) ginkgo biloba 
A) Echinacea 
B) flaxseed 
C) ginseng 
D) ginkgo biloba

Question 7

Which term describes health approaches that are outside the realm of traditional Western medicine and are used in place of conventional treatments?

Accepted Answer

A) alternative 
B) complementary 
C) contradictory 
D) functional 
A) alternative 
B) complementary 
C) contradictory 
D) functional

Question 8

Complementary health approaches are considered a subsection of conventional medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which organization in the U.S.currently certifies the quality of dietary supplements?

Accepted Answer

A) USP 
B) NIH 
C) FDA 
D) NCCIH 
A) USP 
B) NIH 
C) FDA 
D) NCCIH

Question 10

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 her and not her individual symptoms.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 11

Which term describes health approaches that are outside the realm of traditional Western medicine but are used in conjunction with conventional treatments?

Accepted Answer

A) alternative 
B) complementary 
C) contradictory 
D) functional 
A) alternative 
B) complementary 
C) contradictory 
D) functional

Question 12

Alternative health approaches are never used alongside conventional medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which term identifies a type of medical practice that combines conventional medicine with complementary health approaches?

Accepted Answer

A) combination 
B) naturopathic 
C) integrative 
D) blended 
A) combination 
B) naturopathic 
C) integrative 
D) blended

Question 14

A soft-tissue manipulation approach used for relaxation,stress relief,pain management,and injury recovery is

Accepted Answer

A) naturopathy. 
B) meditation. 
C) massage. 
D) yoga. 
A) naturopathy. 
B) meditation. 
C) massage. 
D) yoga.

Question 15

Which form of energy medicine is derived from the Japanese words representing "universal" and "vital energy"?

Accepted Answer

A) qigong 
B) reiki 
C) tai chi 
D) shiatsu 
A) qigong 
B) reiki 
C) tai chi 
D) shiatsu

Question 16

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 nervous system,and if the spine is not properly aligned the energy flow 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 nervous system,and if the spine is not properly aligned the energy flow is disrupted.

Question 17

Ayurveda refers to a

Accepted Answer

A) practice based on manipulation of the spinal column and other structures. 
B) practice based on the principle of "like cures like." 
C) system that views disease as a disruption of natural healing processes. 
D) holistic treatment approach based on vital energies. 
A) practice based on manipulation of the spinal column and other structures. 
B) practice based on the principle of "like cures like." 
C) system that views disease as a disruption of natural healing processes. 
D) holistic treatment approach based on vital energies.

Question 18

Which supplement is thought to be useful as a laxative and may have some effect in lowering cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) Echinacea 
B) flaxseed 
C) ginseng 
D) ginkgo biloba 
A) Echinacea 
B) flaxseed 
C) ginseng 
D) ginkgo biloba

Question 19

You are seeking to balance your body,mind,and spirit and restore your body's harmony through diet,exercise,herbs,and controlled breathing.Your plan is to consult with a practitioner of

Accepted Answer

A) traditional Chinese medicine. 
B) Ayurvedic medicine. 
C) homeopathic medicine. 
D) naturopathic medicine. 
A) traditional Chinese medicine. 
B) Ayurvedic medicine. 
C) homeopathic medicine. 
D) naturopathic medicine.

Question 20

If a product is labeled "natural," you may assume that it is safe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Focus On: Understanding Complementary and Integrative Health

Most acupuncture practitioners

Limited research suggests that acupuncture may be effective in treating

Americans are more likely now than several decades ago to use health approaches outside of mainstream Western medicine.

Although dietary supplements are not tightly regulated by the FDA,you can at least be sure that they contain the herb or other active ingredient identified on the label.

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

Which supplement is claimed to be useful for boosting the immune system,reducing blood glucose and blood pressure,and improving sex drive?

Which term describes health approaches that are outside the realm of traditional Western medicine and are used in place of conventional treatments?

Complementary health approaches are considered a subsection of conventional medicine.

Which organization in the U.S.currently certifies the quality of dietary supplements?

Which term describes health approaches that are outside the realm of traditional Western medicine but are used in conjunction with conventional treatments?

Alternative health approaches are never used alongside conventional medicine.

Which term identifies a type of medical practice that combines conventional medicine with complementary health approaches?

A soft-tissue manipulation approach used for relaxation,stress relief,pain management,and injury recovery is

Which form of energy medicine is derived from the Japanese words representing "universal" and "vital energy"?

Chiropractic medicine is based on the idea that

Ayurveda refers to a

Which supplement is thought to be useful as a laxative and may have some effect in lowering cholesterol?

You are seeking to balance your body,mind,and spirit and restore your body's harmony through diet,exercise,herbs,and controlled breathing.Your plan is to consult with a practitioner of

If a product is labeled "natural," you may assume that it is safe.

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