Question 1

Herbal remedies are categorized as having yin or yang characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Examples of persistent symptoms in which a medical professional should be consulted include all of 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 3

Carey is interested in scheduling an appointment with a complementary and alternative medicine practitioner regarding lower back pain.List three guidelines that would be beneficial for Carey when she meets with this practitioner.

Accepted Answer

1. Research the practitioner's qualifica

Question 4

List four characteristics of symptoms that may indicate that physician advice is needed.List five types of emergencies that require urgent help and a trip to the nearest emergency room.

Accepted Answer

Four characteristics of symptoms that ma

Question 5

Reiki is an example of which of the following domains of complementary and alternative medicine practice?

Accepted Answer

A) mind-body intervention 
B) alternative medical systems 
C) biological-based therapy 
D) energy therapy 
A) mind-body intervention 
B) alternative medical systems 
C) biological-based therapy 
D) energy therapy

Question 6

Which of the following are public health measures that have been implemented to destroy potential pathogens?

Accepted Answer

A) chlorination of drinking water 
B) sewage disposal 
C) food safety regulations 
D) all of the above 
A) chlorination of drinking water 
B) sewage disposal 
C) food safety regulations 
D) all of the above

Question 7

During any six month period what percentage of Canadians use at least one OTC?

Accepted Answer

A) 40 
B) 55 
C) 66 
D) 75 
A) 40 
B) 55 
C) 66 
D) 75

Question 8

The most commonly used form of manual healing is

Accepted Answer

A) acupressure. 
B) Rolfing. 
C) chiropractiC. 
D) massage. 
A) acupressure. 
B) Rolfing. 
C) chiropractiC. 
D) massage.

Question 9

When looking for a new physician all of the following are important questions to ask,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Is the physician accepting new patients? 
B) Which hospitals does the physician use? 
C) What are the physician office hours? 
D) Does the physician have a good personality? 
A) Is the physician accepting new patients? 
B) Which hospitals does the physician use? 
C) What are the physician office hours? 
D) Does the physician have a good personality?

Question 10

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding managing medical problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Most symptoms require treatment with OTC drugs or professional assistance. 
B) An individual with a chronic condition such as diabetes should consult a physician before using an OTC drug. 
C) Professional medical advice is recommended for a symptom that is severe,unusual,persistent,or recurrent. 
D) Self-evaluation of symptoms and self-treatment with OTC drugs is a major part of the Canadian health care system. 
A) Most symptoms require treatment with OTC drugs or professional assistance. 
B) An individual with a chronic condition such as diabetes should consult a physician before using an OTC drug. 
C) Professional medical advice is recommended for a symptom that is severe,unusual,persistent,or recurrent. 
D) Self-evaluation of symptoms and self-treatment with OTC drugs is a major part of the Canadian health care system.

Question 11

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 12

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding medical tests?

Accepted Answer

A) They are usually ordered by the physician to complete the diagnosis. 
B) They can provide information to help solve medical problems. 
C) They are always 100 percent accurate in helping to diagnose a medical problem. 
D) A and B 
A) They are usually ordered by the physician to complete the diagnosis. 
B) They can provide information to help solve medical problems. 
C) They are always 100 percent accurate in helping to diagnose a medical problem. 
D) A and B

Question 13

What percentage of total health expenditures are out of pocket expenses for Canadians?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 25 
A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 25

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT considered an allied health care provider?

Accepted Answer

A) psychotherapists 
B) registered nurses 
C) physical therapists 
D) registered dietitians 
A) psychotherapists 
B) registered nurses 
C) physical therapists 
D) registered dietitians

Question 15

Example of biological based therapies include all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) special dietary considerations. 
B) prayer. 
C) herbal therapies. 
D) orthomolecular therapies. 
A) special dietary considerations. 
B) prayer. 
C) herbal therapies. 
D) orthomolecular therapies.

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

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 18

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the expiration dates of medications?

Accepted Answer

A) Medications should be disposed of on or before their expiration date. 
B) Expiration dates should be ignored;they are used by the manufacturer to increase sales. 
C) The best way to get rid of expired medications is to take to a hospital or pharmacy. 
D) Medications don't ever lose their potency as long as they are sealed tight and stored in a cool,dry place 
A) Medications should be disposed of on or before their expiration date. 
B) Expiration dates should be ignored;they are used by the manufacturer to increase sales. 
C) The best way to get rid of expired medications is to take to a hospital or pharmacy. 
D) Medications don't ever lose their potency as long as they are sealed tight and stored in a cool,dry place

Question 19

Explanations of data based on evidence gathered by the senses and via systematic observations are

Accepted Answer

A) empirical. 
B) rational. 
C) testable. 
D) rigorously evaluateD. 
A) empirical. 
B) rational. 
C) testable. 
D) rigorously evaluateD.

Question 20

Symptoms are often an expression of the body's attempt to heal itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Herbal remedies are categorized as having yin or yang characteristics.

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

Carey is interested in scheduling an appointment with a complementary and alternative medicine practitioner regarding lower back pain.List three guidelines that would be beneficial for Carey when she meets with this practitioner.

List four characteristics of symptoms that may indicate that physician advice is needed.List five types of emergencies that require urgent help and a trip to the nearest emergency room.

Reiki is an example of which of the following domains of complementary and alternative medicine practice?

Which of the following are public health measures that have been implemented to destroy potential pathogens?

During any six month period what percentage of Canadians use at least one OTC?

The most commonly used form of manual healing is

When looking for a new physician all of the following are important questions to ask,EXCEPT:

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding managing medical problems?

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

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding medical tests?

What percentage of total health expenditures are out of pocket expenses for Canadians?

Which of the following is NOT considered an allied health care provider?

Example of biological based therapies include all of the following,EXCEPT:

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

Complementary and alternative medicine is also referred to as:

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the expiration dates of medications?

Explanations of data based on evidence gathered by the senses and via systematic observations are

Symptoms are often an expression of the body's attempt to heal itself.

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