Question 1

A typical indemnity health insurance plan

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A) costs consumers less money than other types of plans cost. 
B) restricts which physicians patients may use. 
C) bases coverage on the usual and customary charges for services. 
D) has all of these characteristics. 
A) costs consumers less money than other types of plans cost. 
B) restricts which physicians patients may use. 
C) bases coverage on the usual and customary charges for services. 
D) has all of these characteristics. C

Question 2

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

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 U.S.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 U.S.health care system. A

Question 3

Which of the following would NOT be a purpose or condition for which consumers are likely to turn to complementary and alternative medicine?

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A) weight loss 
B) chronic joint problems 
C) smoking cessation 
D) broken bones 
A) weight loss 
B) chronic joint problems 
C) smoking cessation 
D) broken bones D

Question 4

Western medicine focuses on the spiritual and psychological aspects of human functioning.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All of the following are good strategies for evaluating complementary and alternative therapies EXCEPT

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A) keeping a symptom diary to track pain,fatigue,and other symptoms. 
B) checking information posted at the Web sites for the FDA and the NCCAM. 
C) finding out in advance the expected length and cost of treatment. 
D) speaking with your physician about the CAM therapy only after you have tried it for a month. 
A) keeping a symptom diary to track pain,fatigue,and other symptoms. 
B) checking information posted at the Web sites for the FDA and the NCCAM. 
C) finding out in advance the expected length and cost of treatment. 
D) speaking with your physician about the CAM therapy only after you have tried it for a month.

Question 6

Professionally administered diagnostic tests are 100 percent accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an example of taking a drug incorrectly?

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A) stopping before the course of treatment is done 
B) skipping a dose 
C) replacing a brand name with generic 
D) taking extra if symptoms do not improve 
A) stopping before the course of treatment is done 
B) skipping a dose 
C) replacing a brand name with generic 
D) taking extra if symptoms do not improve

Question 8

Western medicine identifies the causes of disease as pathogens,physical factors,genetic factors,and unhealthy lifestyles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All of the following are appropriate reasons to visit the emergency room at your local hospital EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A) severe burns. 
B) chest pain. 
C) sore throat. 
D) poisoning. 
A) severe burns. 
B) chest pain. 
C) sore throat. 
D) poisoning.

Question 10

A health care professional who receives medical education very similar to that of medical doctors but whose training emphasizes musculoskeletal problems and manipulative therapy is a

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A) doctor of podiatric medicine. 
B) doctor of osteopathic medicine. 
C) doctor of chiropractiC. 
D) physical therapist. 
A) doctor of podiatric medicine. 
B) doctor of osteopathic medicine. 
C) doctor of chiropractiC. 
D) physical therapist.

Question 11

Jonas is having severe chest pains with shortness of breath that has not subsided within the last ten minutes.He should

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A) wait at least an hour to see if his symptoms go away. 
B) take an over-the-counter medicine and see if he feels better. 
C) call and get medical advice over the phone. 
D) have someone take him to the nearest emergency room. 
A) wait at least an hour to see if his symptoms go away. 
B) take an over-the-counter medicine and see if he feels better. 
C) call and get medical advice over the phone. 
D) have someone take him to the nearest emergency room.

Question 12

Sean is a basketball player who is having problems with bunions on his feet.What type of health care professional should he make an appointment to see?

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A) chiropractor 
B) podiatrist 
C) physical therapist 
D) osteopath 
A) chiropractor 
B) podiatrist 
C) physical therapist 
D) osteopath

Question 13

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 14

One of the disadvantages of a managed-care plan is a greater out-of-pocket cost than with an indemnity plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 it with your physician. 
C) Whenever possible,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 it with your physician. 
C) Whenever possible,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 16

When a theory explains a phenomena,such as the cause of a disease,in the simplest manner possible,it is said to be

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A) testable. 
B) parsimonious. 
C) tentative. 
D) empirical. 
A) testable. 
B) parsimonious. 
C) tentative. 
D) empirical.

Question 17

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 two more weeks to see if she improves 
B) treating herself 
C) checking with a physician 
D) going to the emergency room 
A) waiting two more weeks to see if she improves 
B) treating herself 
C) checking with a physician 
D) going to the emergency room

Question 18

The patient should ask the physician to repeat the diagnosis and instructions before leaving the office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Managed care plans

Accepted Answer

A) cost consumers more money than traditional insurance plans cost. 
B) restrict which physicians patients may use. 
C) have a fixed annual deductible. 
D) vary the monthly fee owed based on the level of services provideD. 
A) cost consumers more money than traditional insurance plans cost. 
B) restrict which physicians patients may use. 
C) have a fixed annual deductible. 
D) vary the monthly fee owed based on the level of services provideD.

Question 20

In traditional Chinese medicine,the life force contained in all living things is called

Accepted Answer

A) pranA. 
B) vis vitalis. 
C) yang. 
D) qi. 
A) pranA. 
B) vis vitalis. 
C) yang. 
D) qi.

Exam 20: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

A typical indemnity health insurance plan

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

Which of the following would NOT be a purpose or condition for which consumers are likely to turn to complementary and alternative medicine?

Western medicine focuses on the spiritual and psychological aspects of human functioning.

All of the following are good strategies for evaluating complementary and alternative therapies EXCEPT

Professionally administered diagnostic tests are 100 percent accurate.

Which of the following is NOT an example of taking a drug incorrectly?

Western medicine identifies the causes of disease as pathogens,physical factors,genetic factors,and unhealthy lifestyles.

All of the following are appropriate reasons to visit the emergency room at your local hospital EXCEPT for

A health care professional who receives medical education very similar to that of medical doctors but whose training emphasizes musculoskeletal problems and manipulative therapy is a

Jonas is having severe chest pains with shortness of breath that has not subsided within the last ten minutes.He should

Sean is a basketball player who is having problems with bunions on his feet.What type of health care professional should he make an appointment to see?

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.

One of the disadvantages of a managed-care plan is a greater out-of-pocket cost than with an indemnity plan.

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

When a theory explains a phenomena,such as the cause of a disease,in the simplest manner possible,it is said to be

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

The patient should ask the physician to repeat the diagnosis and instructions before leaving the office.

Managed care plans

In traditional Chinese medicine,the life force contained in all living things is called

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