Question 1

A governmental health insurance program for Americans over age 65 is

Accepted Answer

A) Medicaid. 
B) Mediplan. 
C) Medineed. 
D) Medicare. 
A) Medicaid. 
B) Mediplan. 
C) Medineed. 
D) Medicare.

Question 2

A person does NOT usually need to check with a physician about symptoms that are

Accepted Answer

A) recurrent. 
B) familiar. 
C) persistent. 
D) severe. 
A) recurrent. 
B) familiar. 
C) persistent. 
D) severe.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about medical tests is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) They are usually requested by the patient to confirm 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) All of these statements are true. 
A) They are usually requested by the patient to confirm 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) All of these statements are true.

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) keeping a symptom diary to track pain,fatigue,and other symptoms. 
B) seeking information about evidence-based research involving the considered therapy. 
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) seeking information about evidence-based research involving the considered therapy. 
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 7

Acupuncture is one of two primary treatment methods used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Although convenient,some online pharmacies may sell products or engage in practices that are illegal.

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

Question 10

Describe the two main forms of health insurance.List two advantages and disadvantages associated with each.

Accepted Answer

The two main forms of health insurance a

Question 11

Which of the following statements about over-the-counter medication is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) They are medications the FDA has deemed safe for use without a physician's prescription. 
B) Many of these medications were formerly prescription drugs. 
C) Many ingredients in over-the-counter drugs have not been proven by the FDA to be effective. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) They are medications the FDA has deemed safe for use without a physician's prescription. 
B) Many of these medications were formerly prescription drugs. 
C) Many ingredients in over-the-counter drugs have not been proven by the FDA to be effective. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 12

In traditional Chinese medicine,the principle of balance is expressed as

Accepted Answer

A) yin and yang. 
B) vis vitalis. 
C) chi. 
D) ayurveda. 
A) yin and yang. 
B) vis vitalis. 
C) chi. 
D) ayurveda.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about off-label use of a drug is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) About 20 percent of medications are prescribed for off-label use. 
B) Many off-label uses are safe. 
C) It occurs when a drug is approved by the FDA for one purpose and then prescribed for a purpose not listed on the label. 
D) It occurs most often when doctors err in prescribing a drug. 
A) About 20 percent of medications are prescribed for off-label use. 
B) Many off-label uses are safe. 
C) It occurs when a drug is approved by the FDA for one purpose and then prescribed for a purpose not listed on the label. 
D) It occurs most often when doctors err in prescribing a drug.

Question 14

Michelle is concerned about the medication her doctor has prescribed for treatment of her ailment.What questions should she ask her physician or pharmacist to ensure the safety and effectiveness of her treatment?

Accepted Answer

Michelle should ask her physician or pha

Question 15

The first step in the diagnostic process is

Accepted Answer

A) a physical exam. 
B) taking medical tests. 
C) a medical history. 
D) a second opinion. 
A) a physical exam. 
B) taking medical tests. 
C) a medical history. 
D) a second opinion.

Question 16

Aspirin should not be given to children or adolescents who have chicken pox.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Point-of-service plans (POS)are options offered by many HMOs in which you can see a physician outside the plan,but you will have to pay most or all of the cost unless your primary care provider referred you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An approach that replaces conventional medicine is known as

Accepted Answer

A) alternative medicine. 
B) complementary medicine. 
C) integrative medicine. 
D) dualistic health care. 
A) alternative medicine. 
B) complementary medicine. 
C) integrative medicine. 
D) dualistic health care.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about natural products is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) The majority of botanical products are sold as FDA-approved pharmaceuticals. 
B) FDA inspections ensure that botanicals are free from contaminants. 
C) There is no evidence of any potentially serious drug-herb interaction. 
D) Well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on a number of natural products. 
A) The majority of botanical products are sold as FDA-approved pharmaceuticals. 
B) FDA inspections ensure that botanicals are free from contaminants. 
C) There is no evidence of any potentially serious drug-herb interaction. 
D) Well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on a number of natural products.

Question 20

Physicians sometimes overprescribe drugs in response to pressure from patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

A governmental health insurance program for Americans over age 65 is

A person does NOT usually need to check with a physician about symptoms that are

Which of the following statements about medical tests is TRUE?

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

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

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

Acupuncture is one of two primary treatment methods used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Although convenient,some online pharmacies may sell products or engage in practices that are illegal.

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

Describe the two main forms of health insurance.List two advantages and disadvantages associated with each.

Which of the following statements about over-the-counter medication is TRUE?

In traditional Chinese medicine,the principle of balance is expressed as

Which of the following statements about off-label use of a drug is FALSE?

Michelle is concerned about the medication her doctor has prescribed for treatment of her ailment.What questions should she ask her physician or pharmacist to ensure the safety and effectiveness of her treatment?

The first step in the diagnostic process is

Aspirin should not be given to children or adolescents who have chicken pox.

Point-of-service plans (POS)are options offered by many HMOs in which you can see a physician outside the plan,but you will have to pay most or all of the cost unless your primary care provider referred you.

An approach that replaces conventional medicine is known as

Which of the following statements about natural products is TRUE?

Physicians sometimes overprescribe drugs in response to pressure from patients.

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Drug Use and Addiction

Alcohol: the Most Popular Drug

Tobacco Use

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Personal Safety

Aging: A Vital Process

Dying and Death

Filters