Exam 17: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Which of the following health practices is often assumed by users to be safe because is it "natural," and yet this practice can have powerful effects, sometimes adverse ones, and safety can be a major concern?

Which of the following statements is NOT true about chiropractic medicine?

Conventional medicine is based in part on the theory that, in simple terms, the whole can be broken down into smaller parts.This way of thinking is known as

Which of the following associations is NOT correct?

All of the following can contribute to safety concerns with herbal products EXCEPT

Modifications to one's diet are an important component of traditional Chinese medicine.

Most patients receiving complementary or alternative medical care continue to receive conventional care.

CAM practices are more commonly used by women than by men.

The specific term used to describe the use of conventional medicine in combination with CAM practices that have been proven safe and effective is ________.

Which of the following health practices is an example of a mind-body practice-a practice based on the premise that the mind influences the body in ways that can promote or detract from well-being?

In December 2013, the United States spent approximately what percentage of its gross domestic product on health care?

Which of the following is a treatment in which long, thin needles are inserted at certain points in the skin to stimulate the flow of qi?

Herbal medications do not interact with other types of medications.

Long used to treat pain, especially chronic pain such as arthritis, ________ produce a measurable energy called a field.

Advertisements for medical products that are targeted toward the consumer are ________ advertisements, in contrast to advertisements for medical products that are targeted toward the physician or other health provider.

Andrew Taylor Still founded the practice of osteopathy.

Acupressure, or ________, involves prolonged pressure at isolated points along the body.

Important factors to consider when making a health care decision include all of the following EXCEPT

The main principle of ________ is that the body has the ability to heal itself, and its goal is to stimulate the body to do so, especially through nutrition.

Established in 1998, the ________ is an institute of the National Institutes of Health.Its goals are to support the scientific investigation of complementary and alternative healing practices, to train researchers to explore these practices, and to disseminate authoritative information to the public and professionals.(Provide the full name of the organization.)