Question 1

Managed-care plans

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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 2

The over-the-counter medication that should NOT be given to children with flu-like symptoms is

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A) naproxen sodium. 
B) ibuprofen. 
C) aspirin. 
D) acetaminophen. 
A) naproxen sodium. 
B) ibuprofen. 
C) aspirin. 
D) acetaminophen.

Question 3

Indemnity health care plans offer consumers more choice of health care providers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE regarding over-the-counter medicine?

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

Question 5

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 6

Herbal remedies are an example of which of the following domains of complementary and alternative medicine practice?

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

Question 7

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 8

The type of insurance plan in which physicians may have a financial incentive to order more tests and treatments for their patients is a

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A) point-of-service plan. 
B) fee-for-service plan. 
C) health maintenance organization. 
D) preferred provider organization. 
A) point-of-service plan. 
B) fee-for-service plan. 
C) health maintenance organization. 
D) preferred provider organization.

Question 9

People without insurance are less likely to obtain

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A) childhood immunizations. 
B) eyeglasses. 
C) treatment for chronic conditions like asthma. 
D) childhood immunizations and eyeglasses. 
E) All of the choices are correct. 
A) childhood immunizations. 
B) eyeglasses. 
C) treatment for chronic conditions like asthma. 
D) childhood immunizations and eyeglasses. 
E) All of the choices are correct.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

Which of the following is needed to effectively manage one's medical problems?

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A) You need to learn to how to be a good observer and assess your symptoms. 
B) You need to be able to decide when to seek professional advice. 
C) You need to know how to safely self-treat common medical issues. 
D) You need to learn to how to be a good observer and assess your symptoms and to be able to decide when to seek professional advice. 
E) All of these choices are needed. 
A) You need to learn to how to be a good observer and assess your symptoms. 
B) You need to be able to decide when to seek professional advice. 
C) You need to know how to safely self-treat common medical issues. 
D) You need to learn to how to be a good observer and assess your symptoms and to be able to decide when to seek professional advice. 
E) All of these choices are needed.

Question 13

In homeopathy,the treatment of each patient is determined by specific symptoms rather than the overall condition of the patient.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

In preferred provider organizations (PPOs),participating physicians and hospitals provide treatment at fees that are below their usual charges.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Marc has had a fever for two days.Which of the following is likely to be Marc's best option for addressing this symptom?

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A) self-treatment 
B) visiting his physician 
C) going to the emergency room 
D) None of these choices is correct. 
A) self-treatment 
B) visiting his physician 
C) going to the emergency room 
D) None of these choices is correct.

Question 17

List and explain six guidelines to helping Cara self-medicate safely.

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1. Educate Cara about her condition: It

Question 18

Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Joan's doctor has recommended she have heart surgery.Which of the following would be an important question she should ask her doctor?

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A) What can I expect before,during,and after the surgery? 
B) Why do I need surgery at this time? 
C) What are the risks and complications associated with the surgery? 
D) What can I expect before,during,and after the surgery,and what are the risks and complications associated with the surgery? 
E) All of these choices are important questions to ask. 
A) What can I expect before,during,and after the surgery? 
B) Why do I need surgery at this time? 
C) What are the risks and complications associated with the surgery? 
D) What can I expect before,during,and after the surgery,and what are the risks and complications associated with the surgery? 
E) All of these choices are important questions to ask.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Managed-care plans

The over-the-counter medication that should NOT be given to children with flu-like symptoms is

Indemnity health care plans offer consumers more choice of health care providers.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding over-the-counter medicine?

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

Herbal remedies are an example of which of the following domains of complementary and alternative medicine practice?

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

The type of insurance plan in which physicians may have a financial incentive to order more tests and treatments for their patients is a

People without insurance are less likely to obtain

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

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

Which of the following is needed to effectively manage one's medical problems?

In homeopathy,the treatment of each patient is determined by specific symptoms rather than the overall condition of the patient.

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

In preferred provider organizations (PPOs),participating physicians and hospitals provide treatment at fees that are below their usual charges.

Marc has had a fever for two days.Which of the following is likely to be Marc's best option for addressing this symptom?

List and explain six guidelines to helping Cara self-medicate safely.

Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

Joan's doctor has recommended she have heart surgery.Which of the following would be an important question she should ask her doctor?

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

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