Question 1

Which of the following is a primary treatment method used in traditional Chinese medicine?

Accepted Answer

A) massage 
B) herbal remedies 
C) chiropractic 
D) surgery 
A) massage 
B) herbal remedies 
C) chiropractic 
D) surgery

Question 2

Severe shortness of breath is one reason to go to the nearest emergency room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Medications should be stored in a warm and humid place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When Cara goes to see her physician,which of the following will he do FIRST in diagnosing her condition?

Accepted Answer

A) He will order medical tests. 
B) He will perform a physical exam. 
C) He will ask her about her medical history. 
D) He will consult another physician about her condition prior to her appointment. 
A) He will order medical tests. 
B) He will perform a physical exam. 
C) He will ask her about her medical history. 
D) He will consult another physician about her condition prior to her appointment.

Question 5

The most commonly accepted of the conventional and alternative medicine manual healing methods is chiropractic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

During an appointment with a physician,it is recommended that you present your key concerns after the initial medical history has been taken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) yin and yang. 
B) vis a vie. 
C) chi. 
D) prana. 
A) yin and yang. 
B) vis a vie. 
C) chi. 
D) prana.

Question 8

Single-ingredient over-the-counter remedies are recommended over combination products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe three of the potential safety issues relating to herbal remedies.For each issue you list,provide specific examples.

Accepted Answer

1. Lack of regulation and standardizatio

Question 10

When evaluating health related research,research presented at medical meetings should be considered highly reliable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All of the following are examples of managed-care plans,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine advises consumers to consult with their conventional health care provider before beginning complementary therapies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) About 20% of medications are prescribed for off-label use 
B) It occurs most often when doctors err in prescribing a drug. 
C) It occurs when a drug is approved by the FDA for one purpose and then prescribed for purposes not listed on the label. 
D) More than half of off-label prescriptions are made with ample evidence supporting such use,and it occurs most often when doctors err in prescribing a drug. 
A) About 20% of medications are prescribed for off-label use 
B) It occurs most often when doctors err in prescribing a drug. 
C) It occurs when a drug is approved by the FDA for one purpose and then prescribed for purposes not listed on the label. 
D) More than half of off-label prescriptions are made with ample evidence supporting such use,and it occurs most often when doctors err in prescribing a drug.

Question 15

Western researchers might explain the effects of acupuncture as being the result of

Accepted Answer

A) correction of the flow of qi. 
B) rebalancing of yin and yang. 
C) release of hormones and neurotransmitters. 
D) restoration of equilibrium. 
A) correction of the flow of qi. 
B) rebalancing of yin and yang. 
C) release of hormones and neurotransmitters. 
D) restoration of equilibrium.

Question 16

An NIH panel of experts found evidence that acupuncture is effective for

Accepted Answer

A) relieving pain after surgery. 
B) relieving menstrual cramps. 
C) preventing headaches. 
D) treating carpal tunnel syndrome. 
A) relieving pain after surgery. 
B) relieving menstrual cramps. 
C) preventing headaches. 
D) treating carpal tunnel syndrome.

Question 17

Of the surgeries performed each year,about what percentage are elective?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 percent 
B) 40 percent 
C) 60 percent 
D) 80 percent 
A) 20 percent 
B) 40 percent 
C) 60 percent 
D) 80 percent

Which of the following is a primary treatment method used in traditional Chinese medicine?

Severe shortness of breath is one reason to go to the nearest emergency room.

Medications should be stored in a warm and humid place.

When Cara goes to see her physician,which of the following will he do FIRST in diagnosing her condition?

The most commonly accepted of the conventional and alternative medicine manual healing methods is chiropractic.

During an appointment with a physician,it is recommended that you present your key concerns after the initial medical history has been taken.

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

Single-ingredient over-the-counter remedies are recommended over combination products.

Describe three of the potential safety issues relating to herbal remedies.For each issue you list,provide specific examples.

When evaluating health related research,research presented at medical meetings should be considered highly reliable.

All of the following are examples of managed-care plans,EXCEPT

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine advises consumers to consult with their conventional health care provider before beginning complementary therapies.

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

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

Western researchers might explain the effects of acupuncture as being the result of

An NIH panel of experts found evidence that acupuncture is effective for

Of the surgeries performed each year,about what percentage are elective?

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Exam 20: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Which of the following is a primary treatment method used in traditional Chinese medicine?

Severe shortness of breath is one reason to go to the nearest emergency room.

Medications should be stored in a warm and humid place.

When Cara goes to see her physician,which of the following will he do FIRST in diagnosing her condition?

The most commonly accepted of the conventional and alternative medicine manual healing methods is chiropractic.

During an appointment with a physician,it is recommended that you present your key concerns after the initial medical history has been taken.

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

Single-ingredient over-the-counter remedies are recommended over combination products.

Describe three of the potential safety issues relating to herbal remedies.For each issue you list,provide specific examples.

When evaluating health related research,research presented at medical meetings should be considered highly reliable.

All of the following are examples of managed-care plans,EXCEPT

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine advises consumers to consult with their conventional health care provider before beginning complementary therapies.

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

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

Western researchers might explain the effects of acupuncture as being the result of

An NIH panel of experts found evidence that acupuncture is effective for

Of the surgeries performed each year,about what percentage are elective?

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

The Responsible Use of Alcohol

Toward a Tobacco-Free Society

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Environmental Health

Personal Safety

Aging: a Vital Process

Dying and Death

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