Deck 8: The Cam Movement

Question 1

The term alternative medicine has not been precisely defined.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The biorhythm theory claims that the human body follows a cyclic physical, emotional, and intellectual pattern that is predictable.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Proponents of iridology claim that abnormal body conditions cause abnormal eye markings.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Reflexology is a procedure in which the application of pressure to the hands or feet is supposed to help relieve pain and cure diseases.

Question 5

Claims that acupuncture is effective against a wide variety of diseases are not based on well-designed clinical trials.

Question 6

Patients who rely on exaggerated chiropractic claims may delay obtaining more appropriate care.

Question 7

Practitioners who label themselves "holistic"often use unscientific methods of diagnosis and treatment.

Question 8

People often accept the vague, general statements of astrologers as descriptive of their personalities.

Question 9

Acupuncture sometimes produces temporary pain relief, but the mechanism for doing so remains unclear.

Question 10

The National Council Against Health Fraud concluded that acupuncture is an unproven modality of treatment.

Question 11

Homeopathy can be practiced by physicians in most states.

Question 12

Most methods referred to as "alternative"lack a scientifically plausible rationale.

Question 13

Psychic surgery involves sleight of hand.

Question 14

A "30C"homeopathic product made from an herbal substance is unlikely to contain a single molecule from the original substance.

Question 15

Christian Scientists believe that prayer heals by replacing bad thoughts with good thoughts.

Question 16

Treatment by "straight"chiropractors typically includes dietary supplements and physiotherapy in addition to spinal adjustment.

Question 17

The fact that acupuncture is widely used proves that it is effective.

Question 18

According to homeopathic theory, illness produced by a substance can be cured or prevented by a large amount of that substance.

Question 19

The scientific community has accepted the chiropractic concept that nerve interference is a major cause of disease.

Question 20

Claims that acupuncture helps gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and other problems are based on well-designed research studies.

Question 21

Naturopaths are licensed to practice in most states in the United States.

Question 22

Homeopaths have their own licensing board in most states in the United States.

Question 23

Many spiritualists are able to receive messages from dead people.

Question 24

Clinical ecology is a scientific medical practice that is based on the treatment of symptoms that result from hypersensitivity to common foods and chemicals.

Question 25

Most people who tire easily suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome.

Question 26

Most doctors believe that faith healing can cure organic disease.

Question 27

A 1978 report by the Office of Technology Assessment was justified in claiming that only 10% to 20% of medical procedures were effective.

Question 28

Reports on most of the research studies funded by the NIH Office of Alternative Medicine have been published in major medical journals.

Question 29

Hypoglycemia is easily diagnosed with a glucose tolerance test.

Question 30

"Medical freedom"laws are a cornerstone of consumer protection.

Question 31

Chelation therapy involves the injection of procaine into the blood stream and is effective against coronary artery disease.

Question 32

Science-based and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners interpret the patient's pulse the same way.

Question 33

Iridologists and ophthalmologists examine the eye in similar ways.

Question 34

Accreditation of a school that prepares health professionals ensures that its teachings are scientifically sound.

Question 35

A large experiment has demonstrated that therapeutic touch practitioners can measure the body's "energy field."

Question 36

Stress reduction is least likely to be achieved through

A) transcendental meditation.
B) iridology.
C) yoga.
D) biofeedback.

Question 37

Explanations for claims that healing through faith has occurred may include all the following except

A) mistakes in diagnosis.
B) spontaneous remission.
C) excessive drug use.
D) suggestibility.

Question 38

Which of the following is not a common characteristic of faith healing?

A) It is very expensive.
B) It may delay appropriate treatment in serious conditions.
C) Practitioners are sincere.
D) Testimonials are used.
E) There is no follow-up to determine success or failure.

Question 39

The approach accepted as treatment by Christian Scientists is

A) prayer.
B) drugs.
C) immunization.
D) quarantine.

Question 40

Most chiropractors can be categorized as

A) straights or mixers.
B) osteopaths or nonosteopaths.
C) physical or occupational therapists.
D) licensed or certified.

Question 41

Chiropractic practice may include all the following consumer problems except

A) dangerous manipulation, particularly of the neck.
B) frequent prescription of unnecessary vitamin supplements.
C) recommendations for unnecessary treatment.
D) minor surgical complications.

Question 42

Acupuncture is often accompanied by

A) hypnotism.
B) examination of the iris.
C) recommendations for using herbs.
D) prayer by telephone.

Question 43

All the following are reasons to avoid a chiropractor except

A) statements that spinal adjustments are needed weekly or monthly to prevent health problems.
B) advertising claims that various common symptoms indicate a need for chiropractic care.
C) a recommendation for spinal manipulation for low-back pain.
D) an offer of a discount for advance payment for a lengthy series of spinal adjustments.
E) marketing of vitamin products to patients.

Question 44

All the following promote unscientific methods except for the

A) American Holistic Medical Association.
B) American Medical Association.
C) American College of Advancement of Medicine.
D) American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

Question 45

Which of the following is characteristic of homeopathy?

A) High doses of drugs are used routinely.
B) It claims that the more dilute the remedy is, the more potent it is.
C) Its claims are supported by many well-designed clinical studies.
D) Most homeopathic remedies are illegal.

Question 46

All of the following are True of the science-based medical community except

A) it uses experimental procedures.
B) it is committed to testing its theories and practices.
C) it accepts the accountability required by consumer protection laws.
D) all of the choices are true.

Question 47

All of the following are examples of advocates pressuring governments to reduce consumer protections except

A) the NIH National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
B) the proposed "Access to Medical Treatment Act".
C) passage of a law providing Medicare payment for "religious" non-medical health care.
D) all of the choices are examples.
E) none of these choices is an example.