Deck 24: Focus On: Understanding Complementary and Integrative Health

Question 1

A form of traditional Chinese medicine that is based on knowledge of the body's energy channels but does not involve the insertion of needles is

A)acupuncture.
B)acupressure.
C)tai chi.
D)reiki.

Answer 1

acupressure.

Question 2

You are seeking to balance your body,mind,and spirit and restore your body's harmony through diet,exercise,herbs,and controlled breathing.Your plan is to consult with a practitioner of

A)traditional Chinese medicine.
B)Ayurvedic medicine.
C)homeopathic medicine.
D)naturopathic medicine.

Answer 2

Ayurvedic medicine.

Question 3

Which therapeutic system is based on administration of extremely diluted doses of natural agents that produce symptoms in large doses but are believed to produce a cure when given in minute doses?

A)herbal
B)homeopathic
C)naturopathic
D)chiropractic

Answer 3

homeopathic

Question 4

A person who administers minute doses of natural substances to cure ailments is which type of CAM practitioner?

A)naturopath
B)homeopath
C)Ayurvedic practitioner
D)Chinese medicine practitioner

Question 5

Naturopathy refers to a

A)practice based on manipulation of the spinal column and other structures.
B)practice based on the principle of "like cures like."
C)practice based on supporting the body's innate ability to maintain and restore health.
D)holistic treatment approach based on three body types.

Question 6

Chiropractic medicine is based on the idea that

A)health is defined as having the proper balance of vital energy or life force.
B)soft-tissue manipulation can be used for a wide variety of healing purposes.
C)equal emphasis on body,mind,and spirit is essential to restore harmony.
D)energy flows through the nervous system,and if the spine is not properly aligned the energy flow is disrupted.

Question 7

Traditional Chinese medicine is an example of

A)movement therapy.
B)an alternative medical system.
C)mind-body medicine.
D)a manipulative practice.

Question 8

A form of traditional Chinese medicine that involves the insertion of fine needles at specific points along the body's energy channels is

A)acupuncture.
B)acupressure.
C)tai chi.
D)reiki.

Question 9

The therapy that Americans have come to rely on heavily for treatment of musculoskeletal problems and that many insurance companies will now cover is

A)massage therapy.
B)chiropractic medicine.
C)energy medicine.
D)homeopathy.

Question 10

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health serves as an information clearinghouse and conducts research and educational programs.The Center is part of which federal agency?

A)Food and Drug Administration
B)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
C)National Institutes of Health
D)Department of Health and Human Services

Question 11

For licensure in many states,a massage therapist needs

A)an associate's degree in human biology.
B)a minimum one-year apprenticeship with a licensed massage therapist.
C)an affiliation with a hospital or medical practice.
D)a minimum of 500 hours of training.

Question 12

Olivia has experienced multiple symptoms,including fatigue and depression,for which her doctor has not been of much help.She decides to attend a healing retreat during which a practitioner holds her hands just above Olivia's body.This treatment is an example of

A)qigong.
B)reiki.
C)osteopathic medicine.
D)therapeutic or healing touch.

Question 13

All of the following are examples of conventional medical treatment EXCEPT

A)physical therapy.
B)prescription medications.
C)acupuncture.
D)surgery.

Question 14

Before considering an alternative medical treatment,a wise consumer will do all of the following EXCEPT

A)consult reliable resources to determine the scientific basis of claimed benefits.
B)consult with his or her primary health care provider.
C)thoroughly evaluate the risks of the CAM product or service.
D)take practitioners' claims at face value.

Question 15

Ayurveda refers to a

A)practice based on manipulation of the spinal column and other structures.
B)practice based on the principle of "like cures like."
C)system that views disease as a disruption of natural healing processes.
D)holistic treatment approach based on vital energies.

Question 16

Chiropractors

A)attend a training program that requires three years of intensive courses.
B)offer treatment that research suggests is effective for back pain,neck pain,and headaches.
C)still maintain an adversarial relationship with medical doctors.
D)is still unlicensed and unregulated in some states.

Question 17

Which system focuses on balancing qi through acupuncture,massage,energy therapies,and herbal treatments?

A)homeopathy
B)Ayurvedic medicine
C)energy medicine
D)traditional Chinese medicine

Question 18

Which form of energy medicine is derived from the Japanese words representing "universal" and "vital energy"?

A)qigong
B)reiki
C)tai chi
D)shiatsu

Question 19

In traditional Chinese medicine,the vital energy force that courses through the body is

A)qigong.
B)tai chi.
C)qi.
D)yang.

Question 20

Which complementary health approach focuses on the manipulation of biofields?

A)homeopathy
B)Ayurvedic medicine
C)energy medicine
D)naturopathy

Question 21

Which term describes health approaches that are outside the realm of traditional Western medicine but are used in conjunction with conventional treatments?

A)alternative
B)complementary
C)contradictory
D)functional

Question 22

Which term identifies a type of medical practice that combines conventional medicine with complementary health approaches?

A)combination
B)naturopathic
C)integrative
D)blended

Question 23

Which organization in the U.S.currently certifies the quality of dietary supplements?

A)USP
B)NIH
C)FDA
D)NCCIH

Question 24

Prior to taking an herbal supplement that claims to increase muscle mass,Jermaine should consult all the following EXCEPT

A)his personal trainer at the gym.
B)the NCCIH website.
C)the Cochrane Collaboration's review of the product.
D)his physician.

Question 25

A soft-tissue manipulation approach used for relaxation,stress relief,pain management,and injury recovery is

A)naturopathy.
B)meditation.
C)massage.
D)yoga.

Question 26

Most acupuncture practitioners

A)are state licensed.
B)have completed medical degrees.
C)have studied the practice in Japan.
D)have studied the practice in China.

Question 27

Limited research suggests that acupuncture may be effective in treating

A)obesity.
B)anxiety disorders.
C)back and neck pain.
D)breast cancer.

Question 28

Lou is becoming increasingly concerned about his lapses in memory,and fears that,at age 69,he might be developing Alzheimer's disease.To improve his memory,he is considering trying

A)flaxseed.
B)ginkgo biloba.
C)ginseng.
D)echinacea.

Question 29

Which of the following therapies is most likely to be covered by health insurance?

A)chiropractic
B)acupressure
C)dietary supplements
D)Alexander technique

Question 30

The use of functional foods and dietary supplements for therapeutic purposes is

A)one of the most controversial complementary health approaches.
B)tightly regulated by the state and federal government.
C)safe if prescribed by a nutritionist.
D)thoroughly investigated and based in sound science.

Question 31

Which supplement is thought to be useful as a laxative and may have some effect in lowering cholesterol?

A)Echinacea
B)flaxseed
C)ginseng
D)ginkgo biloba

Question 32

All of the following are true of herbal remedies EXCEPT that

A)they cannot harm humans because they are in a natural plant form.
B)they are not regulated by the FDA in the same manner as other medications.
C)the active ingredients have not been standardized.
D)they can interact with other medications in a way that could be dangerous.

Question 33

Rich lives in close quarters with 30 fraternity brothers,so which supplement might be helpful for him to take to prevent getting sick from a cold or the flu?

A)flaxseed
B)Echinacea
C)ginkgo biloba
D)ginseng

Question 34

Which term describes health approaches that are outside the realm of traditional Western medicine and are used in place of conventional treatments?

A)alternative
B)complementary
C)contradictory
D)functional

Question 35

People who have been treated with acupuncture typically report that they

A)suspect that the improvement they experienced is related to the placebo effect.
B)experienced little or no improvement.
C)found the treatment uncomfortable and experienced a worsening of their symptoms.
D)were satisfied with the treatment and their improvement.

Question 36

Which supplement is claimed to be useful for boosting the immune system,reducing blood glucose and blood pressure,and improving sex drive?

A)Echinacea
B)flaxseed
C)ginseng
D)ginkgo biloba

Question 37

Natasha has not had much luck receiving help from her regular doctor to alleviate her PMS symptoms and overall fatigue.The medication that was prescribed made her dizzy,so Natasha stopped taking it.She decided to find a new doctor who was more focused on treating her and not her individual symptoms.Her next step is to make an appointment with a

A)holistic practitioner.
B)chiropractor.
C)gynecologist.
D)pain specialist.

Question 38

All of the following are true about dietary supplements EXCEPT that

A)they are taken to enhance mood,prevent disease,and improve health.
B)they come in the form of pills,capsules,powder,or liquids.
C)they may contain vitamins,minerals,and/or amino acids.
D)they are tightly regulated and safe to consume.

Question 39

Which supplement was studied as a treatment for dementia and cognitive decline,but shown to be ineffective?

A)Echinacea
B)flaxseed
C)ginseng
D)ginkgo biloba

Question 40

Which of the following practices is a mind-body technique practiced by about 8 percent of Americans and included within both Ayurveda and qigong?

A)Pilates
B)meditation
C)healing touch
D)chiropractic

Question 41

A movement therapy that attempts to retrain the client's nervous system is

A)osteopathy.
B)Reiki.
C)yoga.
D)the Feldenkrais method.

Question 42

In some homeopathic dilutions,not a single molecule of the originally toxic substance remains.

Question 43

The existence of biofields has been experimentally proven.

Question 44

Echinacea can cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.

Question 45

Naturopathic practitioners have completed a 4-year graduate degree as well as a 4-year bachelor's degree.

Question 46

More people turn to special diets as a complementary health approach than to dietary supplements and other natural products.

Question 47

Yogurt,oat fiber,soy foods,and dark chocolate are examples of

A)functional foods.
B)allergenic foods.
C)dietary supplements.
D)seasonings.

Question 48

About one-third of American adults age 18 to 44 have used some form of CAM.

Question 49

The FDA regulates functional foods under the umbrella of conventional foods.

Question 50

Because herbs are natural products,they will not interfere with how prescription drugs work within the body.

Question 51

Alternative health approaches are never used alongside conventional medicine.

Question 52

Several traditional Chinese medicine therapies are based on the idea that energy flows through the body through channels or

A)auras.
B)meridians.
C)chakras.
D)doshas.

Question 53

Foods that provide a specific health benefit beyond basic nutrition are known as functional foods or

A)healthy foods.
B)nutraceuticals.
C)nutritional supplements.
D)pharmaceuticals.

Question 54

Naturopathic physicians do not earn a recognized degree.

Question 55

People who turn to complementary health approaches are often seeking a more invasive,aggressive form of healing.

Question 56

Naturopathic practitioners use foods,herbs,color,and aromas as therapies,but not homeopathic medicines,acupuncture or acupressure,or spinal manipulation.

Question 57

Americans are more likely now than several decades ago to use health approaches outside of mainstream Western medicine.

Question 58

In Ayurvedic medicine,patients are diagnosed according to vital energies,which determine the treatments that are likely to work best.These vital energies are known as

A)auras.
B)meridians.
C)chakras.
D)doshas.

Question 59

Homeopathy is one of the world's oldest medical systems.

Question 60

Complementary health approaches are considered a subsection of conventional medicine.

Question 61

Discuss functional foods and their benefits,and give some examples.

Question 62

Define the three major domains of complementary health approaches discussed in this chapter,and provide examples of each.

Question 63

If a product is labeled "natural," you may assume that it is safe.

Question 64

Compare and contrast complementary and alternative health approaches.

Question 65

Although dietary supplements are not tightly regulated by the FDA,you can at least be sure that they contain the herb or other active ingredient identified on the label.

Question 66

Explain what is meant by the statement that,with homeopathic remedies,like cures like,and contrast the approach with that of conventional pharmaceuticals.