Deck 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the expiration dates of medications?

A)Medications should be disposed of on or before their expiration date.
B)Expiration dates should be ignored;they are used by the manufacturer to increase sales.
C)The best way to get rid of expired medications is to take to a hospital or pharmacy.
D)Medications don't ever lose their potency as long as they are sealed tight and stored in a cool,dry place

Answer 1

The best way to get rid of expired medications is to take to a hospital or pharmacy.

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

sore throat.

Question 3

Generic drugs are drugs that

A)require a prescription from your physician.
B)have different ingredients than the brand name product and generally cost more money.
C)are effective but do not have the approval of Health Canada.
D)contain the same active ingredients as the brand name product but generally cost less money.

Answer 3

contain the same active ingredients as the brand name product but generally cost less money.

Question 4

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

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)All of these choices are needeD.

Question 5

A person should check with a physician about symptoms with any of the following characteristics,EXCEPT symptoms that are

A)recurrent.
B)familiar.
C)persistent.
D)severe.

Question 6

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

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 Canadian health care system.

Question 7

Self-assessment of medical symptoms begins with

A)purchase of over-the-counter drugs.
B)observation of your own body.
C)medical self-tests.
D)a phone call to your doctor.

Question 8

What percentage of visits to Canadian hospital emergency departments are for less urgent and non-urgent conditions?

A)40
B)50
C)60
D)70

Question 9

Which of the following would NOT be a purpose or condition for which consumers are likely to turn to complementary and alternative medicine?

A)weight loss
B)chronic joint problems
C)smoking cessation
D)broken bones

Question 10

Fatima has had a cough for three weeks.Which of the following is likely to be Fatima's best option for addressing this symptom?

A)waiting an additional two weeks to see if her condition improves
B)self-treatment
C)checking with a physician
D)going to the emergency room

Question 11

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

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 12

Therapies or practices that do NOT form part of conventional health care are called

A)therapeutic treatments.
B)complementary and alternative medicine.
C)nonconventional medicine.
D)holistic medicine.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

Ramon has been stung by a bee and is now becoming short of breath.Which of the following is likely to be the best strategy for dealing with Ramon's symptom?

A)waiting an hour to see if his condition improves
B)self-treatment with over-the-counter pain medication
C)calling a physician's office for advice
D)going to an emergency room

Question 15

With more than 100,000 OTC drugs on the market,about _______ percent of all medications are sold over the counter.

A)25
B)40
C)60
D)85

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a guideline to medicating yourself safely?

A)Store your medication in a cool,dry place that is out of the reach of children.
B)Do not exceed the recommended dosage or length of treatment unless you discuss the change with your physician.
C)Whenever possible,try to buy brand name products as they contain more effective ingredients.
D)Select medications with one active ingredient rather than an "all in one" product.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

A)They are medicines that Health Canada through the Food and Drug Act has deemed safe for use without a physician's prescription.
B)Many of these medicines were formerly prescription drugs.
C)There are over 100,000 OTC drugs available.
D)All of these statements are true.

Question 20

Western medicine traditionally relies on the use of ________ to treat and cure diseases.

A)phytochemicals
B)antioxidants
C)isoflavins
D)pharmaceuticals

Question 21

Homeopathy is an example of a(n)

A)mind-body intervention.
B)alternative medical system.
C)biological-based therapy.
D)energy therapy.

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT considered an allied health care provider?

A)psychotherapists
B)registered nurses
C)physical therapists
D)registered dietitians

Question 26

One of the criticisms against alternative medicine remedies,such as those of traditional Chinese medicine,is that

A)they are totally ineffective.
B)they are much more dangerous than traditional Western medicine remedies.
C)their production threatens the existence of several species of plants and animals.
D)they are too expensive.

Question 27

Approximately how many prescriptions are filled per person each year in Canada?

A)5
B)9
C)14
D)20

Question 28

Sean is a basketball player who is having problems with bunions on his feet.With which health care professional should he make an appointment to see?

A)chiropractor
B)podiatrist
C)physical therapist
D)osteopath

Question 29

Strategies for good communication with your physician include all of the following,EXCEPT:

A)making a written list of questions before your appointment.
B)bringing a list of the medications you are taking to your appointment.
C)saving your major concerns until the doctor brings them up.
D)repeating to the doctor what you understand you're supposed to do.

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

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

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)All of these choices are important questions to ask.

Question 32

Experts found evidence that acupuncture is effective for

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

Question 33

If a physician prescribes the wrong drug or a dangerous combination of drugs,resulting problems are especially prevalent for ___________,who typically take more medications.

A)children
B)young adults
C)older adults
D)infants

Question 34

The number of inpatient and outpatient surgeries in Canada has done which of the following over the past decade?

A)both increased
B)both decreased
C)increased and decreased respectively
D)decreased and increased respectively

Question 35

The first step in the diagnostic process is

A)a physical exam.
B)taking medical tests.
C)a medical history.
D)a second opinion.

Question 36

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

A)doctor of podiatric medicine.
B)doctor of osteopathic medicine.
C)doctor of chiropractiC.
D)physical therapist.

Question 37

In traditional Chinese medicine,the life force contained in all living things is called

A)pranA.
B)vis vitalis.
C)yang.
D)qi.

Question 38

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding medical tests?

A)They are usually ordered by the physician to complete the diagnosis.
B)They can provide information to help solve medical problems.
C)They are always 100 percent accurate in helping to diagnose a medical problem.
D)A and B

Question 39

Which of the following is TRUE regarding choosing a primary care physician?

A)You should ask for recommendations from family,friends,or coworkers.
B)The best time to look for a primary care physician is when you are sick and need assistance.
C)You should check to see that your insurance plan does not limit your choices.
D)A and B

Question 40

The complementary and alternative medicine therapy that involves the use of highly diluted extracts is

A)traditional Chinese medicine.
B)qigong.
C)Reiki.
D)homeopathy.

Question 41

All of the following are true about a DIN,EXCEPT:

A)The DIN is a computer-generated eight digit number assigned by Health CanadA.
B)It is printed on the label of prescription and OTC drug products.
C)The same DIN is assigned to all drugs within the same class.
D)Identifies the manufacturer,product name,active ingredient(s),strength(s)of active ingredient(s),pharmaceutical form,and route of administration.

Question 42

Which practice or interest is shared by both conventional Western medicine and complementary and alternative medicine?

A)careful observation of symptoms
B)treatment with remedies derived from plants
C)concern with the patient-physician relationship
D)all of the above

Question 43

The most commonly used form of manual healing is

A)acupressure.
B)Rolfing.
C)chiropractiC.
D)massage.

Question 44

Examples of persistent symptoms in which a medical professional should be consulted include all of the following,EXCEPT:

A)fever for more than five days.
B)cough lasting more than two weeks.
C)sore that hasn't healed in six weeks.
D)hoarseness lasting longer than three weeks.

Question 45

Which one of the following is considered a mind-body intervention?

A)yoga
B)visualization
C)t'ai chi ch'uan
D)All of these choices are considered mind-body interventions.

Question 46

Approximately what percentage of ingredients in OTC drugs have NOT been proven to be effective?

A)30
B)50
C)70
D)90

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

Bioelectromagnetic-based therapies involve the use of electromagnetic fields to treat

A)many forms of cancer.
B)diabetes.
C)asthma.
D)heart disease.

Question 49

An individual who has a fever and a sore neck may have which of the following conditions?

A)hepatitis B
B)chicken pox
C)meningitis
D)mumps

Question 50

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding botanicals?

A)The majority of botanical products are sold as Health Canada-approved pharmaceuticals.
B)Well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on virtually every type of biologically-based therapy.
C)There is no evidence of any potentially serious drug-herb interaction.
D)Well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on only a small number of botanicals.

Question 51

What percentage of total health expenditures are out of pocket expenses for Canadians?

A)10
B)15
C)20
D)25

Question 52

Examples of severe symptoms in which a medical professional should be consulted include all of the following,EXCEPT:

A)severe pains.
B)major injuries.
C)emergencies.
D)blurry vision.

Question 53

Examples of unusual symptoms in which a medical professional should be consulted include all of the following,EXCEPT:

A)severe pains.
B)unexplained lumps.
C)changes in a mole.
D)difficulty swallowing.

Question 54

During any six month period what percentage of Canadians use at least one OTC?

A)40
B)55
C)66
D)75

Question 55

All of the following are good strategies for evaluating complementary and alternative therapies,EXCEPT:

A)keeping a symptom diary to track pain,fatigue,and other symptoms.
B)checking information posted at the websites for Health Canada and the Natural Health Products.
C)finding out in advance the expected length and cost of treatment.
D)speaking with your physician about the CAM therapy only after you've tried it for a month.

Question 56

Biofield therapies are based around energy fields that are thought to originate

A)from the sun.
B)within the body of the patient.
C)from the environment.
D)from the body of the practitioner.

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT an emergency for which you should go to the nearest emergency room?

A)severe shortness of breath
B)uncontrollable bleeding
C)minor first degree burn
D)poisoning or drug overdose

Question 58

Examples of recurrent symptoms in which a medical professional should be consulted include all of the following,EXCEPT:

A)recurrent headaches.
B)stomach pains.
C)backache.
D)sore ears.

Question 59

Which of the following are good non-drug options for self-care?

A)adequate rest
B)exercise
C)massage
D)all of the above

Question 60

Reiki is an example of which of the following domains of complementary and alternative medicine practice?

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

Question 61

What percentage of individuals who engage in expressive writing experience positive changes in their health condition?

A)20
B)25
C)50
D)65

Question 62

Scientific explanations have all of the following characteristics,EXCEPT:

A)empirical.
B)rational.
C)treatable.
D)parsimonious.

Question 63

All of the following products should be kept in a cool,dark,and dry place,EXCEPT:

A)antiseptic.
B)antihistamine.
C)hydrogen peroxide.
D)antibiotic ointment.

Question 64

An explanation that is based on the evidence of the senses and on objective and systematic observation is:

A)rational.
B)testable.
C)empirical.
D)parsimonious.

Question 65

Which of the following are the most commonly used CAM techniques?

A)relaxation techniques
B)herbal medicine
C)massage
D)all of the above

Question 66

All of the following are important reasons why consumers use CAM therapies,EXCEPT:

A)boosting their immune system.
B)lowering their cholesterol levels.
C)maintaining weight.
D)quitting smoking.

Question 67

Studies suggest that individuals with which of the following conditions are likely to try CAM therapies?

A)cancer
B)asthma
C)autoimmune diseases
D)all of the above

Question 68

The scientific method is both a way of acquiring knowledge and a way of thinking that involves all of the following,EXCEPT:

A)carefully defining its parameters.
B)seeking out relevant evidence.
C)subjecting proposed solutions to rigorous testing.
D)eliminating options that do not have a good "feel."

Question 69

Which of the following products cannot be kept in a bathroom medicine cabinet safely?

A)gauze pads
B)disinfectants
C)decongestants
D)alcohol wipes

Question 70

What percentage of Canadians report using natural health products?

A)25
B)40
C)59
D)71

Question 71

Aspirin that has a _____ odour should be discarded.

A)sour
B)acidic
C)basic
D)sweet

Question 72

Western medicine identifies the causes of disease as:

A)pathogens.
B)genetic factors.
C)changes at the molecular and cellular levels as a result of lifestyle choices.
D)all of the above.

Question 73

People who write about traumatic experiences report all of the following,EXCEPT:

A)fewer symptoms.
B)fewer visits to the doctor.
C)improved mood.
D)elevated blood pressure

Question 74

Therapies and practices that do not form part of conventional health care and medical practices taught in most Canadian medical schools is referred to as:

A)conventional medicine.
B)complementary medicine.
C)alternative medicine.
D)B and C

Question 75

Conventional medicine is also known by which of the following terms?

A)Western medicine
B)complementary medicine
C)biomedicine
D)A and C

Question 76

Which of the following products can be kept in a bathroom medicine cabinet safely?

A)analgesics
B)disinfectants
C)decongestants
D)hydrocortisone

Question 77

Which of the following are public health measures that have been implemented to destroy potential pathogens?

A)chlorination of drinking water
B)sewage disposal
C)food safety regulations
D)all of the above

Question 78

Parsimonious means :

A)Following the rules of logic and consistency with known facts.
B)Explain phenomena by using the fewest number of causes.
C)Broad explanatory power.
D)Verifiable through direct observation.

Question 79

All of the following are natural health products,EXCEPT:

A)herbal remedies.
B)homeopathic medicines.
C)probiotics.
D)vitamins and minerals in fooD.

Question 80

A drug that is not registered or protected by a trademark is called:

A)brand name.
B)generic.
C)illegal.
D)cheap.