Deck 20: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for 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 it with your physician.
C)Whenever possible,buy brand name products,as they contain more effective ingredients.
D)Select medications with one active ingredient rather than a combination.

Answer 1

Whenever possible,buy brand name products,as they contain more effective ingredients.

Question 2

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

A)waiting two more weeks to see if she improves
B)treating herself
C)checking with a physician
D)going to the emergency room

Answer 2

checking with a physician

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the expiration dates of medications is TRUE?

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)A study by the FDA found that 90 percent of all medications are potent several years after their stated expiration date.
D)Medications don't ever lose their potency as long as they are sealed tight and stored in a cool,dry place.

Answer 3

A study by the FDA found that 90 percent of all medications are potent several years after their stated expiration date.

Question 4

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 5

An approach that replaces conventional medicine is known as

A)alternative medicine.
B)complementary medicine.
C)integrative medicine.
D)dualistic health care.

Question 6

A person does NOT usually need to check with a physician about symptoms that are

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

Question 7

The over-the-counter medication that should NOT be given to children with flu-like symptoms because of an association with Reye's syndrome is

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

Question 8

Which statement is a helpful guideline for using over-the-counter (OTC)medications?

A)Try to select medications with only one active ingredient.
B)OTC medications are safe to combine with prescription drugs.
C)Brand name products are more effective than generic products.
D)All of these statements are helpful guidelines.

Question 9

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

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 nonprescription drugs is an important part of health care.

Question 10

Ramon has been stung by a bee and is now experiencing acute shortness 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 antihistamine
C)calling a physician's office for advice
D)going to an emergency room

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

Which of the following statements about over-the-counter medication is TRUE?

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

Question 13

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

A)treating it himself
B)visiting his physician
C)going to the emergency room
D)none of these

Question 14

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 15

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)You need to do all of these.

Question 16

When conventional health practice is augmented by unconventional treatments,this is known as

A)alternative medicine.
B)complementary medicine.
C)unlicensed medicine.
D)dualistic health care.

Question 17

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)mainstream health care.

Question 18

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 19

If you have any questions about using an over-the-counter medication,the best thing is to

A)avoid using it.
B)search on the Internet.
C)ask a pharmacist.
D)ask a friend.

Question 20

Generic drugs are drugs that

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

Question 21

An explanation of a phenomena that uses the fewest causes possible is

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

Question 22

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 23

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

A)yin and yang.
B)vis vitalis.
C)chi.
D)ayurveda.

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

Which of the following is MOST likely to be an elective surgery?

A)lumpectomy to remove tumor
B)heart valve replacement
C)emergency appendix removal
D)knee replacement

Question 27

Adverse drug effects due to mistakes in the prescription of drugs by doctors is especially prevalent in _______________,who typically take more medications.

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

Question 28

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

A)About 20 percent of medications are prescribed for off-label use.
B)Many off-label uses are safe.
C)It occurs when a drug is approved by the FDA for one purpose and then prescribed for a purpose not listed on the label.
D)It occurs most often when doctors err in prescribing a drug.

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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)stimulation of the body's release of natural painkillers and hormones.
D)desensitization of the tissue through deadened nerve endings.

Question 31

Explanations that follow the rules of logic and are consistent with known facts are

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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 34

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

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

Question 35

Which of the following statements about medical tests is TRUE?

A)They are usually requested by the patient to confirm 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)All of these statements are true.

Question 36

Western medicine is closely identified with the use of _______________ to treat and cure diseases.

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

Question 37

Joan's doctor has recommended she have heart surgery.Which of the following is 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 correct.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT an example of taking a prescribed drug incorrectly?

A)stopping before the course of treatment is done
B)skipping a dose
C)replacing a brand name with generic
D)not taking the drug at all

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

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 41

Homeopathy is an example of a(n)

A)mind-body medicine.
B)CAM system of medicine.
C)naturotherapy.
D)energy therapy.

Question 42

As many as _______________ million Americans had no health insurance at all prior to the passage of the Affordable Care Act.

A)1
B)10
C)20
D)50

Question 43

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)seeking information about evidence-based research involving the considered therapy.
C)finding out in advance the expected length and cost of treatment.
D)speaking with your physician about the CAM therapy only after you have tried it for a month.

Question 44

Capitation is a medical cost-control strategy that

A)limits the number of patients covered on a group policy.
B)increases the employee-paid portion of an employer-provided policy based on the employee's number of dependents.
C)sets a monthly amount that a physician can earn from any individual patient covered under the policy.
D)limits the number of visits an insurance company will pay for with any single diagnosis.

Question 45

Which of the following statements about natural products is TRUE?

A)The majority of botanical products are sold as FDA-approved pharmaceuticals.
B)FDA inspections ensure that botanicals are free from contaminants.
C)There is no evidence of any potentially serious drug-herb interaction.
D)Well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on a number of natural products.

Question 46

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)biologically based
D)energy therapy

Question 47

Managed care plans

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 48

The complementary and alternative medicine therapy that involves the use of highly diluted extracts that would in larger quantities produce the symptoms of an illness is

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

Question 49

Which of the following is most likely to be treated with a magnetic therapy?

A)cancer
B)diabetes
C)arthritis
D)heart disease

Question 50

Based on her insurance plan,if Cara consults a physician she should contact

A)a specialist (gynecologist)in her neighborhood.
B)a physician recommended by her coworker who had similar symptoms.
C)the primary care physician assigned by her health maintenance organization.
D)an emergency room physician.

Question 51

All of the following are examples of managed care plans EXCEPT

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

Question 52

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

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

Question 53

A form of treatment that uses therapeutic magnets would belong to which of the following domains of complementary and alternative medicine practice?

A)mind-body intervention
B)naturopathy
C)biologically based
D)energy therapy

Question 54

A typical indemnity health insurance plan

A)costs consumers less money than other types of plans cost.
B)restricts which physicians patients may use.
C)bases coverage on the usual and customary charges for services.
D)has all of these characteristics.

Question 55

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

A)yoga
B)visualization
C)tai chi chuan
D)all of these

Question 56

Children without insurance are less likely to obtain

A)immunizations.
B)eyeglasses.
C)treatment for chronic conditions like asthma.
D)any of these.

Question 57

Based on her symptoms,Cara should

A)continue to take pain medication for her symptoms.
B)monitor herself for another month to see if the pain disappears.
C)call her regular physician for advice and an appointment.
D)go to the nearest emergency room.

Question 58

A governmental health insurance program for Americans over age 65 is

A)Medicaid.
B)Mediplan.
C)Medineed.
D)Medicare.

Question 59

The most commonly used form of CAM manual healing is

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

Question 60

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

A)mind-body intervention
B)manipulative therapy
C)biological-based therapy
D)energy therapy

Question 61

Cara is prescribed a long course of antibiotics to treat her condition.Which of the following statements about her treatment is FALSE?

A)She may be able to reduce the cost of her treatment by asking for a generic form of the antibiotic.
B)She can safely stop taking the antibiotic when her symptoms cease.
C)She should tell her physician that she is taking oral contraceptives to avoid any possible drug interactions.
D)She should store the antibiotic in a cool,dry,dark place and not in the medicine cabinet in her bathroom.

Question 62

Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

Question 63

Western medicine identifies the causes of disease as pathogens,physical factors,genetic factors,and unhealthy lifestyles.

Question 64

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

Question 65

Buying drugs from Canada is a safe and effective way for Americans to lower their health care costs.

Question 66

Outdated aspirin can have an acidic odor.

Question 67

Despite their growing popularity,many complementary and alternative medicine practices remain controversial,and individuals need to be critically aware of safety issues.

Question 68

When Cara goes to see her physician,which of the following would a good physician do FIRST in diagnosing her condition?

A)order medical tests
B)perform a physical exam
C)ask her about her medical history
D)consult another physician about her condition

Question 69

Aspirin should not be given to children or adolescents who have chicken pox.

Question 70

Although convenient,some online pharmacies may sell products or engage in practices that are illegal.

Question 71

The patient should ask the physician to repeat the diagnosis and instructions before leaving the office.

Question 72

Western medicine is firmly based on the scientific method of obtaining knowledge and explaining health-related phenomena.

Question 73

Optometrists are M.D.eye specialists who can perform eye surgery.

Question 74

The United States ranks third worldwide in the number of surgical procedures performed each year.

Question 75

Studies show that patients who are more active in interacting with physicians enjoy better health outcomes.

Question 76

Spending on prescription drugs is rising faster than the rate of inflation and is now the fastest-growing portion of health care spending in the United States.

Question 77

Physicians sometimes overprescribe drugs in response to pressure from patients.

Question 78

Problems can occur with a prescription because of a physician's poor handwriting.

Question 79

Professionally administered diagnostic tests are 100 percent accurate.

Question 80

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