Deck 17: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Question 1

Which of the following health practices is based on the concept that high doses of vitamins or minerals may be necessary to obtain or maintain health?

A)hypnosis
B)homeopathic remedy
C)acupuncture
D)dietary supplementation

Answer 1

dietary supplementation

Question 2

Which of the following practitioners practices the LEAST conventional type of medicine?

A)doctor of osteopathy (D.O.)
B)medical doctor (M.D.)
C)midwife
D)homeopathic doctor

Answer 2

homeopathic doctor

Question 3

Alternative medical systems include all of the following EXCEPT

A)hypnosis.
B)naturopathy.
C)homeopathy.
D)Ayurvedic medicine.

Answer 3

hypnosis.

Question 4

The CAM domain natural products includes all of the following EXCEPT

A)naturopathy.
B)megavitamins.
C)herbal medicine.
D)dietary supplements.

Question 5

Other terms used to identify conventional medicine include all of the following EXCEPT

A)biomedicine.
B)allopathic medicine.
C)Western medicine.
D)homeopathic medicine.

Question 6

Which of the following health practices is often assumed by users to be safe because is it "natural," and yet this practice can have powerful effects, sometimes adverse ones, and safety can be a major concern?

A)hypnosis
B)biofeedback
C)acupuncture
D)herbal remedy

Question 7

Juan visits his health care provider complaining of a persistent cough.The provider focuses on the cough and believes the only cause is a bacterium and that antibiotics will fix it.What type of health care does Juan's provider practice?

A)behavioral medicine
B)conventional medicine
C)Ayurvedic medicine
D)self-care

Question 8

Which of the following medical systems incorporates a concept of three energy sources called kapha, vatta, and pitta?

A)Ayurveda
B)Native American medicine
C)traditional Chinese medicine
D)naturopathy

Question 9

When all forms of complementary and alternative medicine are included, what percentage of Americans report using some form of CAM practice?

A)20 percent
B)38 percent
C)55 percent
D)62 percent

Question 10

Which of the following herbal medicines may be beneficial for people with mild to moderate depression, but has side effects of increased sun sensitivity, anxiety, and headaches?

A)St.John's wort
B)ginkgo biloba
C)kava
D)aloe

Question 11

Conventional medicine is based in part on the theory that, in simple terms, the whole can be broken down into smaller parts.This way of thinking is known as

A)the scientific model.
B)differentiated.
C)reductionist.
D)separatist.

Question 12

How does the regulation process compare between herbal medicines and pharmaceutical drugs?

A)Herbal medicines and pharmaceutical drugs go through the same regulation process.
B)The regulation process for herbal medicines is more intense than for pharmaceutical drugs.
C)The regulation process for pharmaceutical drugs is more intense than for herbal medicines.
D)There is no regulation of herbal products.

Question 13

"A group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine" defines which medical grouping?

A)homeopathic medicine
B)herbal medicine
C)traditional Chinese medicine
D)complementary and alternative medicine

Question 14

Complementary and alternative medicine practices are most commonly used by

A)adults aged 18-29.
B)men.
C)women.
D)people with lower incomes.

Question 15

Herbal and dietary supplements are tested for safety and side effects prior to release by which organization?

A)Food and Drug Administration
B)Centers for Disease Control
C)Herbal Medicine Office
D)Herbal products do not require testing for safety and side effects prior to release.

Question 16

Herbal medicines are regulated under the

A)Food and Drug Administration.
B)Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act.
C)Centers for Disease Control.
D)Herbal Medicine Act.

Question 17

All of the following can contribute to safety concerns with herbal products EXCEPT

A)contamination.
B)lack of standardization.
C)interaction with other medications.
D)strict regulatory requirements.

Question 18

The predominant form of health care practiced in the United States is ________ medicine.

A)conventional
B)Ayurvedic
C)homeopathic
D)osteopathic

Question 19

Which of the following medical systems incorporates a basic concept that good health stems from the free flow of qi (or chi), vital energy or life force, through the body?

A)conventional medicine
B)Native American medicine
C)homeopathy
D)traditional Chinese medicine

Question 20

Many believe that some disorders are the result of an imbalance of healthy bacteria and yeast.As a result, CAM practitioners may prescribe ________ to cure the imbalance.

A)zinc
B)H.pylori
C)botanicals
D)probiotics

Question 21

Hypnosis has been found to

A)enhance immune functioning.
B)reduce the chronic pain associated with cancer.
C)lower blood pressure.
D)shorten the course and severity of the common cold.

Question 22

The CAM domain mind and body medicine includes all of the following EXCEPT

A)biofeedback.
B)deep breathing.
C)yoga.
D)dietary supplements.

Question 23

Which of the following associations is NOT correct?

A)t'ai chi: traditional Chinese medicine
B)yoga: Ayurvedic medicine
C)moxibustion: traditional Chinese medicine
D)acupuncture: homeopathic medicine

Question 24

A prominent form of mind-body exercise that exists within traditional Chinese medicine is

A)reiki.
B)moxibustion.
C)yoga.
D)t'ai chi.

Question 25

Which of the following medical systems is based upon a common thread between the integral relationship of humans with one another, the natural environment, and the spiritual world?

A)Ayurveda
B)homeopathy
C)traditional Chinese medicine
D)Native American medicine

Question 26

The therapy that involves a practitioner using a number of different hand positions over a patient's body to channel and direct healing energy is called

A)qigong.
B)Swedish massage.
C)magnetic therapy.
D)reiki.

Question 27

Which of the following medical systems incorporates a law of similars, or a belief that "like cures like"? According to this principle, a substance that causes disease in a healthy person can cure the same symptoms in a sick person.

A)Native American medicine
B)homeopathy
C)traditional Chinese medicine
D)naturopathy

Question 28

Which of the following medical systems is based upon a main principle that the body has the ability to heal itself? Health is believed to be the natural order if one lives wisely and simply.The focus is on cleansing and strengthening the body, rather than on treating the symptoms of a specific illness.

A)Ayurveda
B)Native American medicine
C)homeopathy
D)naturopathy

Question 29

Which of the following statements is NOT true about chiropractic medicine?

A)Chiropractic medicine is licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
B)Spinal manipulation has been shown to benefit patients with low back pain and neck pain.
C)Chiropractic care is rarely covered by standard health insurance.
D)Patients can experience mild discomfort, headache, and fatigue after a visit.

Question 30

Which of the following health practices is an example of a mind-body practice-a practice based on the premise that the mind influences the body in ways that can promote or detract from well-being?

A)hypnosis
B)homeopathic remedy
C)acupuncture
D)dietary supplement

Question 31

All of the following are considered energy therapies EXCEPT

A)qigong
B)magnet therapy
C)therapeutic touch
D)hypnotherapy

Question 32

Ayurvedic medicine originated in which country?

A)China
B)India
C)United States
D)Israel

Question 33

People practice self-care every day.Which of the following individuals is NOT practicing self-care?

A)Sara attends a yoga class to relax after work.
B)Kevin ices his sprained ankle after soccer practice.
C)Kaylie visits the dentist for her first time and learns how to floss.
D)Tonya visits the school counselor to get advice about a friend's eating disorder.

Question 34

Acupuncture originated within what health care system?

A)traditional Chinese medicine
B)Ayurvedic medicine
C)naturopathic medicine
D)osteopathic medicine

Question 35

There is currently no formalized training system in the United States for which of the following types of health care?

A)Ayurvedic
B)chiropractic
C)allopathic
D)naturopathic

Question 36

Which of the following health practices incorporates a concept of spine subluxation-a misalignment, displacement, or dislocation of vertebrae in the spinal column-as a cause of illness?

A)traditional Chinese medicine
B)Ayurvedic medicine
C)naturopathic medicine
D)chiropractic medicine

Question 37

The energy therapy that combines physical movement, breathing techniques, and focused attention to enhance the flow of qi and boost immune functioning is called

A)magnetic therapy.
B)therapeutic touch.
C)qigong.
D)reiki.

Question 38

Which of the following is a treatment in which long, thin needles are inserted at certain points in the skin to stimulate the flow of qi?

A)biofeedback
B)homeopathy
C)acupressure
D)acupuncture

Question 39

What health care system was founded by Andrew Taylor Still, an allopathic physician who disliked the toxic drugs of his time?

A)osteopathy
B)homeopathy
C)behavioral medicine
D)Ayurveda

Question 40

Massage has been shown to be beneficial for doing all of the following EXCEPT

A)reducing pain levels.
B)reducing depression.
C)reducing heart disease.
D)improving immune function.

Question 41

CAM practices are more commonly used by people with higher income levels.

Question 42

One side effect to using intranasal zinc to shorten the duration of a cold is the potential for permanent loss of smell.

Question 43

In December 2013, the United States spent approximately what percentage of its gross domestic product on health care?

A)6 percent
B)18 percent
C)29 percent
D)42 percent

Question 44

Studies show that between 80 and 90 percent of the U.S.population has used some form of complementary or alternative therapy.

Question 45

The production process for herbal medicines is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Question 46

Cheryl takes an aspirin for a headache.She is practicing

A)health self-care.
B)health promotion.
C)medical self-care.
D)disease prevention.

Question 47

Last night, while watching television, you saw an advertisement for a new prescription allergy medication.This type of advertisement is an example of

A)direct-to-consumer advertising.
B)public health educational programming.
C)physician outreach services.
D)pharmacy outreach.

Question 48

Energy therapies include all of the following EXCEPT

A)magnetic-field therapies.
B)qigong.
C)massage.
D)reiki.

Question 49

Goals of integrative medicine include all of the following EXCEPT

A)providing more effective medical treatments.
B)reducing the cost of health care spending.
C)eliminating some health provider types.
D)providing more comprehensive medical care for all.

Question 50

CAM practices are more commonly used by men than women.

Question 51

Conventional medicine is the oldest form of health care in the world.

Question 52

Where an individual turns for medical help and attention is influenced by many factors including the individual's culture, age, prior health history, prior health experiences, country of origin, and country of residence.

Question 53

CAM practices are more commonly used by people with lower education.

Question 54

CAM practices are more commonly used by women than by men.

Question 55

Which country has the highest health care spending in the world?

A)United States
B)Norway
C)Germany
D)Japan

Question 56

Important factors to consider when making a health care decision include all of the following EXCEPT

A)the efficacy of the treatment.
B)the cost of the treatment.
C)the qualifications of the health provider.
D)direct-to-consumer advertising.

Question 57

Sales of herbal remedies are currently doubling every four years.

Question 58

The most frequently reported disease or condition for which CAM is used is back pain.

Question 59

High doses of fat soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, and K) do not cause overdose if taken for short periods of time.

Question 60

Herbal medications do not interact with other types of medications.

Question 61

Modifications to one's diet are an important component of traditional Chinese medicine.

Question 62

St.John's wort, an herbal remedy, has been shown to be beneficial for people with mild depression.

Question 63

Herbal medicine incorporates the use of succession, the dilution of curative substances.

Question 64

Massage therapy has been shown to be beneficial for lowering anxiety levels, lowering depression, lowering pain levels, and improving immune function.

Question 65

Andrew Taylor Still founded the practice of osteopathy.

Question 66

Health care spending within the United States is the third highest in the world.

Question 67

Hypnosis is the use of intentional relaxation and focusing exercises to produce an altered state of consciousness (a trance-like state) in which a person is more responsive to suggestion.

Question 68

Some studies suggest that practicing t'ai chi may improve physical functioning for older adults, lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety and depression, and enhance immune functioning.

Question 69

Osteopathic medicine is the type of health care offered in most physician offices and hospitals in the United States and Canada.

Question 70

Changes in advertising regulations by the Food and Drug Administration in 1997 prompted a reduction in direct-to-consumer ads.

Question 71

Complications from acupuncture occur frequently.

Question 72

Self-care is probably the most commonly utilized health option.

Question 73

While the cost of herbal medicines has been decreasing in recent years, the cost of prescription drugs has continued to increase.

Question 74

No states currently license or regulate naturopaths.

Question 75

Most patients receiving complementary or alternative medical care continue to receive conventional care.

Question 76

Direct-to-consumer advertisements enhance the medicalization of personality traits and physical differences.

Question 77

Currently, health insurance varies in coverage for complementary or alternative medicine visits.

Question 78

Yoga has been found to be beneficial for sleep difficulties.

Question 79

In the United States, three overlapping sectors (self-care, conventional health care, and alternative health care) influence choices of health care.

Question 80

The drugs most heavily marketed in direct-to-consumer advertising include medications for allergies, cholesterol, depression, and pain.