Question 1

To help Ron recover from a cold,his mother made him a potent solution from roots and bark.Ron's mom MOST likely made him a:

Accepted Answer

A)   decoction.
B)   tincture.
C)   probiotic.
D)   pharmacopoeia. A

Question 2

In herbal medicine,tonics are herbs that:

Accepted Answer

A)   have potent actions and are used to treat illness.
B)   promote perspiration and nervousness.
C)   have a general healing effect.
D)   have anti-inflammatory effects. C

Question 3

The most widely used alternative treatment for substance abuse is:

Accepted Answer

A)   hypnosis.
B)   meditation.
C)   homeopathy.
D)   acupuncture. D

Question 4

Who is most likely to seek CAM?

Accepted Answer

A)   Uriel,a man who was hospitalized three months ago for a back problem
B)   Mae,a woman who was hospitalized three months ago for depression
C)   Bruno,a man who dropped out of high school
D)   Yessica,a woman who dropped out of high school

Question 5

The approach to health care that promotes the collection,interpretation,and integration of the best research in making decisions about patient care is:

Accepted Answer

A)   evidence-based medicine.
B)   allopathic medicine.
C)   holistic medicine.
D)   complementary and alternative medicine.

Question 6

Although her doctor has done nothing but examine her arthritic hands,elderly Mae feels less pain,apparently because she believes that the doctor has done something for her.Mae's improvement is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   the placebo effect.
B)   the regression effect.
C)   spontaneous remission.
D)   observer expectancy.

Question 7

What does a chiropractor do before performing an adjustment?

Accepted Answer

A)   hypnotize the patient
B)   palpate the patient's vertebrae
C)   monitor biofeedback
D)   meditate

Question 8

According to Tilburt and colleagues (2008),_____ of American physicians believe placebos are beneficial and prescribe them to their patients.

Accepted Answer

A)   10%
B)   30%
C)   50%
D)   70%

Question 9

Overall,research on biofeedback has shown that biofeedback:

Accepted Answer

A)   is ineffective in reducing stress.
B)   conveys no advantage over other,simpler behavioral techniques,such as relaxation training.
C)   is more effective with adults than with children.
D)   works best with people who are also highly suggestible.

Question 10

Most illnesses tend to be:

Accepted Answer

A)   cyclical.
B)   self-limiting.
C)   cyclical,self-limiting conditions.
D)   unpredictable in nature.

Question 11

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)is most accurately defined as the use and practice of therapies or diagnostic techniques that:

Accepted Answer

A)   fall outside of conventional medicine.
B)   are completely natural.
C)   are unproven.
D)   tap the body's natural healing tendencies.

Question 12

Allopathic medicine refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)   diagnostic therapies that are not taught in most medical schools.
B)   traditional biomedicine.
C)   alternative therapies based on Eastern spirituality.
D)   an approach that considers not only physical health but also the emotional,spiritual,social,and psychological well-being of the person.

Question 13

To help him relax,Rick is learning to pay nonjudgmental,in-the-moment attention to his changing perceptions and thoughts.Rick is evidently practicing:

Accepted Answer

A)   mindfulness meditation.
B)   transcendental meditation.
C)   tai chi.
D)   yoga.

Question 14

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)is used MOST often by:

Accepted Answer

A)   men.
B)   people with higher levels of education.
C)   people who have been hospitalized with intestinal problems.
D)   young adults.

Question 15

The medical school anecdote about Mr.Wright,who relapsed when he lost confidence in the cure he once believed in,illustrates the operation of _____ in medical treatments.

Accepted Answer

A)   the regression effect
B)   the Krebiozen effect
C)   observer expectancy
D)   the placebo effect

Question 16

A number of unconventional therapies consider the physical,mental,emotional,and spiritual needs of the client.In other words,these therapies are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)   holistic medicine.
B)   allopathic medicine.
C)   chelation therapy.
D)   energy therapies.

Question 17

The Pritikin and Ornish diets have been demonstrated to be effective in _____ in people with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   lowering insulin levels; attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
B)   lowering glucagon; hypertension
C)   raising white blood counts; cancer
D)   lowering blood glucose levels; diabetes

Question 18

Dr.Kowalski is a medical doctor who practices allopathic medicine.She has a patient,Raina,who is experiencing acute pain and is interested in a consultation for hypnosis.Before recommending Raina to pursue a CAM consultation,what should Dr.Kowalski do?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dr.Kowalski is a medical doctor who practices...

Question 19

In modulating physiological responses,biofeedback:

Accepted Answer

A)   is ineffective.
B)   is more effective with adults than with children.
C)   enables people to consistently control their internal,involuntary responses.
D)   offers no advantage over other behavioral techniques such as relaxation training.

Question 20

Fabrizio Benedetti found that _____ injections of placebos were more effective in reducing pain than _____ injections.

Accepted Answer

A)   hidden; visible
B)   visible; hidden
C)   predictable; unpredictable
D)   unpredictable; predictable

Exam 15: Complementary and Alternative Medicine