Question 1

Complementary and alternative medicine focuses on an integration of which of the following concepts:

Accepted Answer

A)  body. 
B)  mind, body, and spirit 
C)  mind. 
D)  spirit.

Question 2

Cara, who is 28 years old, has experienced recurrent pain in her lower abdomen over the past two months. She has been treating herself by taking over-the-counter pain medicatio Based on her symptoms, Cara should

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Carey is interested in scheduling an appointment with a complementary and alternative medicine practitioner regarding lower back pain. List three guidelines that would be beneficial for Carey when she meets with this practitioner.

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Question 4

Complementary and alternative medicine is also referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Eastern 
B)  non-traditional 
C)  conventional 
D)  integrative

Question 5

Cara, who is 28 years old, has experienced recurrent pain in her lower abdomen over the past two months. She has been treating herself by taking over-the-counter pain medicatio When Cara goes to see her physician, which of the following will he do FIRST in diagnosing her condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  He will order medical tests. 
B)  He will consult another physician about her condition prior to her appointment. 
C)  He will ask her about her medical history. 
D)  He will perform a physical exam.

Question 6

The most commonly used form of manual healing is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

List four characteristics of symptoms that may indicate that physician advice is needed. List five types of emergencies that require urgent help and a trip to the nearest emergency room.

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Question 8

Chinese herbal remedies include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  animal products. 
B)  plant products. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  minerals.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding botanicals?

Accepted Answer

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)  Well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on only a small number of botanicals. 
D)  There is no evidence of any potentially serious drug-herb interaction.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Acupuncture is one of two primary treatment methods used in TCM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

Adverse drug events occur for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT:

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A)  misdiagnosis. 
B)  online pharmacies. 
C)  medication errors. 
D)  off-label drug use.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

What are important considerations to keep in mind when complying with physicians' instructions?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine