Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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)  doctor of osteopathic medicine. 
C)  doctor of chiropractic. 
D)  physical therapist.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  careful observation of symptoms 
B)  treatment with remedies derived from plants 
C)  concern with the patient-physician relationship 
D)  avoidance of tests and medical imaging

Question 6

Michelle is concerned about the medication her doctor has prescribed for treatment of her ailment. What questions should she ask her physician or pharmacists to ensure the safety and effectiveness of her treatment?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Michelle is concerned about the medication her...

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Approximately how many Chinese herbal remedies are there?

Accepted Answer

A)  2500 
B)  4000 
C)  5800 
D)  7500

Question 9

The most commonly used form of manual healing is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The Canada Health Act has how many basic tenets?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6

Question 14

How many accredited medical schools are there in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  17 
C)  25 
D)  43

Question 15

Scientific explanations have all the following characteristics, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 17

The goal of TCM is not only to treat illnesses but to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase energy. 
B)  prevent disease. 
C)  support the immune system. 
D)  support the immune system, prevent disease, and increase energy.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer