Question 1

All of the following are examples of conventional medical treatment EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  physical therapy. 
B)  prescription medications. 
C)  acupuncture. 
D)  surgery.

Question 2

Which of the following supplements can cause liver damage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flaxseed 
B)  Kava 
C)  Zinc 
D)  St. John's wort

Question 3

Because herbs are natural products, they will not interfere with how prescription drugs work within the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following therapies are most likely to be covered by health insurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chiropractic and massage 
B)  Acupressure and Chinese medicine 
C)  Dietary supplements 
D)  Massage and homeopathy

Question 5

All of the following are forms of bodywork EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Rolfing Structural Integration. 
B)  the Alexander Technique. 
C)  reflexology. 
D)  the Feldenkrais Method.

Question 6

Briefly describe four patterns of utilization of CAM practice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe four patterns of utilization of...

Question 7

Prior to taking an herbal supplement that claims to increase muscle mass, Jermaine should consult all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  his personal trainer at the gym. 
B)  the NCCAM website 
C)  the Cochrane Collaboration's review on CAM. 
D)  his physician.

Question 8

Which supplement has shown some promising results in treating Alzheimer's disease and dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Echinacea 
B)  Flaxseed 
C)  Ginseng 
D)  Ginkgo biloba

Question 9

A CAM therapy that is a manipulative practice used for relaxation, stress relief, pain management, and injury recovery is

Accepted Answer

A)  naturopathy. 
B)  meditation. 
C)  massage. 
D)  yoga.

Question 10

All of the following are true about dietary supplements EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  they are taken to enhance mood, prevent disease, and enhance health. 
B)  they come in the form of capsules, powder, or liquids. 
C)  they may contain vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. 
D)  they can be marketed as a conventional food item.

Question 11

You are seeking to balance your body, mind, and spirit and reduce stress-related symptoms by eliminating impurities in your body. You decide to consult with a practitioner of

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional Chinese medicine. 
B)  Ayurvedic medicine. 
C)  homeopathic medicine. 
D)  naturopathic medicine.

Question 12

Which CAM modality focuses on balancing qi (chi) through acupuncture, massage, energy therapies, and herbal treatments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homeopathy 
B)  Ayurvedic medicine 
C)  Energy medicine 
D)  Traditional Chinese medicine

Question 13

A somatic education technique designed to improve movement, flexibility, and nervous system function is

Accepted Answer

A)  Rolfing Structural Integration. 
B)  the Alexander Technique. 
C)  the Trager Approach. 
D)  the Feldenkrais Method.

Question 14

Which supplement can be used to increase dietary fiber and may have some benefits in lowering cholesterol?

Accepted Answer