Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following is a practitioner who is trained to examine the eyes,detect eye diseases,and treat vision problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  optometrist
B)  oncologist
C)  podiatrist
D)  pediatrician A

Question 3

The domain which involves complete systems of theory and practice that have evolved independently of and often long before the conventional biomedical approach is:

Accepted Answer

A)  mind-body interventions.
B)  biological-based therapies.
C)  alternative medical systems.
D)  energy therapies. C

Question 4

All of the following are true about a DIN,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  The DIN is a computer-generated eight digit number assigned by Health CanadA.
B)  It is printed on the label of prescription and OTC drug products.
C)  The same DIN is assigned to all drugs within the same class.
D)  Identifies the manufacturer,product name,active ingredient(s) ,strength(s) of active ingredient(s) ,pharmaceutical form,and route of administration.

Question 5

Western medicine traditionally relies on the use of ________ to treat and cure diseases.

Accepted Answer

A)  phytochemicals
B)  antioxidants
C)  isoflavins
D)  pharmaceuticals

Question 6

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 7

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

Question 8

Approximately what percentage of ingredients in OTC drugs have NOT been proven to be effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  30
B)  50
C)  70
D)  90

Question 9

Generic drugs are drugs that

Accepted Answer

A)  require a prescription from your physician.
B)  have different ingredients than the brand name product and generally cost more money.
C)  are effective but do not have the approval of Health Canada.
D)  contain the same active ingredients as the brand name product but generally cost less money.

Question 10

How many accredited medical schools are there in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Aspirin that has a _____ odour should be discarded.

Accepted Answer

A)  sour
B)  acidic
C)  basic
D)  sweet

Question 12

Jonas is having severe chest pains with shortness of breath that has not subsided within the last ten minutes.He should

Accepted Answer

A)  wait at least an hour to see if his symptoms go away.
B)  take an over-the-counter medicine and see if he feels better.
C)  call and get medical advice over the phone.
D)  have someone take him to the nearest emergency room.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Approximately how many Chinese herbal remedies are there?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Biofield therapies are based around energy fields that are thought to originate

Accepted Answer

A)  from the sun.
B)  within the body of the patient.
C)  from the environment.
D)  from the body of the practitioner.

Question 17

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

Question 18

The number of inpatient and outpatient surgeries in Canada has done which of the following over the past decade?

Accepted Answer

A)  both increased
B)  both decreased
C)  increased and decreased respectively
D)  decreased and increased respectively

Question 19

Herbal remedies are an example of which of the following domains of complementary and alternative medicine practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  mind-body intervention
B)  alternative medical systems
C)  biological-based therapy
D)  energy therapy

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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