Question 1

Which of the following would NOT be a purpose or condition for which consumers are likely to turn to complementary and alternative medicine?

Accepted Answer

A) weight loss 
B) chronic joint problems 
C) smoking cessation 
D) broken bones

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) cancer. 
B) diabetes. 
C) arthritis. 
D) heart disease.

Question 3

List and explain at least three strategies for effective communication with your physician before,during,and after a medical appointment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and explain at least three strategies...

Question 4

Which statement is a helpful guideline for using over-the-counter (OTC)medications?

Accepted Answer

A) Try to select medications with only one active ingredient. 
B) OTC medications are safe to combine with prescription drugs. 
C) Brand name products are more effective than generic products. 
D) All of these statements are helpful guidelines.

Question 5

Hypnosis is a therapy offered only by conventional medical professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Cara is prescribed a long course of antibiotics to treat her condition.Which of the following statements about her treatment is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) She may be able to reduce the cost of her treatment by asking for a generic form of the antibiotic. 
B) She can safely stop taking the antibiotic when her symptoms cease. 
C) She should tell her physician that she is taking oral contraceptives to avoid any possible drug interactions. 
D) She should store the antibiotic in a cool,dry,dark place and not in the medicine cabinet in her bathroom.

Question 7

Joan's doctor has recommended she have heart surgery.Which of the following is an important question she should ask her doctor?

Accepted Answer

A) What can I expect before,during,and after the surgery? 
B) Why do I need surgery at this time? 
C) What are the risks and complications associated with the surgery? 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 8

Acupuncture is one of two primary treatment methods used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Self-assessment of medical symptoms begins with

Accepted Answer

A) purchase of over-the-counter drugs. 
B) observation of your own body. 
C) medical self-tests. 
D) a phone call to your doctor.

Question 11

Once a drug has FDA approval,it may legally be prescribed for purposes other than those listed on its label.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is MOST likely to be an elective surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) lumpectomy to remove tumor 
B) heart valve replacement 
C) appendix removal 
D) knee replacement

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine advises consumers to consult with their conventional health care provider before beginning complementary therapies for serious conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements about choosing a primary care physician is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) You should ask for recommendations from family,friends,or coworkers. 
B) The best time to look for a primary care physician is before you are sick and need assistance. 
C) You should check to see that your insurance plan does not limit your choices. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 18

Marc has had a fever for two days.Which of the following is likely to be Marc's best option for addressing this symptom?

Accepted Answer

A) treating it himself 
B) visiting his physician 
C) going to the emergency room 
D) none of these

Question 19

There is evidence that acupuncture is effective in relieving nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The most commonly used form of manual healing is

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 15: Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Which of the following would NOT be a purpose or condition for which consumers are likely to turn to complementary and alternative medicine?

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

List and explain at least three strategies for effective communication with your physician before,during,and after a medical appointment.

Which statement is a helpful guideline for using over-the-counter (OTC) medications?

Hypnosis is a therapy offered only by conventional medical professionals.

Cara is prescribed a long course of antibiotics to treat her condition.Which of the following statements about her treatment is FALSE?

Joan's doctor has recommended she have heart surgery.Which of the following is an important question she should ask her doctor?

Acupuncture is one of two primary treatment methods used in traditional Chinese medicine.

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

Self-assessment of medical symptoms begins with

Once a drug has FDA approval,it may legally be prescribed for purposes other than those listed on its label.

Which of the following is MOST likely to be an elective surgery?

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

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

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine advises consumers to consult with their conventional health care provider before beginning complementary therapies for serious conditions.

Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

Which of the following statements about choosing a primary care physician is TRUE?

Marc has had a fever for two days.Which of the following is likely to be Marc's best option for addressing this symptom?

There is evidence that acupuncture is effective in relieving nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy.

The most commonly used form of manual healing is