Question 1

Which of the following practitioners practices the LEAST conventional type of medicine?

Accepted Answer

A) doctor of osteopathy (D.O.) 
B) medical doctor (M.D.) 
C) midwife 
D) homeopathic doctor

Question 2

The Chinese energy therapy that combines physical movement, breathing techniques, and focused attention to enhance the flow of qi and boost immune functioning is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Chinese energy therapy that combines physical...

Question 3

Currently, health insurance varies in coverage for complementary or alternative medicine visits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Complications from acupuncture occur frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The most frequently reported reason for using CAM is to treat ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most frequently reported reason for using...

Question 6

Dietary supplements, herbal medicines, and megavitamins are all considered to be ________ based practices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dietary supplements, herbal medicines, and megavitamins are...

Question 7

Cheryl takes an aspirin for a headache.She is practicing

Accepted Answer

A) health self-care. 
B) health promotion. 
C) medical self-care. 
D) disease prevention.

Question 8

Originating in China over 3,000 years ago, ________ is a well-developed system that incorporates the belief in physical, mental, and spiritual well-being; health is believed to require balance and harmony in the integral relationships between the body, mind, environment, and nature.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Originating in China over 3,000 years ago,...

Question 9

Naturopathic medicine often involves a physical exam and various tests, one of which may be ________, the practice of studying the iris, or colored section of the eye, to determine health and illness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Naturopathic medicine often involves a physical exam...

Question 10

The vital energy, or life force, believed to flow through the body is ________; it is a concept in traditional Chinese medicine and other forms of CAM.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The vital energy, or life force, believed...

Question 11

CAM practices are more commonly used by men than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The CAM domain mind and body medicine includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) biofeedback. 
B) deep breathing. 
C) yoga. 
D) dietary supplements.

Question 13

Thought to be one of the oldest systems of healing, ________ medicine originated in, and remains widely practiced in, India.In this healing system, life is seen as an interrelationship of the body, mind, and consciousness, and prevention of the imbalance of three energy sources (vatta, pitta, and kapha) is a key component.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thought to be one of the oldest...

Question 14

Which of the following medical systems incorporates a concept of three energy sources called kapha, vatta, and pitta?

Accepted Answer

A) Ayurveda 
B) Native American medicine 
C) traditional Chinese medicine 
D) naturopathy

Question 15

A(n) ________ medical system is a comprehensive group of practices based on a common philosophy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ medical system is a comprehensive...

Question 16

When all forms of complementary and alternative medicine are included, what percentage of Americans report using some form of CAM practice?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 percent 
B) 38 percent 
C) 55 percent 
D) 62 percent

Question 17

The treatment in which heat is applied to acupuncture points by burning an herb is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The treatment in which heat is applied...

Question 18

The most frequently reported disease or condition for which CAM is used is back pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Alternative medical systems include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) hypnosis. 
B) naturopathy. 
C) homeopathy. 
D) Ayurvedic medicine.

Question 20

A very simplified concept within traditional Chinese medicine is that the world is made up of two opposite components.Of these, ________ represents the active, external, hot, and bright.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A very simplified concept within traditional Chinese...

Exam 17: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Which of the following practitioners practices the LEAST conventional type of medicine?

The Chinese energy therapy that combines physical movement, breathing techniques, and focused attention to enhance the flow of qi and boost immune functioning is called ________.

Currently, health insurance varies in coverage for complementary or alternative medicine visits.

Complications from acupuncture occur frequently.

The most frequently reported reason for using CAM is to treat ________.

Dietary supplements, herbal medicines, and megavitamins are all considered to be ________ based practices.

Cheryl takes an aspirin for a headache.She is practicing

Originating in China over 3,000 years ago, ________ is a well-developed system that incorporates the belief in physical, mental, and spiritual well-being; health is believed to require balance and harmony in the integral relationships between the body, mind, environment, and nature.

Naturopathic medicine often involves a physical exam and various tests, one of which may be ________, the practice of studying the iris, or colored section of the eye, to determine health and illness.

The vital energy, or life force, believed to flow through the body is ________; it is a concept in traditional Chinese medicine and other forms of CAM.

CAM practices are more commonly used by men than women.

The CAM domain mind and body medicine includes all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following medical systems incorporates a concept of three energy sources called kapha, vatta, and pitta?

A(n) ________ medical system is a comprehensive group of practices based on a common philosophy.

When all forms of complementary and alternative medicine are included, what percentage of Americans report using some form of CAM practice?

The treatment in which heat is applied to acupuncture points by burning an herb is called ________.

The most frequently reported disease or condition for which CAM is used is back pain.

Alternative medical systems include all of the following EXCEPT

A very simplified concept within traditional Chinese medicine is that the world is made up of two opposite components.Of these, ________ represents the active, external, hot, and bright.