Question 1

The nurse reminds the patient who takes tincture of rosemary several times a day to:

Accepted Answer

A)  assess his pulse frequently. 
B)  avoid constipation. 
C)  watch for hypoglycemia. 
D)  wear sunscreen.

Question 2

Founded in 1992,the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)has the responsibility for what actions? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluating alternative treatments 
B)  Distributing information to the public 
C)  Coordinating and conducting research 
D)  Removing defective products from the market 
E)  Regulating third-party reimbursement

Question 3

The nurse reassures a patient that almost _____% of all health care consumers in the United States take some form of herbal or natural supplement alone or in combination with conventional medicines but rarely report this practice to their health care providers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse reassures a patient that almost...

Question 4

The goal of herbal therapy is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  treat symptoms. 
B)  restore balance. 
C)  treat disease. 
D)  improve nutrition.

Question 5

Placing an herb in alcohol or vinegar will make a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  suspension. 
B)  emulsion. 
C)  infusion. 
D)  tincture.

Question 6

People often choose complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)for which reason(s)? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  CAM is less invasive. 
B)  CAM is more holistic. 
C)  CAM is focused on prevention. 
D)  CAM is dedicated to health maintenance. 
E)  CAM is within the control of the patient.

Question 7

Herbal remedies vary from pharmaceutical remedies in what way(s)? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Herbal remedies use the whole plant. 
B)  Herbal remedies have no quality control. 
C)  Herbal remedies have no standard dose. 
D)  Herbal remedies are sold as food supplements. 
E)  Herbal remedies are always safe and effective.

Question 8

The nurse who uses essential oils to provide inhalation treatments is practicing:

Accepted Answer

A)  magnet therapy. 
B)  respiratory therapy. 
C)  herbal therapy. 
D)  aromatherapy.

Question 9

A patient admitted with lower back pain is unsure that the treatment is helping.When asked what alternative therapies might help,the nurse suggests:

Accepted Answer

A)  herbal therapy. 
B)  chiropractic therapy. 
C)  acupressure. 
D)  reflexology.

Exam 17: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

The nurse reminds the patient who takes tincture of rosemary several times a day to:

Founded in 1992,the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has the responsibility for what actions? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse reassures a patient that almost _____% of all health care consumers in the United States take some form of herbal or natural supplement alone or in combination with conventional medicines but rarely report this practice to their health care providers.

The goal of herbal therapy is to:

Placing an herb in alcohol or vinegar will make a(n) :

People often choose complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for which reason(s) ? (Select all that apply.)

Herbal remedies vary from pharmaceutical remedies in what way(s) ? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse who uses essential oils to provide inhalation treatments is practicing:

A patient admitted with lower back pain is unsure that the treatment is helping.When asked what alternative therapies might help,the nurse suggests: