Deck 20: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Question 1

Generic drugs are drugs that

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 the FDA.
D)contain the same active ingredients as the brand name product but generally cost less money.

Answer 1

contain the same active ingredients as the brand name product but generally cost less money.

Question 2

Which of the following is needed to effectively manage one's medical problems?

A)You need to learn to how to be a good observer and assess your symptoms.
B)You need to be able to decide when to seek professional advice.
C)You need to know how to safely self-treat common medical issues.
D)You need to learn to how to be a good observer and assess your symptoms and to be able to decide when to seek professional advice.
E)All of these choices are needed.

Answer 2

All of these choices are needed.

Question 3

All of the following are appropriate reasons to visit the emergency room at your local hospital,EXCEPT for

A)severe burns.
B)chest pain.
C)sore throat.
D)poisoning.

Answer 3

sore throat.

Question 4

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding managing medical problems?

A)Most symptoms require treatment with OTC drugs or professional assistance.
B)An individual with a chronic condition such as diabetes should consult a physician before using an OTC drug.
C)Professional medical advice is recommended for a symptom that is severe,unusual,persistent,or recurrent.
D)Self-evaluation of symptoms and self-treatment with OTC drugs is a major part of the U.S.health care system.

Question 5

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

A)self-treatment
B)visiting his physician
C)going to the emergency room
D)None of these choices is correct.

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

A)doctor of podiatric medicine.
B)doctor of osteopathic medicine.
C)doctor of chiropractic.
D)physical therapist.

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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 the change with your physician.
C)Whenever possible,try to 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 9

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

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 10

Ramon has been stung by a bee and is now becoming short of breath.Which of the following is likely to be the best strategy for dealing with Ramon's symptom?

A)waiting an hour to see if his condition improves
B)self-treatment with over-the-counter pain medication
C)calling a physician's office for advice
D)going to an emergency room

Question 11

Therapies or practices that do NOT form part of conventional health care are called

A)therapeutic treatments.
B)complementary and alternative medicine.
C)nonconventional medicine.
D)holistic medicine.

Question 12

A person should check with a physician about symptoms with any of the following characteristics,EXCEPT symptoms that are

A)recurrent.
B)familiar.
C)persistent.
D)severe.

Question 13

Fatima has had a cough for three weeks.Which of the following is likely to be Fatima's best option for addressing this symptom?

A)waiting an additional two weeks to see if her condition improves
B)self-treatment
C)checking with a physician
D)going to the emergency room

Question 14

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the expiration dates of medications?

A)Medications should be disposed of on or before their expiration date.
B)Expiration dates should be ignored;they are used by the manufacturer to increase sales.
C)A study by the FDA found that 90 percent of all medications are potent several years after their stated expiration date.
D)Medications don't ever lose their potency as long as they are sealed tight and stored in a cool,dry place

Question 15

The over-the-counter medication that should NOT be given to children with flu-like symptoms is

A)naproxen sodium.
B)ibuprofen.
C)aspirin.
D)acetaminophen.

Question 16

Self-assessment of medical symptoms begins with

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 17

With more than 100,000 OTC drugs on the market,about _______ percent of all medications are sold over the counter.

A)25
B)40
C)60
D)85

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE regarding over-the-counter medicine?

A)They are medicines that the FDA has deemed safe for use without a physician's prescription.
B)Many of these medicines were formerly prescription drugs.
C)Many ingredients in over-the-counter drugs have not been proven by the FDA to be effective.
D)They are medicines that the FDA has deemed safe for use without a physician's prescription,and many of these medicines were formerly prescription drugs.
E)All of these statements are true.

Question 19

Explanations of data based on evidence gathered by the senses and via systematic observations are

A)empirical.
B)rational.
C)testable.
D)rigorously evaluated.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

Sean is a basketball player who is having problems with bunions on his feet.With which health care professional should he make an appointment to see?

A)chiropractor
B)podiatrist
C)physical therapist
D)osteopath

Question 22

Western researchers might explain the effects of acupuncture as being the result of

A)correction of the flow of qi.
B)rebalancing of yin and yang.
C)release of hormones and neurotransmitters.
D)restoration of equilibrium.

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

Homeopathy is an example of a(n)

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

Question 25

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding off-label use of a drug?

A)About 20% of medications are prescribed for off-label use
B)It occurs most often when doctors err in prescribing a drug.
C)It occurs when a drug is approved by the FDA for one purpose and then prescribed for purposes not listed on the label.
D)More than half of off-label prescriptions are made with ample evidence supporting such use,and it occurs most often when doctors err in prescribing a drug.

Question 26

The complementary and alternative medicine therapy that involves the use of highly diluted extracts is

A)traditional Chinese medicine.
B)qigong.
C)Reiki.
D)homeopathy.

Question 27

Strategies for good communication with your physician include all of the following,EXCEPT

A)making a written list of questions before your appointment.
B)bringing a list of the medications you are taking to your appointment.
C)saving your major concerns until the doctor brings them up.
D)repeating to the doctor what you understand you're supposed to do.

Question 28

If a physician prescribes the wrong drug or a dangerous combination of drugs,resulting problems are especially prevalent for ____________,who typically take more medications.

A)children
B)young adults
C)older adults
D)infants

Question 29

Of the surgeries performed each year,about what percentage are elective?

A)20 percent
B)40 percent
C)60 percent
D)80 percent

Question 30

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding medical tests?

A)They are usually ordered by the physician to complete the diagnosis.
B)They can provide information to help solve medical problems.
C)They are always 100 percent accurate in helping to diagnose a medical problem.
D)They are usually ordered by the physician to complete the diagnosis,and they can provide information to help solve medical problems.

Question 31

Which of the following is a primary treatment method used in traditional Chinese medicine?

A)massage
B)herbal remedies
C)chiropractic
D)surgery

Question 32

An NIH panel of experts found evidence that acupuncture is effective for

A)relieving pain after surgery.
B)relieving menstrual cramps.
C)preventing headaches.
D)treating carpal tunnel syndrome.

Question 33

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

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)What can I expect before,during,and after the surgery,and what are the risks and complications associated with the surgery?
E)All of these choices are important questions to ask.

Question 34

Which one of the following is considered a mind-body intervention?

A)yoga
B)visualization
C)t'ai chi ch'uan
D)yoga and visualization
E)All of these choices are considered mind-body interventions.

Question 35

The first step in the diagnostic process is

A)a physical exam.
B)taking medical tests.
C)a medical history.
D)a second opinion.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT considered an allied health care provider?

A)psychotherapists
B)registered nurses
C)physical therapists
D)registered dietitians

Question 37

In traditional Chinese medicine,the life force contained in all living things is called

A)prana.
B)vis vitalis.
C)yang.
D)qi.

Question 38

An estimated ________ percent of the prescriptions dispensed annually in the U.S.are taken incorrectly and do not produce the desired results.

A)5 to 10
B)15 to 20
C)30 to 50
D)75 to 85

Question 39

In traditional Chinese medicine,the principle of balance is expressed as

A)yin and yang.
B)vis a vie.
C)chi.
D)prana.

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

Managed-care plans

A)cost consumers more money than traditional insurance plans cost.
B)restrict which physicians patients may use.
C)have a fixed annual deductible.
D)vary the monthly fee owed based on the level of services provided.

Question 42

Medications should be stored in a warm and humid place.

Question 43

Reiki is an example of which of the following domains of complementary and alternative medicine practice?

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

Question 44

The most commonly used form of manual healing is

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

Question 45

A governmental health insurance program for Americans over age 65 is

A)Medicaid.
B)Mediplan.
C)Medineed.
D)Medicare.

Question 46

Capitation is a medical cost-control strategy that

A)limits the number of patients covered on a group policy.
B)increases the employee-paid portion of an employer-provided policy,depending on the number of dependents.
C)sets a monthly amount that a physician can earn from any individual patient covered under the policy.
D)limits the amounts the insurance company will pay out for any single diagnosis.

Question 47

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

A)many forms of cancer.
B)diabetes.
C)asthma.
D)heart disease.

Question 48

Severe shortness of breath is one reason to go to the nearest emergency room.

Question 49

If you have a cough that lasts for three weeks,you should consult a physician.

Question 50

The type of insurance plan in which physicians may have a financial incentive to order more tests and treatments for their patients is a

A)point-of-service plan.
B)fee-for-service plan.
C)health maintenance organization.
D)preferred provider organization.

Question 51

All of the following are examples of managed-care plans,EXCEPT

A)point-of-service plans.
B)fee-for-service plans.
C)health maintenance organizations.
D)preferred provider organizations.

Question 52

All of the following are good strategies for evaluating complementary and alternative therapies,EXCEPT

A)keeping a symptom diary to track pain,fatigue,and other symptoms.
B)checking information posted at the Web sites for the FDA and the NCCAM.
C)finding out in advance the expected length and cost of treatment.
D)speaking with your physician about the CAM therapy only after you've tried it for a month.

Question 53

Single-ingredient over-the-counter remedies are recommended over combination products.

Question 54

A typical indemnity health insurance plan

A)costs consumers less money than other types of plans cost.
B)restricts which physicians patients may use.
C)bases coverage on the usual and customary charges for services.
D)involves a small,fixed,per-visit fee.

Question 55

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding botanicals?

A)The majority of botanical products are sold as FDA-approved pharmaceuticals.
B)Well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on virtually every type of biologically-based therapy.
C)There is no evidence of any potentially serious drug-herb interaction.
D)Well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on only a small number of botanicals.

Question 56

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

Question 57

Approximately _______ million Americans have no health insurance at all.

A)1
B)10
C)20
D)50

Question 58

Aspirin should not be given to children or adolescents who have chicken pox.

Question 59

People without insurance are less likely to obtain

A)childhood immunizations.
B)eyeglasses.
C)treatment for chronic conditions like asthma.
D)childhood immunizations and eyeglasses.
E)All of the choices are correct.

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

Western medicine identifies the causes of disease as pathogens,genetic factors,and unhealthy lifestyles.

Question 62

Rational testing is based on assumptions.

Question 63

Although convenient,some online pharmacies may sell products or engage in practices that are illegal.

Question 64

Professionally administered diagnostic tests are 100 percent accurate.

Question 65

Physicians sometimes over-prescribe drugs in response to pressure from patients.

Question 66

U.S.consumer spending on prescription drugs has decreased in the last decade.

Question 67

The patient should ask the physician to repeat the diagnosis and instructions before leaving the office.

Question 68

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

Question 69

Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

Question 70

When evaluating health related research,research presented at medical meetings should be considered highly reliable.

Question 71

Western medicine is firmly based on the scientific method of obtaining knowledge and explaining health-related phenomena.

Question 72

Most people using CAM therapies discuss them with their physicians.

Question 73

During an appointment with a physician,it is recommended that you present your key concerns after the initial medical history has been taken.

Question 74

Despite their growing popularity,many conventional and alternative medicine practices remain controversial,and individuals need to be critically aware of safety issues.

Question 75

Buying drugs from Canada is a safe an effective way to lower health care costs in the U.S.

Question 76

Problems can occur with a prescription because of a physician's poor handwriting.

Question 77

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

Question 78

Studies show that patients who are more active in interacting with physicians enjoy better health outcomes.

Question 79

Outdated aspirin can have an acidic odor.

Question 80

Spending on prescription drugs is rising faster than the rate of inflation and is now the fastest-growing portion of health care spending in the United States.