Question 1

Why is it important for pharmacy technicians to be familiar with herbal products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pharmacy technicians can then recommend alternatives to prescription medications. 
B)  Technicians can then recommend appropriate vitamin supplements. 
C)  They are then able to identify people who may want or need counseling. 
D)  Pharmacy technicians can then know which herbal products to promote. 
A)  Pharmacy technicians can then recommend alternatives to prescription medications. 
B)  Technicians can then recommend appropriate vitamin supplements. 
C)  They are then able to identify people who may want or need counseling. 
D)  Pharmacy technicians can then know which herbal products to promote. C

Question 2

Many of the CAMs are used for prophylaxis, which means to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Treat specific conditions 
B)  Prevent disease 
C)  Monitor a disease 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Treat specific conditions 
B)  Prevent disease 
C)  Monitor a disease 
D)  None of the above B

Question 3

Which of the following statements is(are) not true of herbs and herbal supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Herbs and herbal supplements are considered dietary supplements. 
B)  They are subjected to different U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  regulations than drugs. 
C)  They are natural and therefore not harmful. 
D)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  Herbs and herbal supplements are considered dietary supplements. 
B)  They are subjected to different U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  regulations than drugs. 
C)  They are natural and therefore not harmful. 
D)  All of the above statements are true. C

Question 4

Most externally applied herbal preparations are used to treat:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bruises, burns, and other skin irritations 
B)  Sore muscles and cramps 
C)  Headaches 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  Bruises, burns, and other skin irritations 
B)  Sore muscles and cramps 
C)  Headaches 
D)  Both A and B

Question 5

Which of the following would not be considered traditional medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)  X-ray imaging 
B)  Laboratory tests 
C)  Chiropractor visits 
D)  Physician visits 
A)  X-ray imaging 
B)  Laboratory tests 
C)  Chiropractor visits 
D)  Physician visits

Question 6

Which of the following is not true regarding black cohosh?

Accepted Answer

A)  Black cohosh is used for hot flashes. 
B)  It may be toxic to the liver. 
C)  Black cohosh is also called blue or white cohosh. 
D)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  Black cohosh is used for hot flashes. 
B)  It may be toxic to the liver. 
C)  Black cohosh is also called blue or white cohosh. 
D)  All of the above statements are true.

Question 7

Cranberry is used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetes 
B)  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADH
D)  
C)  Treatment or prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs) 
D)  Treatment of respiratory tract infections 
A)  Diabetes 
B)  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADH
D)  
C)  Treatment or prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs) 
D)  Treatment of respiratory tract infections

Question 8

Adverse effects associated with Ginkgo Biloba include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Diarrhea 
B)  Insomnia 
C)  Palpitations 
D)  A and B 
A)  Diarrhea 
B)  Insomnia 
C)  Palpitations 
D)  A and B

Question 9

Therapy based on the specific belief that dilutions of medicinal substances that cause a specific symptom can be used to treat an illness that produces the same symptoms is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Homeopathic medicine 
B)  Ayurveda 
C)  Chiropractic medicine 
D)  Complementary medicine 
A)  Homeopathic medicine 
B)  Ayurveda 
C)  Chiropractic medicine 
D)  Complementary medicine

Question 10

St John's wort is used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression 
B)  GI upset 
C)  Diarrhea 
D)  Constipation 
A)  Depression 
B)  GI upset 
C)  Diarrhea 
D)  Constipation

Question 11

Which of the following is not considered CAM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Natural products 
B)  Mind and body medicines 
C)  Manipulative practices 
D)  All are CAM 
A)  Natural products 
B)  Mind and body medicines 
C)  Manipulative practices 
D)  All are CAM

Question 12

A patient who has taken garlic may experience __________ as a side effect.

Accepted Answer

A)  Breath and body odors 
B)  Flatulence 
C)  Insomnia 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  Breath and body odors 
B)  Flatulence 
C)  Insomnia 
D)  Both A and B

Question 13

Black cohosh may increase the effects of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Esterified estrogens 
B)  Diuretics 
C)  Anti-inflammatories 
D)  Analgesics 
A)  Esterified estrogens 
B)  Diuretics 
C)  Anti-inflammatories 
D)  Analgesics

Question 14

Goals of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Researching alternative medicine 
B)  Training people in CAM techniques 
C)  Providing consumer information about CAM therapy 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Researching alternative medicine 
B)  Training people in CAM techniques 
C)  Providing consumer information about CAM therapy 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following statements is(are) true about acupuncture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acupuncture is based on the Chinese belief that the body is made of energy channels. 
B)  Needles at specific points throughout the body are thought to release channels, bringing the body into harmony. 
C)  Acupuncture is a cure for addictions. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Acupuncture is based on the Chinese belief that the body is made of energy channels. 
B)  Needles at specific points throughout the body are thought to release channels, bringing the body into harmony. 
C)  Acupuncture is a cure for addictions. 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

Biofeedback has been used to treat:

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetes 
B)  Hypertension 
C)  Stress 
D)  Both B and C 
A)  Diabetes 
B)  Hypertension 
C)  Stress 
D)  Both B and C

Question 17

The 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) reported that close to _____ of adults in the United States use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Soy is widely used as a milk substitute in food products for individuals who are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Asthmatic 
B)  Diabetic 
C)  Hypotensive 
D)  Lactose intolerant 
A)  Asthmatic 
B)  Diabetic 
C)  Hypotensive 
D)  Lactose intolerant

Question 19

The primary use for saw palmetto is to treat:

Accepted Answer

A)  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) 
B)  High blood pressure 
C)  Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER
D)  
D)  Depression 
A)  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) 
B)  High blood pressure 
C)  Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER
D)  
D)  Depression

Question 20

Which of the following individuals should definitely seek counseling before initiating herbal therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pregnant women 
B)  Individuals taking anticoagulant medications 
C)  Those with high blood pressure 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Pregnant women 
B)  Individuals taking anticoagulant medications 
C)  Those with high blood pressure 
D)  All of the above

Exam 30: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Cam

Why is it important for pharmacy technicians to be familiar with herbal products?

Many of the CAMs are used for prophylaxis, which means to:

Which of the following statements is(are) not true of herbs and herbal supplements?

Most externally applied herbal preparations are used to treat:

Which of the following would not be considered traditional medicine?

Which of the following is not true regarding black cohosh?

Cranberry is used for:

Adverse effects associated with Ginkgo Biloba include:

Therapy based on the specific belief that dilutions of medicinal substances that cause a specific symptom can be used to treat an illness that produces the same symptoms is called:

St John's wort is used for:

Which of the following is not considered CAM?

A patient who has taken garlic may experience __________ as a side effect.

Black cohosh may increase the effects of:

Goals of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) include:

Which of the following statements is(are) true about acupuncture?

Biofeedback has been used to treat:

The 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) reported that close to _____ of adults in the United States use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

Soy is widely used as a milk substitute in food products for individuals who are:

The primary use for saw palmetto is to treat:

Which of the following individuals should definitely seek counseling before initiating herbal therapy?

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