Question 1

The best place to learn about Ayurvedic medicine is in:

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  India 
C)  Any United States medical school 
D)  Australia 
A)  China 
B)  India 
C)  Any United States medical school 
D)  Australia

Question 2

The method of manipulative and body-based CAM practice that focuses on helping patients alter involuntary body functions such as heartbeat is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ayurveda 
B)  Biofeedback 
C)  Homeopathy 
D)  Traditional Chinese medicine 
A)  Ayurveda 
B)  Biofeedback 
C)  Homeopathy 
D)  Traditional Chinese medicine

Question 3

What is the difference between complementary medicine and alternative medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)  They involve completely different treatments. 
B)  They have different origins. 
C)  Complementary medicine is used in addition to conventional medicine, whereas alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine. 
D)  Both A and C are true. 
A)  They involve completely different treatments. 
B)  They have different origins. 
C)  Complementary medicine is used in addition to conventional medicine, whereas alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine. 
D)  Both A and C are true.

Question 4

Which of the following is commonly used orally for treating and preventing the common cold and other upper respiratory conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Echinacea 
B)  Saw palmetto 
C)  Ginko biloba 
D)  Soy 
A)  Echinacea 
B)  Saw palmetto 
C)  Ginko biloba 
D)  Soy

Question 5

Ginseng has been used to treat

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetes 
B)  Depression 
C)  Urinary tract infections 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Diabetes 
B)  Depression 
C)  Urinary tract infections 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Aromatherapy is based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Changing bad habits 
B)  Adjusting the spirit 
C)  Using various blends of fragrances to relieve certain ailments 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Changing bad habits 
B)  Adjusting the spirit 
C)  Using various blends of fragrances to relieve certain ailments 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

Milk thistle:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is used for toxic liver disease caused by chemicals such as alcohol 
B)  Has been intravenously administered for treating mushroom poisoning 
C)  The seed of milk thistle is the most commonly used part of the plant 
D)  All of the above statements are true 
A)  Is used for toxic liver disease caused by chemicals such as alcohol 
B)  Has been intravenously administered for treating mushroom poisoning 
C)  The seed of milk thistle is the most commonly used part of the plant 
D)  All of the above statements are true

Question 8

A CAM approach that might include dream evaluation and questions about taste and smells is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional Chinese medicine 
B)  Homeopathy 
C)  Ayurveda 
D)  Biofeedback 
A)  Traditional Chinese medicine 
B)  Homeopathy 
C)  Ayurveda 
D)  Biofeedback

Question 9

Patients taking cranberry have reported experiencing ________ as a side effect when taken in large volumes.

Accepted Answer

A)  dizziness 
B)  headache 
C)  GI upset 
D)  both A and B 
A)  dizziness 
B)  headache 
C)  GI upset 
D)  both A and B

Question 10

The practice of yoga includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexibility 
B)  Breathing techniques 
C)  Meditation 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Flexibility 
B)  Breathing techniques 
C)  Meditation 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

All of the following are natural products except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Herbs 
B)  Vitamins and minerals 
C)  Acetaminophen 
D)  Probiotics 
A)  Herbs 
B)  Vitamins and minerals 
C)  Acetaminophen 
D)  Probiotics

Question 12

Which of the following is(are) true about the preparation of herbs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preparations of teas are stronger than capsules. 
B)  Herbs can be simmered over heat in water for 15 to 20 minutes. 
C)  Herbs can be left to soak in cold water over many hours. 
D)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  Preparations of teas are stronger than capsules. 
B)  Herbs can be simmered over heat in water for 15 to 20 minutes. 
C)  Herbs can be left to soak in cold water over many hours. 
D)  All of the above statements are true.

Question 13

Ginkgo is used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gastrointestinal (GI) upset 
B)  Alzheimer disease 
C)  High blood pressure 
D)  Diabetes 
A)  Gastrointestinal (GI) upset 
B)  Alzheimer disease 
C)  High blood pressure 
D)  Diabetes

Question 14

Oral garlic is used for all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  High cholesterol 
B)  High blood pressure 
C)  Fungus 
D)  Angina 
A)  High cholesterol 
B)  High blood pressure 
C)  Fungus 
D)  Angina

Question 15

Echinacea is known by all of the following names except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sampson root 
B)  Narrow-leafed purple coneflower 
C)  Red sunflower 
D)  Soy 
A)  Sampson root 
B)  Narrow-leafed purple coneflower 
C)  Red sunflower 
D)  Soy

Question 16

Which of the following is not considered a form of CAM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yoga 
B)  Meditation 
C)  Weight lifting 
D)  Acupuncture and acupressure 
A)  Yoga 
B)  Meditation 
C)  Weight lifting 
D)  Acupuncture and acupressure

Exam 30: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Cam

The best place to learn about Ayurvedic medicine is in:

The method of manipulative and body-based CAM practice that focuses on helping patients alter involuntary body functions such as heartbeat is:

What is the difference between complementary medicine and alternative medicine?

Which of the following is commonly used orally for treating and preventing the common cold and other upper respiratory conditions?

Ginseng has been used to treat

Aromatherapy is based on:

Milk thistle:

A CAM approach that might include dream evaluation and questions about taste and smells is:

Patients taking cranberry have reported experiencing ________ as a side effect when taken in large volumes.

The practice of yoga includes:

All of the following are natural products except:

Which of the following is(are) true about the preparation of herbs?

Ginkgo is used for:

Oral garlic is used for all of the following except:

Echinacea is known by all of the following names except:

Which of the following is not considered a form of CAM?

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