Question 1

Point-of-service plans (POS)are options offered by many HMOs in which you can see a physician outside the plan and still be partially covered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Manual healing techniques are based on the idea that dysfunction in one part of the body can cause pain or dysfunction in another part.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) treating it himself 
B) visiting his physician 
C) going to the emergency room 
D) none of these 
A) treating it himself 
B) visiting his physician 
C) going to the emergency room 
D) none of these

Question 4

Cara, who is 28 years old, has experienced recurrent pain in her lower abdomen over the past two months. She has been treating herself by taking over-the-counter pain medication. She has health insurance through a health maintenance organization.
-When Cara goes to see her physician,which of the following will the physician do FIRST in diagnosing her condition?

Accepted Answer

A) order medical tests 
B) perform a physical exam 
C) ask her about her medical history 
D) consult another physician about her condition 
A) order medical tests 
B) perform a physical exam 
C) ask her about her medical history 
D) consult another physician about her condition

Question 5

The first step in the diagnostic process is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which statement is a helpful guideline for using over-the-counter (OTC)medications?

Accepted Answer

A) Try to select medications with only one active ingredient. 
B) OTC medications are safe to combine with prescription drugs. 
C) Brand name products are more effective than generic products. 
D) All of these statements are helpful guidelines. 
A) Try to select medications with only one active ingredient. 
B) OTC medications are safe to combine with prescription drugs. 
C) Brand name products are more effective than generic products. 
D) All of these statements are helpful guidelines.

Question 7

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine advises consumers to consult with their conventional health care provider before beginning complementary therapies for serious conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The United States ranks third in the number of surgical procedures performed worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Managed-care plans are more common than indemnity plans in job-based insurance coverage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cara, who is 28 years old, has experienced recurrent pain in her lower abdomen over the past two months. She has been treating herself by taking over-the-counter pain medication. She has health insurance through a health maintenance organization.
-Based on her symptoms,Cara should

Accepted Answer

A) continue to take pain medication for her symptoms. 
B) monitor herself for another month to see if the pain disappears. 
C) call her regular physician for advice and an appointment. 
D) go to the nearest emergency room. 
A) continue to take pain medication for her symptoms. 
B) monitor herself for another month to see if the pain disappears. 
C) call her regular physician for advice and an appointment. 
D) go to the nearest emergency room.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 do all of these. 
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 do all of these.

Question 15

Acupuncture is one of two primary treatment methods used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Many managed-care plans try to reduce costs over the long term by paying for routine preventative care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the two main forms of health insurance.List two advantages and disadvantages associated with each.

Accepted Answer

The two main forms of health insurance a

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Point-of-service plans (POS)are options offered by many HMOs in which you can see a physician outside the plan and still be partially covered.

Manual healing techniques are based on the idea that dysfunction in one part of the body can cause pain or dysfunction in another part.

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

The first step in the diagnostic process is

Which statement is a helpful guideline for using over-the-counter (OTC)medications?

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine advises consumers to consult with their conventional health care provider before beginning complementary therapies for serious conditions.

The United States ranks third in the number of surgical procedures performed worldwide.

Managed-care plans are more common than indemnity plans in job-based insurance coverage.

Cara, who is 28 years old, has experienced recurrent pain in her lower abdomen over the past two months. She has been treating herself by taking over-the-counter pain medication. She has health insurance through a health maintenance organization. -Based on her symptoms,Cara should

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

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

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

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

Acupuncture is one of two primary treatment methods used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Many managed-care plans try to reduce costs over the long term by paying for routine preventative care.

Describe the two main forms of health insurance.List two advantages and disadvantages associated with each.

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

Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

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

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