Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Indemnity health care plans offer consumers more choice of health care providers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Managed care plans

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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. 
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 5

Michelle is concerned about the medication her doctor has prescribed for treatment of her ailment.What questions should she ask her physician or pharmacist to ensure the safety and effectiveness of her treatment?

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Michelle should ask her physician or pha

Question 6

Physicians sometimes overprescribe drugs in response to pressure from patients.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements about over-the-counter medication is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

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) All of these statements are true. 
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) All of these statements are true.

Question 9

An approach that replaces conventional medicine is known as

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A) alternative medicine. 
B) complementary medicine. 
C) integrative medicine. 
D) dualistic health care. 
A) alternative medicine. 
B) complementary medicine. 
C) integrative medicine. 
D) dualistic health care.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an example of taking a drug incorrectly?

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A) stopping before the course of treatment is done 
B) skipping a dose 
C) replacing a brand name with generic 
D) taking extra if symptoms do not improve 
A) stopping before the course of treatment is done 
B) skipping a dose 
C) replacing a brand name with generic 
D) taking extra if symptoms do not improve

Question 11

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

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A) waiting two more weeks to see if she improves 
B) treating herself 
C) checking with a physician 
D) going to the emergency room 
A) waiting two more weeks to see if she improves 
B) treating herself 
C) checking with a physician 
D) going to the emergency room

Question 12

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

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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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

If you have any questions about using an over-the-counter medication,the best thing is to

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A) avoid using it. 
B) search on the Internet. 
C) ask a pharmacist. 
D) ask a frienD. 
A) avoid using it. 
B) search on the Internet. 
C) ask a pharmacist. 
D) ask a frienD.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

Which of the following statements about botanicals is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) The majority of botanical products are sold as FDA-approved pharmaceuticals. 
B) FDA inspections ensure that botanicals are free from contaminants. 
C) There is no evidence of any potentially serious drug-herb interaction. 
D) Well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on a number of botanicals. 
A) The majority of botanical products are sold as FDA-approved pharmaceuticals. 
B) FDA inspections ensure that botanicals are free from contaminants. 
C) There is no evidence of any potentially serious drug-herb interaction. 
D) Well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on a number of botanicals.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about medical tests is TRUE?

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A) They are usually requested by the patient to confirm 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) All of these statements are true. 
A) They are usually requested by the patient to confirm 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) All of these statements are true.

Question 19

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

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

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

Indemnity health care plans offer consumers more choice of health care providers.

Managed care plans

Michelle is concerned about the medication her doctor has prescribed for treatment of her ailment.What questions should she ask her physician or pharmacist to ensure the safety and effectiveness of her treatment?

Physicians sometimes overprescribe drugs in response to pressure from patients.

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

Which of the following statements about over-the-counter medication is TRUE?

An approach that replaces conventional medicine is known as

Which of the following is NOT an example of taking a drug incorrectly?

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

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

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

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?

If you have any questions about using an over-the-counter medication,the best thing is to

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

Which of the following statements about botanicals is TRUE?

Which of the following statements about medical tests is TRUE?

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.

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

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Exam 15: Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

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

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

Indemnity health care plans offer consumers more choice of health care providers.

Managed care plans

Michelle is concerned about the medication her doctor has prescribed for treatment of her ailment.What questions should she ask her physician or pharmacist to ensure the safety and effectiveness of her treatment?

Physicians sometimes overprescribe drugs in response to pressure from patients.

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

Which of the following statements about over-the-counter medication is TRUE?

An approach that replaces conventional medicine is known as

Which of the following is NOT an example of taking a drug incorrectly?

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

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

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

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?

If you have any questions about using an over-the-counter medication,the best thing is to

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

Which of the following statements about botanicals is TRUE?

Which of the following statements about medical tests is TRUE?

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.

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

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

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