Question 1

Explanations that follow the rules of logic are

Accepted Answer

A) empirical. 
B) rational. 
C) tentative. 
D) parsimonious. 
A) empirical. 
B) rational. 
C) tentative. 
D) parsimonious.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

A governmental health insurance program for Americans over age 65 is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Generic drugs are drugs that

Accepted Answer

A) require a prescription from your physician. 
B) have the same active ingredients as a brand name product and generally cost more money. 
C) are effective but do not have the approval of the FDA. 
D) have the same active ingredients as a brand name product but generally cost less money. 
A) require a prescription from your physician. 
B) have the same active ingredients as a brand name product and generally cost more money. 
C) are effective but do not have the approval of the FDA. 
D) have the same active ingredients as a brand name product but generally cost less money.

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

Which of the following statements about the expiration dates of medications is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 9

Medications should be stored in a warm and humid place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) Drugs can only be marketed for purposes approved by the FDA. 
B) Many off-label uses are safe. 
C) It occurs when a drug is approved by the FDA for one purpose and then prescribed for a purpose not listed on the label. 
D) It occurs most often when doctors err in prescribing a drug. 
A) Drugs can only be marketed for purposes approved by the FDA. 
B) Many off-label uses are safe. 
C) It occurs when a drug is approved by the FDA for one purpose and then prescribed for a purpose not listed on the label. 
D) It occurs most often when doctors err in prescribing a drug.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

List four characteristics of symptoms that may indicate that physician advice is needed.List five types of emergencies that require urgent help and a trip to the nearest emergency room.

Accepted Answer

Four characteristics of symptoms that ma

Question 13

A majority of botanically based therapies are sold as dietary supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List and explain six guidelines for helping a person self-medicate safely.

Accepted Answer

1. Educate the person about their condit

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) keeping a symptom diary to track pain,fatigue,and other symptoms. 
B) checking with regulatory agencies to see if complaints have been lodged against the practitioner. 
C) finding out in advance the expected length and cost of treatment. 
D) speaking with your physician about the CAM therapy only after you have tried it for a month. 
A) keeping a symptom diary to track pain,fatigue,and other symptoms. 
B) checking with regulatory agencies to see if complaints have been lodged against the practitioner. 
C) finding out in advance the expected length and cost of treatment. 
D) speaking with your physician about the CAM therapy only after you have tried it for a month.

Explanations that follow the rules of logic are

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

A governmental health insurance program for Americans over age 65 is

Generic drugs are drugs that

Based on her symptoms,Cara should

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

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

Which of the following statements about the expiration dates of medications is TRUE?

Medications should be stored in a warm and humid place.

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

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

List four characteristics of symptoms that may indicate that physician advice is needed.List five types of emergencies that require urgent help and a trip to the nearest emergency room.

A majority of botanically based therapies are sold as dietary supplements.

List and explain six guidelines for helping a person self-medicate safely.

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

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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Exam 15: Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Explanations that follow the rules of logic are

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

A governmental health insurance program for Americans over age 65 is

Generic drugs are drugs that

Based on her symptoms,Cara should

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

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

Which of the following statements about the expiration dates of medications is TRUE?

Medications should be stored in a warm and humid place.

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

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

List four characteristics of symptoms that may indicate that physician advice is needed.List five types of emergencies that require urgent help and a trip to the nearest emergency room.

A majority of botanically based therapies are sold as dietary supplements.

List and explain six guidelines for helping a person self-medicate safely.

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

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

Filters