Question 1

If you have a cough that lasts for three weeks,you should consult a physician.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Optometrists are M.D.eye specialists who can perform eye surgery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Strategies for good communication with your physician include all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) making a written list of questions before your appointment. 
B) bringing a list of the medications you are taking to your appointment. 
C) saving your major concerns until the doctor brings them up. 
D) repeating to the doctor what you understand you're supposed to do. 
A) making a written list of questions before your appointment. 
B) bringing a list of the medications you are taking to your appointment. 
C) saving your major concerns until the doctor brings them up. 
D) repeating to the doctor what you understand you're supposed to do.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT considered an allied health care provider?

Accepted Answer

A) psychotherapists 
B) registered nurses 
C) physical therapists 
D) registered dietitians 
A) psychotherapists 
B) registered nurses 
C) physical therapists 
D) registered dietitians

Question 5

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 6

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 information posted at the Web sites for the FDA and the NCCAM. 
C) finding out in advance the expected length and cost of treatment. 
D) speaking with your physician about the CAM therapy only after you've tried it for a month. 
A) keeping a symptom diary to track pain,fatigue,and other symptoms. 
B) checking information posted at the Web sites for the FDA and the NCCAM. 
C) finding out in advance the expected length and cost of treatment. 
D) speaking with your physician about the CAM therapy only after you've tried it for a month.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Capitation is a medical cost-control strategy that

Accepted Answer

A) limits the number of patients covered on a group policy. 
B) increases the employee-paid portion of an employer-provided policy,depending on the number of dependents. 
C) sets a monthly amount that a physician can earn from any individual patient covered under the policy. 
D) limits the amounts the insurance company will pay out for any single diagnosis. 
A) limits the number of patients covered on a group policy. 
B) increases the employee-paid portion of an employer-provided policy,depending on the number of dependents. 
C) sets a monthly amount that a physician can earn from any individual patient covered under the policy. 
D) limits the amounts the insurance company will pay out for any single diagnosis.

Question 10

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 11

The complementary and alternative medicine therapy that involves the use of highly diluted extracts is

Accepted Answer

A) traditional Chinese medicine. 
B) qigong. 
C) Reiki. 
D) homeopathy. 
A) traditional Chinese medicine. 
B) qigong. 
C) Reiki. 
D) homeopathy.

Question 12

Homeopathy is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Professionally administered diagnostic tests are 100 percent accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The patient should ask the physician to repeat the diagnosis and instructions before leaving the office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

List five strategies for effective communication with your physician before,during,and after a medical appointment.In addition,list three strategies that can make e-mail communication with your physician safe and effective.

Accepted Answer

Five strategies for effective communicat

Question 17

Sean is a basketball player who is having problems with bunions on his feet.With which health care professional should he make an appointment to see?

Accepted Answer

A) chiropractor 
B) podiatrist 
C) physical therapist 
D) osteopath 
A) chiropractor 
B) podiatrist 
C) physical therapist 
D) osteopath

Question 18

Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on reestablishing balanced flow of qi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Most surgical procedures in the United States are performed in response to emergencies,such as a severe injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

If you have a cough that lasts for three weeks,you should consult a physician.

Optometrists are M.D.eye specialists who can perform eye surgery.

Strategies for good communication with your physician include all of the following,EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT considered an allied health care provider?

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.

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

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

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

Capitation is a medical cost-control strategy that

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.

The complementary and alternative medicine therapy that involves the use of highly diluted extracts is

Homeopathy is an example of a(n)

Professionally administered diagnostic tests are 100 percent accurate.

The patient should ask the physician to repeat the diagnosis and instructions before leaving the office.

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

List five strategies for effective communication with your physician before,during,and after a medical appointment.In addition,list three strategies that can make e-mail communication with your physician safe and effective.

Sean is a basketball player who is having problems with bunions on his feet.With which health care professional should he make an appointment to see?

Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on reestablishing balanced flow of qi.

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

Most surgical procedures in the United States are performed in response to emergencies,such as a severe injury.

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