Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Canada Health Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   available within country only
B)   universally accessible
C)   accessible without income barriers
D)   comprehensive in coverageE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Outdated aspirin can have an acidic odour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a healthcare professional?

Accepted Answer

A)   research oncologist
B)   medical sonographers
C)   respiratory therapist
D)   speech-language pathologistE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

CAM tends to be based on which of the following?

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A)   accumulated experience
B)   healing traditions
C)   healing traditions and accumulated experience
D)   scienceE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

The over-the-counter medication that should NOT be given to children with flu-like symptoms is

Accepted Answer

A)   acetaminophen.
B)   naproxen sodium.
C)   ibuprofen.
D)   aspirin.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   physical therapists
B)   psychotherapists
C)   registered nurses
D)   registered dietitiansE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

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 medicatio Cara is prescribed a long course of antibiotics to treat her condition. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding her treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)   She should tell her physician that she is taking oral contraceptives to avoid any possible drug interactions.
B)   She may be able to reduce the cost of her treatment by asking for a generic form of the antibiotic.
C)   She should store the antibiotic in a cool, dry, dark place and not in the medicine cabinet in her bathroom.
D)   She can safely stop taking the antibiotic when her symptoms cease.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)   surgery
B)   herbal remedies
C)   massage
D)   chiropracticE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is a specialist in fitting eyeglasses and making lenses to correct vision problems?

Accepted Answer

A)   optician
B)   optometrist
C)   oncologist
D)   ophthalmologistE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   qi.
B)   vis vitalis.
C)   yang.
D)   prana.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which one of the following is considered a mind-body intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)   visualization
B)   t'ai chi ch'uan
C)   yoga, visualization, t'ai chi ch'uan
D)   yogaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following products cannot be kept in a bathroom medicine cabinet safely?

Accepted Answer

A)   decongestants
B)   alcohol wipes
C)   gauze pads
D)   disinfectantsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

People over the age of 65 account for approximately what percentage of medications?

Accepted Answer

A)   20
B)   40
C)   80
D)   60E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The domain which involves complete systems of theory and practice that have evolved independently of and often long before the conventional biomedical approach is:

Accepted Answer

A)   biological-based therapies.
B)   mind-body interventions.
C)   alternative medical systems.
D)   energy therapies.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Joan's doctor has recommended she have heart surgery. Which of the following would NOT be an important question she should ask her doctor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Why do I need surgery at this time?
B)   How many people decline this surgery?
C)   What can I expect before, during, and after the surgery?
D)   What are the risks and complications associated with the surgery?E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

All of the following are public health measures that have been implemented to destroy potential pathogens, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin supplementation
B)   sewage disposal
C)   chlorination of drinking water
D)   food safety regulationsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is a practitioner who specializes in oral hygiene?

Accepted Answer

A)   optometrist
B)   hygienist and dentist
C)   hygienist
D)   dentistE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following is FALSE regarding over-the-counter medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)   There are over 100, 000 OTC drugs available.
B)   Many of these medicines were formerly prescription drugs.
C)   Medications must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration before being available as an over-the-counter product.
D)   They are medicines that Health Canada through the Food and Drug Act has deemed safe for use without a physician's prescription.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Which one of the following is considered a mind-body intervention?

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding over-the-counter medicine?

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People over the age of 65 account for approximately what percentage of medications?

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

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Joan's doctor has recommended she have heart surgery. Which of the following would NOT be an important question she should ask her doctor?

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

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The over-the-counter medication that should NOT be given to children with flu-like symptoms is

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Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Canada Health Act?

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CAM tends to be based on which of the following?

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Outdated aspirin can have an acidic odour.

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All of the following are public health measures that have been implemented to destroy potential pathogens, EXCEPT

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

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Which of the following products cannot be kept in a bathroom medicine cabinet safely?

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Which of the following is a practitioner who specializes in oral hygiene?

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

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Which of the following is a specialist in fitting eyeglasses and making lenses to correct vision problems?

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

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Which of the following is NOT a healthcare professional?

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The domain which involves complete systems of theory and practice that have evolved independently of and often long before the conventional biomedical approach is:

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Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Which one of the following is considered a mind-body intervention?

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding over-the-counter medicine?

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People over the age of 65 account for approximately what percentage of medications?

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

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Joan's doctor has recommended she have heart surgery. Which of the following would NOT be an important question she should ask her doctor?

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

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The over-the-counter medication that should NOT be given to children with flu-like symptoms is

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Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Canada Health Act?

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CAM tends to be based on which of the following?

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Outdated aspirin can have an acidic odour.

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All of the following are public health measures that have been implemented to destroy potential pathogens, EXCEPT

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

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Which of the following products cannot be kept in a bathroom medicine cabinet safely?

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Which of the following is a practitioner who specializes in oral hygiene?

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

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Which of the following is a specialist in fitting eyeglasses and making lenses to correct vision problems?

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

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Which of the following is NOT a healthcare professional?

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