Question 1

All of the following are important for the patient attending a doctor's appointment, EXCEPT:

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A)   be specific and concise about your symptoms.
B)   present your concerns at the beginning of the visit.
C)   be honest and open about your concerns.
D)   challenging your physician if you do not support their advice.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Biofield therapies are based around energy fields that are thought to originate

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A)   from the sun.
B)   within the body of the patient.
C)   from the body of the practitioner.
D)   from the environment.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

With more than 100,000 OTC drugs on the market, about percent of all medications are sold over the counter.

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A)   40
B)   85
C)   60
D)   25E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Examples of severe symptoms in which a medical professional should be consulted include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   major injuries.
B)   emergencies.
C)   blurry vision.
D)   severe pains.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

All of the following products should be kept in a cool, dark, and dry place, EXCEPT:

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A)   antibiotic ointment.
B)   hydrogen peroxide.
C)   antihistamine.
D)   antiseptic.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Despite their growing popularity, many conventional 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 8

The first step in the diagnostic process is

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A)   a second opinion.
B)   a medical history.
C)   taking medical tests.
D)   a physical exam.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

What percentage of individuals who engage in expressive writing experience positive changes in their health condition?

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A)   65
B)   25
C)   50
D)   20E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is always the last step of the TCM process?

Accepted Answer

A)   inquiry
B)   inspection.
C)   listening and smelling.
D)   palpation.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Hypnosis is a therapy offered only by conventional medical professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A person should check with a physician about symptoms with any of the following characteristics, EXCEPT symptoms that are

Accepted Answer

A)   severe.
B)   familiar.
C)   recurrent.
D)   persistent.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is TRUE regarding choosing a primary care physician?

Accepted Answer

A)   The best time to look for a primary care physician is when you are sick and need assistance.
B)   You should ask for recommendations from family, friends, or coworkers.
C)   You should check to see that your insurance plan does not limit your choices.
D)   A more senior physician is always a better choice than a new graduate as they have greater knowledge.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following are the most commonly used CAM techniques?

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A)   massage
B)   relaxation techniques
C)   herbal medicine
D)   herbal medicine, massage, or relaxation techniquesE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding managing medical problems?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most symptoms require treatment with OTC drugs or professional assistance.
B)   An individual with a chronic condition such as diabetes should consult a physician before using an OTC drug.
C)   Self-evaluation of symptoms and self-treatment with OTC drugs is a major part of the Canadian health care system.
D)   Professional medical advice is recommended for a symptom that is severe, unusual, persistent, or recurrent.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How many meridians or pathways are believed to be in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)   6-10
B)   5-7
C)   12-15
D)   9-12E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Western medicine traditionally relies on the use of to treat and cure diseases.

Accepted Answer

A)   pharmaceuticals
B)   phytochemicals
C)   isoflavins
D)   antioxidantsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Self-assessment of medical symptoms begins with

Accepted Answer

A)   purchase of over-the-counter drugs.
B)   medical self-tests.
C)   a phone call to your doctor.
D)   observation of your own body.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following would NOT be a purpose or condition for which consumers are likely to turn to complementary and alternative medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)   chronic joint problems
B)   smoking cessation
C)   weight loss
D)   broken bonesE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Which of the following is always the last step of the TCM process?

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding choosing a primary care physician?

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Which of the following are the most commonly used CAM techniques?

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How many meridians or pathways are believed to be in the human body?

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What percentage of individuals who engage in expressive writing experience positive changes in their health condition?

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All of the following products should be kept in a cool, dark, and dry place, EXCEPT:

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

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Self-assessment of medical symptoms begins with

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Hypnosis is a therapy offered only by conventional medical professionals.

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All of the following are important for the patient attending a doctor's appointment, EXCEPT:

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Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

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Which of the following would NOT be a purpose or condition for which consumers are likely to turn to complementary and alternative medicine?

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Western medicine traditionally relies on the use of to treat and cure diseases.

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Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding managing medical problems?

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Biofield therapies are based around energy fields that are thought to originate

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A person should check with a physician about symptoms with any of the following characteristics, EXCEPT symptoms that are

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

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With more than 100,000 OTC drugs on the market, about percent of all medications are sold over the counter.

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The first step in the diagnostic process is

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Examples of severe symptoms in which a medical professional should be consulted include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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