Question 1

Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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.

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Question 3

Traditional Chinese medicine is characterized by all of the following,EXCEPT:

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A)  abstract concepts.
B)  sophisticated set of techniques and methods.
C)  individualized diagnosis,treatment,and prevention.
D)  identical disease approaches.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Patients should make a symptom list before going to a medical appointment which includes all of the following,EXCEPT:

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A)  when they started.
B)  how long they last.
C)  what makes them better or worse.
D)  why they are happening.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Approximately how many prescriptions are filled per person each year in Canada?

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A)  5
B)  9
C)  14
D)  20E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A test result that fails to correctly detect a disease or condition is called:

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A)  false negative.
B)  false positive.
C)  inaccurate.
D)  true positive.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

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

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A)  You should ask for recommendations from family,friends,or coworkers.
B)  The best time to look for a primary care physician is when you are sick and need assistance.
C)  You should check to see that your insurance plan does not limit your choices.
D)  A and BE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

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

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A)  universally accessible
B)  comprehensive in coverage
C)  available within country only
D)  accessible without income barriersE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following services vary province by province in their delivery and coverage?

Accepted Answer

A)  dental care
B)  prescription drugs
C)  optometric services
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

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

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A)  severe pains.
B)  unexplained lumps.
C)  changes in a mole.
D)  difficulty swallowing.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

All of the following are important questions to ask with respect to evaluation online health information,EXCEPT:

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A)  Who runs the site?
B)  Who pays for the site?
C)  Where does the information come from?
D)  Does the information seem valid?E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

All of the following are common patient-caused problems with prescription drugs,EXCEPT:

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A)  skipping doses.
B)  taking incorrect doses.
C)  stopping too soon.
D)  substituting other drugs for the prescribed one.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Parsimonious means :

Accepted Answer

A)  Following the rules of logic and consistency with known facts.
B)  Explain phenomena by using the fewest number of causes.
C)  Broad explanatory power.
D)  Verifiable through direct observation.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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)  All of these choices are needeD.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

If a physician prescribes the wrong drug or a dangerous combination of drugs,resulting problems are especially prevalent for ___________,who typically take more medications.

Accepted Answer

A)  children
B)  young adults
C)  older adults
D)  infantsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Western medicine identifies the causes of disease as pathogens,genetic factors,and unhealthy lifestyles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Western medicine identifies the causes of disease as:

Accepted Answer

A)  pathogens.
B)  genetic factors.
C)  changes at the molecular and cellular levels as a result of lifestyle choices.
D)  all of the above.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Hypnosis is a therapy offered only by conventional medical professionals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Western medicine identifies the causes of disease as pathogens,genetic factors,and unhealthy lifestyles.

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Patients should make a symptom list before going to a medical appointment which includes all of the following,EXCEPT:

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All of the following are important questions to ask with respect to evaluation online health information,EXCEPT:

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A test result that fails to correctly detect a disease or condition is called:

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Western medicine identifies the causes of disease as:

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Traditional Chinese medicine is characterized by all of the following,EXCEPT:

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Which of the following services vary province by province in their delivery and coverage?

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

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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 principle of the Canada Health Act?

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

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Parsimonious means :

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Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

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All of the following are common patient-caused problems with prescription drugs,EXCEPT:

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Hypnosis is a therapy offered only by conventional medical professionals.

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

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If a physician prescribes the wrong drug or a dangerous combination of drugs,resulting problems are especially prevalent for ___________,who typically take more medications.

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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.

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

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