Question 1

Spending on prescription drugs is rising faster than the rate of inflation and is now the fastest-growing portion of health care spending in the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Despite their growing popularity,many complementary 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 3

Medicaid is a health care program that covers low-income people.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

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A)  mind-body intervention
B)  alternative medical systems
C)  biological-based therapy
D)  energy therapyE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

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

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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.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Homeopathy is an example of a(n)

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A)  mind-body intervention.
B)  alternative medical system.
C)  biologically based therapy.
D)  energy therapy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Physicians sometimes overprescribe drugs in response to pressure from patients.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

People without insurance are less likely to obtain

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A)  childhood immunizations.
B)  eyeglasses.
C)  treatment for chronic conditions like asthma.
D)  all of these.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Michelle is concerned about the medication her doctor has prescribed for treatment of her ailment.What questions should she ask her physician or pharmacist to ensure the safety and effectiveness of her treatment?

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Michelle should ask her physician or pha...

Question 10

Indemnity health care plans offer consumers more choice of health care providers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Herbal remedies are 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)  biologically based
D)  energy therapyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

In traditional Chinese medicine,herbal remedies are categorized as having yin or yang characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements about medical tests is TRUE?

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A)  They are usually requested by the patient to confirm the diagnosis.
B)  They can provide information to help solve medical problems.
C)  They are always 100 percent accurate in helping to diagnose a medical problem.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Western researchers might explain the effects of acupuncture as being the result of

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A)  correction of the flow of qi.
B)  rebalancing of yin and yang.
C)  release of hormones and neurotransmitters.
D)  restoration of equilibrium.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

The most commonly used form of manual healing is

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A)  acupressure.
B)  Rolfing.
C)  chiropractiC.
D)  massage.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Explanations of data based on evidence gathered by the senses through systematic observations are

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A)  empirical.
B)  rational.
C)  testable.
D)  rigorous.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Describe three of the potential safety issues related to herbal remedies.For each issue you list,provide specific examples.

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1. Lack of regulation and standardizatio...

Question 18

Capitation is a medical cost-control strategy that

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A)  limits the number of patients covered on a group policy.
B)  increases the employee-paid portion of an employer-provided policy based on the employee's 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.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

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1. Educate the person about their condit...

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Physicians sometimes overprescribe drugs in response to pressure from patients.

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In traditional Chinese medicine,herbal remedies are categorized as having yin or yang characteristics.

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

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Which of the following statements about medical tests is TRUE?

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Michelle is concerned about the medication her doctor has prescribed for treatment of her ailment.What questions should she ask her physician or pharmacist to ensure the safety and effectiveness of her treatment?

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

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Medicaid is a health care program that covers low-income people.

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Spending on prescription drugs is rising faster than the rate of inflation and is now the fastest-growing portion of health care spending in the United States.

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Western researchers might explain the effects of acupuncture as being the result of

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Capitation is a medical cost-control strategy that

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Indemnity health care plans offer consumers more choice of health care providers.

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

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Herbal remedies are an example of which of the following domains of complementary and alternative medicine practice?

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

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Homeopathy is an example of a(n)

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People without insurance are less likely to obtain

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