Question 1

Based on her symptoms,Cara should

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A)  continue to take pain medication for her symptoms.
B)  monitor herself for another month to see if the pain disappears.
C)  call her regular physician for advice and an appointment.
D)  go to the nearest emergency room.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Aun is interested in scheduling an appointment with a complementary and alternative medicine practitioner regarding lower back pain.List three guidelines that would be beneficial for Aun when she meets with this practitioner.

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1. Research the practitioner's qualifica...

Question 3

Western medicine is closely identified with the use of _______________ to treat and cure diseases.

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A)  phytochemicals
B)  antioxidants
C)  isoflavones
D)  pharmaceuticalsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Homeopathy is an example of a(n)

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A)  mind-body medicine.
B)  CAM system of medicine.
C)  naturotherapy.
D)  energy therapy.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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) All of the above

Question 6

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

Question 7

Hypnosis is one therapy offered only by conventional medical professionals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A health care professional who receives medical education very similar to that of medical doctors but whose training emphasizes musculoskeletal problems and manipulative therapy is a

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A)  doctor of podiatric medicine.
B)  doctor of osteopathic medicine.
C)  doctor of chiropractic.
D)  physical therapist.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Outdated aspirin can have an acidic odor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An explanation of a phenomena that uses the fewest causes possible is

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A)  testable.
B)  parsimonious.
C)  tentative.
D)  empirical.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Managed care plans

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A)  cost consumers more money than traditional insurance plans cost.
B)  restrict which physicians patients may use.
C)  have a fixed annual deductible.
D)  vary the monthly fee owed,based on the level of services provided.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

There is evidence that acupuncture is effective in relieving nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If you have any questions about using an over-the-counter medication,the best thing is to

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A)  avoid using it.
B)  search on the Internet.
C)  ask a pharmacist.
D)  ask a friend.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

When Cara goes to see her physician,which of the following would a good physician do FIRST in diagnosing her condition?

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A)  order medical tests
B)  perform a physical exam
C)  ask her about her medical history
D)  consult another physician about her conditionE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

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

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A)  bloodletting
B)  herbal remedies
C)  chiropractic
D)  surgeryE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

All of the following are examples of managed care plans EXCEPT

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A)  point-of-service plans.
B)  fee-for-service plans.
C)  health maintenance organizations.
D)  preferred provider organizations.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Jonas is having severe chest pains with shortness of breath that has not subsided within the last ten minutes.He should

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A)  wait at least an hour to see if his symptoms go away.
B)  take an over-the-counter medicine and see if he feels better.
C)  call and get medical advice over the phone.
D)  have someone take him to the nearest emergency room.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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 number of visits an insurance company will pay for with any single diagnosis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

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

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1. Lack of regulation and standardizatio...

Question 20

Which of the following statements about the expiration dates of medications is TRUE?

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A)  Medications should be disposed of on or before their expiration date.
B)  Expiration dates should be ignored;they are used by the manufacturer to increase sales.
C)  A study by the FDA found that 90 percent of all medications are potent several years after their stated expiration date.
D)  Medications don't ever lose their potency as long as they are sealed tight and stored in a cool,dry place.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 20: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

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

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Which of the following statements about the expiration dates of medications is TRUE?

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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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There is evidence that acupuncture is effective in relieving nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy.

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A health care professional who receives medical education very similar to that of medical doctors but whose training emphasizes musculoskeletal problems and manipulative therapy is a

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Jonas is having severe chest pains with shortness of breath that has not subsided within the last ten minutes.He should

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Capitation is a medical cost-control strategy that

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Hypnosis is one therapy offered only by conventional medical professionals.

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Western medicine is closely identified with the use of _______________ to treat and cure diseases.

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An explanation of a phenomena that uses the fewest causes possible is

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

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Outdated aspirin can have an acidic odor.

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Aun is interested in scheduling an appointment with a complementary and alternative medicine practitioner regarding lower back pain.List three guidelines that would be beneficial for Aun when she meets with this practitioner.

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Based on her symptoms,Cara should

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All of the following are examples of managed care plans EXCEPT

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Managed care plans

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

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If you have any questions about using an over-the-counter medication,the best thing is to

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Homeopathy is an example of a(n)

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When Cara goes to see her physician,which of the following would a good physician do FIRST in diagnosing her condition?

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