Question 1

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

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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

Western medicine is firmly based on the scientific method of obtaining knowledge and explaining health-related phenomena.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An NIH panel of experts found evidence that acupuncture is effective for

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A)  relieving pain after surgery.
B)  relieving menstrual cramps.
C)  treating asthma.
D)  treating carpal tunnel syndrome.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Fatima has a cough for three weeks.Which of the following is likely to be Fatima's best option for addressing this symptom?

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A)  waiting two more weeks to see if she improves
B)  treating herself
C)  checking with a physician
D)  going to the emergency roomE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Self-assessment of medical symptoms begins with

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A)  purchase of over-the-counter drugs.
B)  observation of your own body.
C)  medical self-tests.
D)  a phone call to your doctor.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Problems can occur with a prescription because of a physician's poor handwriting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Therapies or practices that do NOT form part of conventional health care are called

Accepted Answer

A)  therapeutic treatments.
B)  complementary and alternative medicine.
C)  nonconventional medicine.
D)  mainstream health care.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Severe shortness of breath is a valid reason to go to the nearest emergency room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Based on her insurance plan,if Cara consults a physician she should contact

Accepted Answer

A)  a specialist (gynecologist) in her neighborhood.
B)  a physician recommended by her coworker who had similar symptoms.
C)  the primary care physician assigned by her health maintenance organization.
D)  an emergency room physician.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Western medicine focuses primarily on the spiritual and psychological aspects of human functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  You should ask for recommendations from family,friends,or coworkers.
B)  The best time to look for a primary care physician is before you are sick and need assistance.
C)  You should check to see that your insurance plan does not limit your choices.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Professionally administered diagnostic tests are 100 percent accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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)  stimulation of the body's release of natural painkillers and hormones.
D)  desensitization of the tissue through deadened nerve endings.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

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

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Question 17

In preferred provider organizations (PPOs),participating physicians and hospitals provide treatment at fees that are below their usual charges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe a strategy for effective communication with your physician before,during,and after a medical appointment.

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Effective communication with your physic...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  yoga
B)  visualization
C)  tai chi chuan
D)  all of theseE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

The complementary and alternative medicine therapy that involves the use of highly diluted extracts that would in larger quantities produce the symptoms of an illness is

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional Chinese medicine.
B)  qigong.
C)  Reiki.
D)  homeopathy.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 20: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

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

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Western medicine focuses primarily on the spiritual and psychological aspects of human functioning.

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

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Severe shortness of breath is a valid reason to go to the nearest emergency room.

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Western medicine is firmly based on the scientific method of obtaining knowledge and explaining health-related phenomena.

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An NIH panel of experts found evidence that acupuncture is effective for

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Based on her insurance plan,if Cara consults a physician she should contact

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The complementary and alternative medicine therapy that involves the use of highly diluted extracts that would in larger quantities produce the symptoms of an illness is

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

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Problems can occur with a prescription because of a physician's poor handwriting.

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

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Professionally administered diagnostic tests are 100 percent accurate.

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Therapies or practices that do NOT form part of conventional health care are called

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Self-assessment of medical symptoms begins with

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Describe a strategy for effective communication with your physician before,during,and after a medical appointment.

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Fatima has a cough for three weeks.Which of the following is likely to be Fatima's best option for addressing this symptom?

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