Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following is most likely to be treated with a magnetic therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  cancer
B)  diabetes
C)  arthritis
D)  heart diseaseE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

When conventional health practice is augmented by unconventional treatments,this is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  alternative medicine.
B)  complementary medicine.
C)  unlicensed medicine.
D)  dualistic health care.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Many managed-care plans try to reduce costs over the long term by paying for routine preventive care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Generic drugs are drugs that

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A)  require a prescription from your physician.
B)  have the same active ingredients as a brand name product and generally cost more money.
C)  are effective but do not have the approval of the FDA.
D)  have the same active ingredients as a brand name product but generally cost less money.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A typical indemnity health insurance plan

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A)  costs consumers less money than other types of plans cost.
B)  restricts which physicians patients may use.
C)  bases coverage on the usual and customary charges for services.
D)  has all of these characteristics.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Marc has a fever for two days.Which of the following is likely to be Marc's best option for addressing this symptom?

Accepted Answer

A)  treating it himself
B)  visiting his physician
C)  going to the emergency room
D)  none of theseE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Buying drugs from Canada is a safe and effective way for Americans to lower their health care costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The over-the-counter medication that should NOT be given to children with flu-like symptoms because of an association with Reye's syndrome is

Accepted Answer

A)  naproxen sodium.
B)  ibuprofen.
C)  aspirin.
D)  acetaminophen.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Cara is prescribed a long course of antibiotics to treat her condition.Which of the following statements about her treatment is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  She may be able to reduce the cost of her treatment by asking for a generic form of the antibiotic.
B)  She can safely stop taking the antibiotic when her symptoms cease.
C)  She should tell her physician that she is taking oral contraceptives to avoid any possible drug interactions.
D)  She should store the antibiotic in a cool,dry,dark place and not in the medicine cabinet in her bathroom.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  empirical.
B)  rational.
C)  testable.
D)  rigorous.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

List and briefly describe the five categories of CAM and give an example of a specific CAM therapy that fits into each domain.

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Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for medicating yourself safely?

Accepted Answer

A)  Store your medication in a cool,dry place that is out of the reach of children.
B)  Do not exceed the recommended dosage or length of treatment unless you discuss it with your physician.
C)  Whenever possible,buy brand name products,as they contain more effective ingredients.
D)  Select medications with one active ingredient rather than a combination.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Most natural products in the U.S.are sold as dietary supplements and are unregulated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Managed-care plans are more common than indemnity plans in job-based insurance coverage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A form of treatment that uses therapeutic magnets would belong to which of the following domains of complementary and alternative medicine practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  mind-body intervention
B)  naturopathy
C)  biologically based
D)  energy therapyE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Sean is a basketball player who is having problems with bunions on his feet.What type of health care professional should he make an appointment to see?

Accepted Answer

A)  chiropractor
B)  podiatrist
C)  physical therapist
D)  osteopathE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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)  You need to do all of these.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Sean is a basketball player who is having problems with bunions on his feet.What type of health care professional should he make an appointment to see?

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Cara is prescribed a long course of antibiotics to treat her condition.Which of the following statements about her treatment is FALSE?

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Generic drugs are drugs that

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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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List and briefly describe the five categories of CAM and give an example of a specific CAM therapy that fits into each domain.

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

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

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Which of the following is NOT a guideline for medicating yourself safely?

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Which of the following is most likely to be treated with a magnetic therapy?

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Managed-care plans are more common than indemnity plans in job-based insurance coverage.

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A form of treatment that uses therapeutic magnets would belong to which of the following domains of complementary and alternative medicine practice?

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The over-the-counter medication that should NOT be given to children with flu-like symptoms because of an association with Reye's syndrome is

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

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

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Many managed-care plans try to reduce costs over the long term by paying for routine preventive care.

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Most natural products in the U.S.are sold as dietary supplements and are unregulated.

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Buying drugs from Canada is a safe and effective way for Americans to lower their health care costs.

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A typical indemnity health insurance plan

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Marc has a fever for two days.Which of the following is likely to be Marc's best option for addressing this symptom?

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When conventional health practice is augmented by unconventional treatments,this is known as

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