Question 1

The complementary and alternative medicine therapy that involves the use of highly diluted extracts is

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A)   traditional Chinese medicine.
B)   Reiki.
C)   homeopathy.
D)   qigong.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The medical history includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   social history.
B)   current symptoms.
C)   past medical history.
D)   secondary reason for the visit.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the expiration dates of medications?

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A)   Medications should be disposed of on or before their expiration date.
B)   The best way to get rid of expired medications is to take to a hospital or pharmacy.
C)   Medications don't ever lose their potency as long as they are sealed tight and stored in a cool, dry place
D)   Expiration dates should be ignored; they are used by the manufacturer to increase sales.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

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

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 5

Example of energy therapies include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   therapeutic touch.
B)   Qi gong.
C)   osteopathy.
D)   Reiki.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

A test result that incorrectly detects a disease or condition in a healthy person is called:

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

Question 7

The goal of TCM is not only to treat illnesses but to:

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A)   support the immune system.
B)   prevent disease.
C)   increase energy.
D)   support the immune system, prevent disease, and increase energy.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Example of biological based therapies include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   herbal therapies.
B)   orthomolecular therapies.
C)   special dietary considerations.
D)   prayer.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

If you have a cough that lasts for three weeks, you should consult a physician.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Parsimonious means :

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A)   Explain phenomena by using the fewest number of causes.
B)   Following the rules of logic and consistency with known facts.
C)   Verifiable through direct observation.
D)   Broad explanatory power.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The Canada Health Act has how many basic tenets?

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A)   3
B)   4
C)   5
D)   6E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Experts found evidence that acupuncture is effective for

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A)   relieving pain after surgery.
B)   relieving menstrual cramps.
C)   treating carpal tunnel syndrome.
D)   preventing headaches.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above A

Question 13

Marc has had 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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A)   going to the emergency room
B)   going to a walk-in clinic
C)   visiting his physician
D)   self-treatmentE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Approximately how many Chinese herbal remedies are there?

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A)   5800
B)   2500
C)   7500
D)   4000E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Studies show that patients who are more active in interacting with physicians enjoy better health outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding off-label use of a drug?

Accepted Answer

A)   Forty percent of medications used for off-label use result in adverse reactions to the patient.
B)   More than half of off-label prescriptions are made with ample evidence supporting such use.
C)   It occurs when a drug is approved by Health Canada for one purpose and then prescribed for purposes not listed on the label.
D)   It occurs most often when doctors err in prescribing a drug.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Homeopathy is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   biological-based therapy.
B)   alternative medical system.
C)   mind-body intervention.
D)   energy therapy.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)   bringing a list of the medications you are taking to your appointment.
B)   saving your major concerns until the doctor brings them up.
C)   repeating to the doctor what you understand you're supposed to do.
D)   making a written list of questions before your appointment.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 20

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)   infants
B)   older adults
C)   young adults
D)   childrenE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

The complementary and alternative medicine therapy that involves the use of highly diluted extracts is

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The medical history includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding the expiration dates of medications?

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

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Example of energy therapies include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A test result that incorrectly detects a disease or condition in a healthy person is called:

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The goal of TCM is not only to treat illnesses but to:

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Example of biological based therapies include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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If you have a cough that lasts for three weeks, you should consult a physician.

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Parsimonious means :

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The Canada Health Act has how many basic tenets?

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Experts found evidence that acupuncture is effective for

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Marc has had 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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Approximately how many Chinese herbal remedies are there?

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Studies show that patients who are more active in interacting with physicians enjoy better health outcomes.

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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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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding off-label use of a drug?

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Homeopathy is an example of a(n)

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

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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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