Deck 21: Herbs, Vitamins, and Minerals

Question 1

Which mineral prevents anemia?

A)Iodine
B)Calcium
C)Fluoride
D)Iron
E)Magnesium

Answer 1

Iron

Question 2

Which treatment means "like cures like"?

A)Homeostasis
B)Homo sapiens
C)Homeopathy
D)Hemostasis

Answer 2

Homeopathy

Question 3

RDA is the abbreviation for

A)required daily amount.
B)recommended daily allowance.
C)required daily allowance.
D)recommended daily allotment.

Answer 3

recommended daily allowance.

Question 4

Most insurance companies refuse to pay for CAM because

A)it is too expensive.
B)it is too different.
C)there is not enough scientific evidence to support its use.
D)not enough physicians accept the practices.

Question 5

All of the following statements about herbal medications are true EXCEPT

A)many people use herbs to self-medicate.
B)herbal remedies are not harmful in most cases.
C)it is not necessary to discuss herbal remedies with patients.
D)herbal remedies can be dangerous if taken in the wrong quantities or when they interact with certain medications.

Question 6

Herbal medications are available as

A)tablets.
B)teas.
C)roots.
D)topical preparations.
E)tablets, teas, roots, and topical preparations.

Question 7

Which of the following minerals boosts the immune system?

A)Manganese
B)Phosphorus
C)Silicon
D)Vanadium
E)Zinc

Question 8

Which of the following herbal remedies induces sleep?

A)Camphor
B)Caraway
C)Cayenne pepper
D)Melatonin
E)Licorice

Question 9

Which of the following herbal remedies is an antidepressant?

A)Ginseng
B)St.John's wort
C)Ginkgo biloba
D)Ginger
E)Saw palmetto

Question 10

Massage therapy, aromatherapy, and acupuncture are all examples of

A)CAM.
B)BAM.
C)CAT.
D)BAT.

Question 11

Which of the following herbal remedies improves urinary function?

A)Ginseng
B)St.John's wort
C)Ginkgo biloba
D)Ginger
E)Saw palmetto

Question 12

Which of the following aids with blood clotting?

A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin C
C)Vitamin D
D)Vitamin E
E)Vitamin K

Question 13

The following statements are true about herbal preparations EXCEPT

A)sources of information on herbs may not contain information about safety, efficacy, and dosing.
B)herbs are regulated just as strictly as all other medications.
C)there may be inconsistent amounts of an herb in different manufacturers' products.
D)herbs are not regulated by the FDA.

Question 14

Which mineral prevents dental cavities?

A)Cobalt
B)Iodine
C)Iron
D)Fluoride
E)Calcium

Question 15

Which of the following is necessary to prevent spina bifida in fetuses?

A)Niacin
B)Folic acid
C)Ascorbic acid
D)Cobalamin
E)Thiamine

Question 16

An alteration in which of the following electrolytes will cause thyroid disease?

A)Calcium
B)Magnesium
C)Potassium
D)Sodium
E)Iodine

Question 17

Which herb is supposed to boost energy and the immune system?

A)Ginseng
B)St.John's Wort
C)Ginkgo biloba
D)Ginger
E)Saw palmetto

Question 18

The Eastern philosophy focuses on the body's

A)ability to heal itself.
B)fragility.
C)strength.
D)ability to know what is wrong.

Question 19

Which of the following prevents osteoporosis?

A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin B
C)Vitamin C
D)Vitamin D
E)Vitamin E

Question 20

Thiamine is also known as which of the following?

A)Vitamin B1
B)Vitamin B2
C)Vitamin B3
D)Vitamin B5
E)Vitamin B6

Question 21

Match each term with its definition.
Usually can be made from other substances in the body if needed

A)Essential amino acids
B)Nonessential amino acids
C)Saturated fats
D)Unsaturated fats
E)Herbs
F)Vitamins
G)Minerals
H)Water-soluble vitamins
I)Fat-soluble vitamins

Question 22

Water-soluble vitamins include which of the following?

A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin B
C)Vitamin C
D)Vitamins A, B, and C
E)Vitamins B and C

Question 23

Match each term with its definition.
Organic nutrients that are essential to regulate the chemical processes in the body

A)Essential amino acids
B)Nonessential amino acids
C)Saturated fats
D)Unsaturated fats
E)Herbs
F)Vitamins
G)Minerals
H)Water-soluble vitamins
I)Fat-soluble vitamins

Question 24

Minerals that are required in very small amounts are called

A)trace minerals.
B)minor minerals.
C)major minerals.
D)minimal minerals.

Question 25

All of the following are major minerals EXCEPT

A)calcium.
B)magnesium.
C)potassium.
D)sodium.
E)iron.

Question 26

Fat-soluble vitamins include all of the following EXCEPT

A)vitamin A.
B)vitamin B.
C)vitamin D.
D)vitamin E.
E)vitamin K.

Question 27

The compound(s) that are/is considered the building block(s) of protein are/is

A)lipids.
B)amino acids.
C)major minerals.
D)lactic acid.

Question 28

Trace minerals include all of the following EXCEPT

A)chromium.
B)iron.
C)phosphorus.
D)iodine.
E)zinc.

Question 29

Match each substance with its category.
Lipid supplement

A)Vitamin E
B)Riboflavin
C)Saffron
D)Potassium
E)Chromium
F)Glutamine
G)Lecithin

Question 30

Match each term with its definition.
Vitamins that are stored in the body for future use, including vitamins A, D, E, and K

A)Essential amino acids
B)Nonessential amino acids
C)Saturated fats
D)Unsaturated fats
E)Herbs
F)Vitamins
G)Minerals
H)Water-soluble vitamins
I)Fat-soluble vitamins

Question 31

Match each term with its definition.
Only obtained from diet and the body does not store them for future use

A)Essential amino acids
B)Nonessential amino acids
C)Saturated fats
D)Unsaturated fats
E)Herbs
F)Vitamins
G)Minerals
H)Water-soluble vitamins
I)Fat-soluble vitamins

Question 32

Minerals that are required in large amounts are called

A)trace minerals.
B)major minerals.
C)required minerals.
D)important minerals.

Question 33

Which of the following statements about amino acids is true?

A)There are 10 essential amino acids.
B)There are 15 nonessential amino acids.
C)Essential amino acids can be obtained only through the diet and are not stored for future use.
D)Nonessential amino acids can be obtained only through the diet and are stored for future use.

Question 34

Match each term with its definition.
Obtained from animals and are solid at room temperature

A)Essential amino acids
B)Nonessential amino acids
C)Saturated fats
D)Unsaturated fats
E)Herbs
F)Vitamins
G)Minerals
H)Water-soluble vitamins
I)Fat-soluble vitamins

Question 35

Match each term with its definition.
Originate from plant sources and are liquid at room temperature

A)Essential amino acids
B)Nonessential amino acids
C)Saturated fats
D)Unsaturated fats
E)Herbs
F)Vitamins
G)Minerals
H)Water-soluble vitamins
I)Fat-soluble vitamins

Question 36

Match each substance with its category.
Major mineral

A)Vitamin E
B)Riboflavin
C)Saffron
D)Potassium
E)Chromium
F)Glutamine
G)Lecithin

Question 37

Match each term with its definition.
Have been used as medications for centuries

A)Essential amino acids
B)Nonessential amino acids
C)Saturated fats
D)Unsaturated fats
E)Herbs
F)Vitamins
G)Minerals
H)Water-soluble vitamins
I)Fat-soluble vitamins

Question 38

Which of the following statements about lipids is true?

A) They are not necessary for a healthy life.
B) They store energy.
C) They insulate body tissues from heat and cold.
D) They cushion and protect our internal organs.
E) They store energy, insulate body tissues, and cushion and protect our internal organs.

Question 39

Match each term with its definition.
Vitamins that are not stored and need replenishing daily, including the B and C vitamins.
Match each substance with its category.

A)Essential amino acids
B)Nonessential amino acids
C)Saturated fats
D)Unsaturated fats
E)Herbs
F)Vitamins
G)Minerals
H)Water-soluble vitamins
I)Fat-soluble vitamins

Question 40

Match each term with its definition.
Inorganic chemical elements that are necessary to the health and maintenance of the body's biologic processes

A)Essential amino acids
B)Nonessential amino acids
C)Saturated fats
D)Unsaturated fats
E)Herbs
F)Vitamins
G)Minerals
H)Water-soluble vitamins
I)Fat-soluble vitamins

Question 41

Match each substance with its category.
Water-soluble vitamin

A)Vitamin E
B)Riboflavin
C)Saffron
D)Potassium
E)Chromium
F)Glutamine
G)Lecithin

Question 42

Match each substance with its category.
Fat-soluble vitamin

A)Vitamin E
B)Riboflavin
C)Saffron
D)Potassium
E)Chromium
F)Glutamine
G)Lecithin

Question 43

Match each substance with its category.
Trace mineral

A)Vitamin E
B)Riboflavin
C)Saffron
D)Potassium
E)Chromium
F)Glutamine
G)Lecithin

Question 44

Match each substance with its category.
Amino acid

A)Vitamin E
B)Riboflavin
C)Saffron
D)Potassium
E)Chromium
F)Glutamine
G)Lecithin

Question 45

Match each substance with its category.
Herb

A)Vitamin E
B)Riboflavin
C)Saffron
D)Potassium
E)Chromium
F)Glutamine
G)Lecithin