Question 1

Treatments utilized in conjunction with Western medical therapies.&#10;A) Alternative medicine&#10;B) Complementary medicine&#10;C) Integrative medicine&#10;D) Allopathic medicine

Accepted Answer

Complementary medicine refers to treatments used alongside standard Western medical therapies.

Question 2

When non-mainstream health practices are utilized in place of conventional care.&#10;A) Alternative medicine&#10;B) Complementary medicine&#10;C) Integrative medicine&#10;D) Allopathic medicine

Accepted Answer

Alternative medicine refers to non-mainstream health practices used instead of conventional medical treatments.

Question 3

In 2007, the race/ethnicity that used CAM most often.&#10;A) American Indians/Alaskan Natives&#10;B) Whites&#10;C) Hispanics&#10;D) Blacks&#10;E) Asians

Accepted Answer

American Indians/Alaskan Natives have the highest CAM usage rate among all racial/ethnic groups in the United States.

Question 4

CAM is used most often for this health problem.&#10;A) Headaches&#10;B) Back pain&#10;C) Insomnia&#10;D) Obesity

Accepted Answer

CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) is most often used for back pain, as many people seek alternative treatments like chiropractic care, acupuncture, and massage therapy to manage this condition.

Question 5

The Sanskrit word that means the science of life.&#10;A) Homeopathy&#10;B) Reiki&#10;C) Qi&#10;D) Ayurveda

Accepted Answer

Ayurveda is a Sanskrit term that translates to "the science of life," focusing on holistic health and well-being.

Question 6

The CAM practice based on the theory that five great elements are the basis for all living things.&#10;A) Ayuvedic medicine&#10;B) Homeopathy&#10;C) Qi Gong&#10;D) Reiki

Accepted Answer

Ayurvedic medicine is based on the theory that five great elements (earth, water, fire, air, and ether) are the basis for all living things.

Question 7

Yoga consists of going through asanas, which are:&#10;A) physical postures&#10;B) breathing exercises&#10;C) mantras&#10;D) hand movements

Accepted Answer

Asanas in yoga refer to the physical postures or poses that are practiced to improve flexibility, strength, and balance.

Question 8

The theory of Qi states that energy runs through this many meridians.&#10;A) 6&#10;B) 8&#10;C) 10&#10;D) 12

Accepted Answer

According to traditional Chinese medicine, Qi flows through 12 primary meridians in the body.

Question 9

An ancient healing practice based on diagnosis from a pattern of symptoms rather than by identifying specific illness. Treatment includes herbs and acupuncture.&#10;A) Ayuvedic medicine&#10;B) Homeopathy&#10;C) Reiki&#10;D) Traditional Chinese medicine

Accepted Answer

Traditional Chinese medicine is based on diagnosing patterns of symptoms and includes treatments like herbs and acupuncture.

Question 10

In Yin and Yang, the term Yin refers to:&#10;A) Darkness&#10;B) Heat&#10;C) Early morning&#10;D) Excitement

Accepted Answer

Yin is associated with darkness, coolness, and passivity in the Yin and Yang philosophy.

Question 11

Hydrotherapy is an example of this type of CAM.&#10;A) Ayurvedic medicine&#10;B) Chinese medicine&#10;C) Naturopathy&#10;D) Reiki

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hydrotherapy is an example of this type...

Question 12

The following is true about Reiki.&#10;A) It is believed to have originated in Tibet.&#10;B) Practitioners must be certified by a state board.&#10;C) There is strong evidence of its effectiveness.&#10;D) It is used to diagnose health problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following is true about Reiki.&#10;A) It...

Question 13

Herbal supplements are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Herbal supplements are regulated by the U.S....

Deck 4: Complementary and Alternative Medicine