Deck 17: Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Question 1

Which of the following health practices is often assumed by users to be safe because is it "natural," and yet this practice can have powerful effects,sometimes adverse ones,and safety can be a major concern?

A) hypnosis
B) biofeedback
C) acupuncture
D) herbal remedy

Answer 1

herbal remedy

Question 2

What percentage of American adults report using some form of complementary,integrative,or alternative medicine?

A) 20 percent
B) 33 percent
C) 55 percent
D) 62 percent

Answer 2

33 percent

Question 3

The burden of proving that a dietary or herbal supplement is not safe falls on the public and the

A) Food and Drug Administration.
B) Centers for Disease Control.
C) Herbal Medicine Office.
D) Department of Health and Human Services.

Answer 3

Food and Drug Administration.

Question 4

All of the following can contribute to safety concerns with herbal products EXCEPT

A) contamination.
B) lack of standardization.
C) interaction with other medications.
D) strict regulatory requirements.

Question 5

Conventional medicine is based in part on the theory that,in simple terms,the whole can be broken down into smaller parts.This way of thinking is known as

A) the scientific model.
B) differentiated.
C) reductionist.
D) separatist.

Question 6

Alternative medical systems include all of the following EXCEPT

A) hypnosis.
B) naturopathy.
C) homeopathy.
D) Ayurvedic medicine.

Question 7

Which of the following medical systems incorporates a basic concept that good health stems from the free flow of qi (or chi),vital energy or life force,through the body?

A) conventional medicine
B) Native American medicine
C) homeopathy
D) traditional Chinese medicine

Question 8

The coordinated combination of non-mainstream and conventional medicine is called

A) homeopathic medicine.
B) herbal medicine.
C) traditional Chinese medicine.
D) integrative medicine.

Question 9

Which of the following herbal medicines may be beneficial for people with mild to moderate depression,but has side effects of increased sun sensitivity,anxiety,and headaches?

A) St. John's wort
B) ginkgo biloba
C) kava
D) aloe

Question 10

The predominant form of health care practiced in the United States is ________ medicine.

A) conventional
B) Ayurvedic
C) homeopathic
D) osteopathic

Question 11

Which of the following medical systems incorporates a concept of three energy sources called kapha,vatta,and pitta?

A) Ayurveda
B) Native American medicine
C) traditional Chinese medicine
D) naturopathy

Question 12

Complementary health practices are most commonly used by

A) adults aged 18-29.
B) men.
C) women.
D) people with lower incomes.

Question 13

How does the regulation process compare between herbal medicines and pharmaceutical drugs?

A) Herbal medicines and pharmaceutical drugs go through the same regulation process.
B) The regulation process for herbal medicines is more intense than for pharmaceutical drugs.
C) The regulation process for pharmaceutical drugs is more intense than for herbal medicines.
D) There is no regulation of herbal products.

Question 14

Juan visits his health care provider,complaining of a persistent cough.The provider focuses on the cough and believes the only cause is a bacterium and that antibiotics will fix it.What type of health care does Juan's provider practice?

A) behavioral medicine
B) conventional medicine
C) Ayurvedic medicine
D) self-care

Question 15

Which of the following health practices is based on the concept that high doses of vitamins or minerals may be necessary to obtain or maintain health?

A) hypnosis
B) homeopathic remedy
C) acupuncture
D) dietary supplementation

Question 16

Many believe that some disorders are the result of an imbalance of healthy bacteria and yeast.As a result,complementary health practitioners may prescribe ________ to cure the imbalance.

A) zinc
B) H. pylori
C) botanicals
D) probiotics

Question 17

Other terms used to identify conventional medicine include all of the following EXCEPT

A) biomedicine.
B) allopathic medicine.
C) Western medicine.
D) homeopathic medicine.

Question 18

Herbal medicines are regulated under the

A) Food and Drug Administration.
B) Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act.
C) Centers for Disease Control.
D) Herbal Medicine Act.

Question 19

The complementary health domain natural products includes all of the following EXCEPT

A) naturopathy.
B) megavitamins.
C) herbal medicine.
D) dietary supplements.

Question 20

Which of the following practices the LEAST conventional type of medicine?

A) doctor of osteopathy (D.O.)
B) medical doctor (M.D.)
C) midwife
D) homeopathic doctor

Question 21

People practice self-care every day.Which of the following individuals is NOT practicing self-care?

A) Sara attends a yoga class to relax after work.
B) Kevin ices his sprained ankle after soccer practice.
C) Kaylie visits the dentist for her first time and learns how to floss.
D) Tonya visits the school counselor to get advice about a friend's eating disorder.

Question 22

Which of the following health practices is an example of a mind-body practice-a practice based on the premise that the mind influences the body in ways that can promote or detract from well-being?

A) hypnosis
B) homeopathic remedy
C) acupuncture
D) dietary supplement

Question 23

A prominent form of mind and body intervention that exists within traditional Chinese medicine is

A) reiki.
B) moxibustion.
C) yoga.
D) t'ai chi.

Question 24

Hypnosis has been found to

A) enhance immune functioning.
B) reduce the chronic pain associated with cancer.
C) lower blood pressure.
D) shorten the course and severity of the common cold.

Question 25

Complementary health mind and body practices include all of the following EXCEPT

A) biofeedback.
B) deep breathing.
C) yoga.
D) dietary supplements.

Question 26

Which of the following is a treatment in which long,thin needles are inserted at certain points in the skin to stimulate the flow of qi?

A) biofeedback
B) homeopathy
C) acupressure
D) acupuncture

Question 27

Which of the following health practices incorporates a concept of spine subluxation-a misalignment,displacement,or dislocation of vertebrae in the spinal column-as a cause of illness?

A) traditional Chinese medicine
B) Ayurvedic medicine
C) naturopathic medicine
D) chiropractic medicine

Question 28

The energy therapy that combines physical movement,breathing techniques,and focused attention to enhance the flow of qi and boost immune functioning is called

A) magnetic therapy.
B) therapeutic touch.
C) qigong.
D) reiki.

Question 29

Acupuncture originated within what health care system?

A) traditional Chinese medicine
B) Ayurvedic medicine
C) naturopathic medicine
D) osteopathic medicine

Question 30

Which of the following medical systems is based upon a main principle that the body has the ability to heal itself? Health is believed to be the natural order if one lives wisely and simply.The focus is on cleansing and strengthening the body,rather than on treating the symptoms of a specific illness.

A) Ayurveda
B) Native American medicine
C) homeopathy
D) naturopathy

Question 31

Which of the following medical systems incorporates a law of similars,or a belief that "like cures like"? According to this principle,a substance that causes disease in a healthy person can cure the same symptoms in a sick person.

A) Native American medicine
B) homeopathy
C) traditional Chinese medicine
D) naturopathy

Question 32

Which of the following associations is NOT correct?

A) t'ai chi: traditional Chinese medicine
B) yoga: Ayurvedic medicine
C) moxibustion: traditional Chinese medicine
D) acupuncture: homeopathic medicine

Question 33

The therapy that involves a practitioner using a number of different hand positions over a patient's body to channel and direct healing energy is called

A) qigong.
B) Swedish massage.
C) magnetic therapy.
D) reiki.

Question 34

There is currently no formalized training system in the United States for which of the following types of health care?

A) Ayurvedic
B) chiropractic
C) allopathic
D) naturopathic

Question 35

Which of the following statements is NOT true about chiropractic medicine?

A) Chiropractic medicine is licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
B) Spinal manipulation has been shown to benefit patients with low back pain and neck pain.
C) Chiropractic care is rarely covered by standard health insurance.
D) Patients can experience mild discomfort, headache, and fatigue after a visit.

Question 36

Massage has been shown to be beneficial for doing all of the following EXCEPT

A) reducing pain levels.
B) reducing depression.
C) reducing heart disease.
D) improving immune function.

Question 37

Ayurvedic medicine originated in which country?

A) China
B) India
C) United States
D) Israel

Question 38

What health care system was founded by Andrew Taylor Still,an allopathic physician who disliked the toxic drugs of his time?

A) osteopathy
B) homeopathy
C) behavioral medicine
D) Ayurveda

Question 39

Which of the following medical systems is based upon a common thread between the integral relationship of humans with one another,the natural environment,and the spiritual world?

A) Ayurveda
B) homeopathy
C) traditional Chinese medicine
D) Native American medicine

Question 40

All of the following are considered energy therapies EXCEPT

A) acupuncture
B) magnet therapy
C) therapeutic touch
D) hypnotherapy

Question 41

Goals of integrative medicine include all of the following EXCEPT

A) providing more effective medical treatments.
B) reducing the cost of health care spending.
C) eliminating some health provider types.
D) providing more comprehensive medical care for all.

Question 42

The most frequently reported disease or condition for which complementary medicine is used is back pain.

Question 43

Conventional medicine is the oldest form of health care in the world.

Question 44

In December 2013,the United States spent approximately what percentage of its gross domestic product on health care?

A) 6 percent
B) 18 percent
C) 29 percent
D) 42 percent

Question 45

Complementary health practices are more commonly used by people with higher income levels.

Question 46

In conventional medicine,an illness is defined by a set of symptoms that are similar in everyone who has the illness.

Question 47

Cheryl takes an aspirin for a headache.She is practicing

A) health self-care.
B) health promotion.
C) medical self-care.
D) disease prevention.

Question 48

Energy therapies include all of the following EXCEPT

A) magnetic-field therapies.
B) qigong.
C) massage.
D) reiki.

Question 49

The production process for herbal medicines is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Question 50

Zinc is believed to boost the immune system.A recent analysis suggests that its use will shorten the course and severity of a cold if started within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms.

Question 51

Studies show that between 80 percent and 90 percent of the U.S.population has used some form of complementary,integrative,or alternative therapy.

Question 52

High doses of fat soluble vitamins (vitamins A,D,E,and K)do not cause overdose if taken for short periods of time.

Question 53

Sales of herbal remedies are currently doubling every four years.

Question 54

Complementary health practices are more commonly used by people with lower education.

Question 55

Of the following industrialized countries,which has the highest health care spending?

A) United States
B) Norway
C) Germany
D) Japan

Question 56

Last night,while watching television,you saw an advertisement for a new prescription allergy medication.This type of advertisement is an example of

A) direct-to-consumer advertising.
B) public health educational programming.
C) physician outreach services.
D) pharmacy outreach.

Question 57

Herbal medications do not interact with other types of medications.

Question 58

Complementary health practices are more commonly used by women than by men.

Question 59

Important factors to consider when making a health care decision include all of the following EXCEPT

A) the efficacy of the treatment.
B) the cost of the treatment.
C) the qualifications of the health provider.
D) direct-to-consumer advertising.

Question 60

Complementary health practices are more commonly used by men than women.

Question 61

Currently,health insurance varies in coverage for complementary or alternative medicine visits.

Question 62

Some studies suggest that practicing t'ai chi may improve physical functioning for older adults,lower blood pressure,reduce anxiety and depression,and enhance immune functioning.

Question 63

St.John's wort,an herbal remedy,has been shown to be beneficial for people with mild depression.

Question 64

Hypnosis is the use of intentional relaxation and focusing exercises to produce an altered state of consciousness (a trance-like state)in which a person is more responsive to suggestion.

Question 65

Andrew Taylor Still founded the practice of osteopathy.

Question 66

Yoga has been found to be beneficial for sleep difficulties.

Question 67

Massage therapy has been shown to be beneficial for lowering anxiety levels,lowering depression,lowering pain levels,and improving immune function.

Question 68

Most patients receiving complementary or alternative medical care continue to receive conventional care.

Question 69

Self-care is probably the most commonly utilized health option.

Question 70

The drugs most heavily marketed in direct-to-consumer advertising include medications for allergies,cholesterol,depression,and pain.

Question 71

Herbal medicine incorporates the use of succession,the dilution of curative substances.

Question 72

Modifications to one's diet are an important component of traditional Chinese medicine.

Question 73

In the United States,overlapping sectors-self-care,conventional health care,and complementary and integrative practices-influence health care choices.

Question 74

Because of its high level of health care spending,the United States has the best life expectancy rate of the industrialized countries.

Question 75

While the cost of herbal medicines has been decreasing in recent years,the cost of prescription drugs has continued to increase.

Question 76

Changes in advertising regulations by the Food and Drug Administration in 1997 prompted a reduction in direct-to-consumer ads.

Question 77

No states currently license or regulate naturopaths.

Question 78

Osteopathic medicine is the type of health care offered in most physician offices and hospitals in the United States and Canada.

Question 79

Complications from acupuncture occur frequently.

Question 80

Sometimes called biomedicine or Western medicine,________ medicine is practiced by holders of medical doctor (M.D.)degrees and by their allied health professionals,such as physical therapists,psychologists,and registered nurses.