Deck 6: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Question 1

What is the main function of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)?

A)To seek scientific validation of and be a resource for the public for CAM therapies
B)To investigate and develop new CAM therapies
C)To produce a monthly newsletter on new CAM therapies
D)To monitor the production of dietary and herbal supplements used in CAM therapies

Answer 1

To seek scientific validation of and be a resource for the public for CAM therapies

Question 2

__________ is a form of therapy that has been used for over 2000 years to successfully treat clients with drug addiction;it is believed to restore the energy balance in the body and to stimulate the release of certain neurotransmitters and hormones.

A)Yoga
B)Meditation
C)Therapeutic touch
D)Acupuncture

Answer 2

Acupuncture

Question 3

A female client is receiving therapy for severe depression that consists of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation.This form of therapy is considered to be:

A)Energy medicine
B)Illegal according to FDA regulations
C)A form of expressive therapy
D)A biofield therapy

Answer 3

Energy medicine

Question 4

Which theory best describes energy medicine?

A)There is a harmony within the body,nature,and the world.
B)The body has a natural ability to heal itself.
C)There is a vital,life-force energy that flows through an individual's body.
D)The mind and spirit affect body functions and influence illness.

Question 5

For a client with a sleep disorder,which CAM therapy could be used safely without interference with any allopathic methods of treatment?

A)Progressive relaxation
B)Dietary supplements
C)Herbal supplements
D)Aromatherapy

Question 6

An allopathic mental health practitioner would most likely recommend which treatment for a client suffering from anxiety?

A)Expressive therapy
B)Acupuncture
C)Antianxiety agents
D)Dietary supplements

Question 7

A female client would like to use biofield therapy for her addiction to nicotine.Which form of therapy would she most likely choose?

A)Aromatherapy
B)Acupuncture
C)Nicotine patches
D)Group therapy

Question 8

A male client of Indian origin practices meditation and yoga,uses herbs and follows specific diet practices,and practices controlled breathing and exposure to sunlight.Which type of CAM therapy is this individual practicing?

A)Traditional Chinese medicine
B)Homeopathy
C)Ayurveda
D)Reiki

Question 9

A client experiencing symptoms of anxiety would benefit from which therapy?

A)Chelation
B)Phototherapy
C)Therapeutic touch
D)Magnetic therapy

Question 10

A therapy that once was denounced by the scientific community but now is being used to successfully treat victims of the events of 9/11,Hurricane Katrina,and the South Asian tsunami of 2004 and that helps the rational left side of the brain bond with a traumatic memory from the emotional right side of the brain is known as:

A)Hypnosis therapy
B)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
C)Shiatsu
D)Doshas

Question 11

A 45-year-old male client uses a treatment method that focuses on the relationship between an individual's body structure and its function.This mode of treatment is:

A)Naturopathic
B)Homeopathic
C)Chiropractic
D)Acupuncture

Question 12

A male client experiences a phobia of enclosed spaces (claustrophobia)and is seeking an energy-based therapy that he can practice and initiate on his own when he experiences symptoms.Which therapy will the nurse recommend?

A)Music and sound therapy
B)Relaxation and visualization
C)Hypnosis therapy
D)Spiritual healing

Question 13

Which CAM therapy would a nurse be most concerned about if used by a client being treated with antipsychotic medications?

A)Biologically based practices
B)Body-based practices
C)Mind-body practices
D)Technology-based practices

Question 14

A 70-year-old male client tells the nurse that he is using chelation therapy to prevent Alzheimer's disease.Which adverse effect is the client most likely to experience?

A)Allergic reactions
B)Low potassium levels
C)Elevated blood glucose levels
D)Interactions with other medications

Question 15

Massage therapy manipulates muscles and connective tissue and has been found to be very successful as a CAM method in the treatment of which disorder(s)?

A)Schizophrenia
B)Bipolar disorder
C)PTSD and OCD
D)Depression and anxiety

Question 16

Which treatments are used in biologically based practice? (Select all that apply. )

A)Dietary supplements
B)Aromatherapy
C)Herbal supplements
D)EDTA

Question 17

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)does not impose the same guidelines on __________ as it does on prescription drugs.

A)Chiropractic treatment
B)Dietary supplements
C)Homeopathic treatments
D)Hypnotic therapy

Question 18

A child who is the victim of domestic violence refuses to talk about the experience.He is doing poorly in school and having trouble sleeping.Which therapy would he benefit from?

A)Massage
B)Biofeedback
C)Aromatherapy
D)Art therapy

Question 19

Which type of therapy has yielded positive results for psychological functioning and is considered one of the safest treatment modalities?

A)Mind-body medicine
B)Chiropractic treatment
C)Dietary supplements
D)Herbal therapy

Question 20

Color therapy has been found to be especially effective in the treatment of:

A)Seasonal affective disorder
B)Bipolar disorder
C)Drug addiction
D)Generalized anxiety disorder

Question 21

New approaches to mental health care that include telemedicine,telephone counseling,and radio psychiatry are known as _______________ approaches.

Question 22

Which of the following principles best describes the beliefs of naturopathic practitioners? (Select all that apply. )

A)Treatment of the whole person should occur.
B)Prevention of diseases/disorders is a key concept.
C)The doctor is the teacher.
D)Use of wavelengths is beneficial for client treatment.

Question 23

Self-help groups provide support to individuals who are dealing with or who have had similar experiences.Which of the following are characteristics of self-help groups? (Select all that apply. )

A)Groups are informal,nonprofit,and free of charge
B)Membership requires referral from a physician or counselor
C)Meetings are facilitated by trained counselors
D)Groups provide support,education,and encouragement to members
E)Groups benefit individuals who are dealing with life-altering events such as addiction

Question 24

Which of the following CAM mental health therapies are indicated for a client with PTSD? (Select all that apply. )

A)Diet
B)Aromatherapy
C)Eye movement desensitization
D)Yoga
E)Biofeedback

Question 25

CAM is an acronym for __________.