Deck 2: Becoming a Wise Consumer

Question 1

A physician's assistant (PA) is, by law, able to do all the following except ______?

A)conduct laboratory tests
B)prescribe medication
C)give physical exams
D)provide health counseling

Answer 1

conduct laboratory tests

Question 2

In 1996, HIPAA was created for the purpose of health care providers to comply with established standards related to patient privacy, health care, fraud and standards for medical records.HIPAA stands for:

A)Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
B)Healthy Individuals Physical Action Act
C)Health Individuals and Providers Actions for Alert
D)Health Insurance Providers and Actions Act

Answer 2

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Question 3

Complementary and Alternative Medicine is defined as:

A)Diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered part of conventional Western medicine.
B)Health care providers who provide health care to lower socio-economically disadvantaged groups of people.
C)A group of ethnic based providers who treat with conventional means and systems.
D)A group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are considered to be part of conventional medicine.

Answer 3

Diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered part of conventional Western medicine.

Question 4

Acupuncture is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) to treat all but one of the following disorders.Which one?

A)allergies
B)muscular disorders
C)menstrual disorders
D)stress and tension

Question 5

Which of the practices listed below is most useful when you need to select a health-care provider?

A)Avoid the advice of women's health groups due to the limited number of physicians in the field of women's health.
B)Use the yellow pages to find the name and number of local physicians.
C)Avoid contacting hospital personnel about recommendations because of promoting their individual physician.
D)Ask local friends or relatives to recommend local physicians.

Question 6

Which of the following is not included in the "Consumer Bill of Rights"?

A)the right to an attorney for legal matters
B)the right to be informed
C)the right to respect
D)the right to be heard

Question 7

Which of the following is not a type of home health test that can be purchased over-the-counter?

A)blood-glucose monitoring test
B)migraine headache tests
C)ovulation tests
D)pregnancy tests

Question 8

Which of the following is not a reason there are concerns about the use of herbs for treatment and/or healing of diseases or disorders?

A)Need for scientific proof that herbs heal health problems
B)Herbs contain hundreds of chemicals and some with unknown side-effects
C)Herbal medicines are not approved by the FDA
D)Patent medicines contain a variety of herbs

Question 9

Jean is excited about a new cosmetic procedure that will help her look younger.She is scheduled to be treated with injections to smooth wrinkles caused by frown lines in her face.Jean will undergo treatment with:

A)Mentoplasy
B)BOTOX
C)Chemical peel
D)Liposuction

Question 10

The consumer protection agency that protects citizens against unfair business practices is the __________.

A)Food and Drug Administration
B)Dept.of Health & Human Services
C)Fair Trade Act
D)Federal Trade Commission

Question 11

The Privacy Rule, established by HIPAA, requires all but:

A)information on patient privacy rights are provided for individuals
B)hospitals and private practices adopt privacy procedures
C)medical information be provided for family members
D)patient medical records be private and secure

Question 12

Due to several health problems, Cybil has decided to try massage therapy.What benefit(s) will she likely gain?

A)Increased mental focus
B)Decreased emotional stability
C)Enhanced energy
D)Boost to immune system

Question 13

Which of the following is not a screening test for generally health women between the ages of 40 and 65?

A)clinical breast exam
B)chlamydia test
C)pap smear test
D)blood pressure & heart rate check

Question 14

Skin care products are developed to help the skin in several ways.Which of the following is not used as an additive?

A)Sunscreen
B)Alpha-hydroxy acids
C)Tretinoin
D)Melatonin

Question 15

The type of cosmetic surgery that improves sagging of the skin and jowls, reduces a double chin and improves an aging neck is called _________.

A)blepharoplasty
B)rhinoplasty
C)rhytidectomy
D)phenol procedure

Question 16

According to a survey performed in 2004 by the Department of Health and Human Services, what percent of the American public has tried acupuncture?

A)2%
B)4%
C)50%
D)60%

Question 17

Chiropractic medicine is nonscientific medical practices based on the belief that good health depends on:

A)Quality physical therapy
B)Consultation with nutritionist
C)Proper manipulation of the digestive center leading to healing nerves
D)Proper functioning of nerve impulse transmission through the nervous system

Question 18

____________ is under the jurisdiction of the FDA, and was created to help insure prescription drug information provided by drug firms is truthful, balanced, and accurately communicated.

A)Over-the-Counter Drug Act (OTCDA)
B)Direct-to-Consumer Advertising (DTC)
C)Food and Drug Administration Advertising (FDAA)
D)Consumer Care Advocacy in Fair Advertising (CCAFA)

Question 19

Cosmetic manufacturers must do all but one of the following in order to place their beauty-enhancing products on the market.Which one is unnecessary?

A)list ingredients on label
B)obtain premarket approval from the FDA
C)work in a sanitary environment
D)test color additives in products

Question 20

Ancillary types of health care practitioners who practice under the supervision of another medical practitioner in which of the following?

A)osteopathic physicians
B)physician assistant
C)psychologists
D)optometrist

Question 21

Osteopathic doctors and chiropractors have the same training and use the musculoskeletal system to determine a person's illnesses.

Question 22

Which of the following is not found on prescription drug labels?

A)name of drug
B)physician's address
C)pharmacy's address
D)strength of drug

Question 23

One of the main advantages of using a midwife during pregnancy and childbirth is the reduction in costs of medical care.

Question 24

Chiropractors comprise the 3^rd largest group of health care practitioners in the U.S.

Question 25

The FDA has established three categories for OTC drug ingredients.Category 1 contains OTC ingredients that are __________.

A)GRHL
B)GRAS and GRAE
C)insufficient data to determine safety
D)neither GRAS nor GRAE

Question 26

Concerning mental health care, a psychologist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication; a psychiatrist can provide counseling, but cannot prescribe medicine.

Question 27

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy reportedly exceeds the total number of visits to all primary-care physicians.

Question 28

A medical assistance program that helps provide health care for seniors is called ______________.

A)Medicaid
B)Medicare
C)Social Security
D)Preferred Provider Organization

Question 29

A protective program that provides benefits to workers and their families who have financial and health care needs is called __________________.

A)Medicaid
B)Medicare
C)Social Security
D)Preferred Provider Organization

Question 30

Acupuncture treats disorders by restoring balance by inserting needles at exact points in the body.

Question 31

Which of the following information, required by the USFDA, is not on the label of an OTC drug?

A)Dosage graphs
B)Active ingredient
C)Inactive ingredients
D)Warnings

Question 32

Which of the following is not recommended for safe use of beauty-enhancing products?

A)When not in use, keep containers closed tightly.
B)Do not use cosmetics if you have an eye or skin infection.
C)Never moisten dry cosmetics or applications with saliva.
D)Share cosmetics only with those people you know.

Question 33

Preparation for Physician's Assistant (PA) requires clinical study through a 5 year technical program.

Question 34

Being a wise consumer takes time, energy, and good decision-making skills.

Question 35

A medical assistance program that helps provide health care for younger, low-income women is called _____________.

A)Medicaid
B)Medicare
C)Social Security
D)Preferred Provider Organization

Question 36

The home health tests that are the biggest sellers each year are pregnancy tests.

Question 37

Mary discovered someone had stolen her purse and discovered the thief was using her name and credit cards.After filing a identity theft report, Mary should:

A)Get a copy of her credit report and check it regularly
B)Change her name and credit cards immediately
C)Move, thus changing her address so she can't be located
D)File a police report, naming the thief after she has found him/her.

Question 38

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) which provide a wide-range of medical services for a determined amount of money are which type of insurance?

A)private, fee-for-service insurance
B)comprehensive major medical plan
C)government financed insurance
D)prepaid group insurance

Question 39

There are a number of important questions to ask a physician or pharmacist if you are taking prescription medication.Select the one question below that is least important to ask.

A)What are the side-effects?
B)How do I take the medicine
C)When can I have a refill?
D)What foods and beverages do I avoid?

Question 40

To report unprofessional or unethical health-care treatment, Mary should provide a written statement and copies to the hospital board, not the doctor with whom she is concerned.

Question 41

It is expected that by the year 2027, a woman will have to wait until she is 67 years of age to receive full retirement benefits.

Question 42

Yoga is a type of alternative health care treatment that uses massage to stimulate peak functioning of the body systems.

Question 43

Government agencies provide consistent protection for consumers even with variations in political climate.

Question 44

The local or university library is a resource that houses consumer information that can assist someone in filing a complaint against a company because of a problematic product.

Question 45

The Center for Disease Control oversees OTC and prescription drugs, ensuring proper labeling and benefits outweigh the risks.

Question 46

Use of OTC appetite suppressants for long-term weight reduction does not work because women do not change their eating and exercise habits.

Question 47

Caveat vendor is a consumer-related phrase that means let the buyer beware.

Question 48

Use of silicone breast implants are restricted by the FDA.

Question 49

Credit reports of an individual can be checked when a woman applies for a loan or a credit card.The purpose is to determine if the woman has enough money in the bank to secure the loan for which she is applying.

Question 50

A plastic surgeon specializes in reconstructive surgery, while a cosmetic surgeon specializes in beauty-enhancing procedures such as face-lifts.

Question 51

The brand name of a prescription drug is the name that is patented by the pharmaceutical company that researches, manufactures, and distributes the drug.

Question 52

The amount a woman will receive from Social Security is unknown until she retires.

Question 53

Women earn Social Security protection for themselves and their children.

Question 54

Hardening of the breast, risks of cancer development, and potential interference with mammogram readings are all potential consequences of saline implant breast augmentation procedures.

Question 55

Research determined that women use an average of five prescription and OTC drugs during their pregnancy.

Question 56

Trigger-point massage is a massage method used to break up adhesions and realign scar tissue within muscle fiber.

Question 57

The FDA defines "quackery" as the promotion of a medical remedy that doesn't work and is known to be false or unproven.

Question 58

Nearly 60% of the elderly population is covered under Medicaid.

Question 59

The "bandwagon" advertising technique portrays sports celebrities, actors, medical personnel, or rock groups stating the attributes of the product they are getting paid to sell.

Question 60

In advertising, women are often depicted as frivolous, preoccupied with self-image, superficial and incapable of performing difficult tasks.

Question 61

Describe how some government health services and programs, such as Medicaid, are jeopardized during times of national economic hardship or crisis; provide examples.

Question 62

Name five types of alternative health care and explain why more women are utilizing these types of therapies?

Question 63

What are the ways that women are portrayed in advertisements?

Question 64

Explain methods and activities a woman can use to help protect herself against health-related fraudulent practices.

Question 65

List and discuss the eight components of the Consumer Bill of Rights.