Deck 17: Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Question 1

The CAM domain manipulative and body-based practices includes all of the following EXCEPT

A)spinal manipulation.
B)t'ai chi.
C)massage therapy.
D)Rolfing.

Answer 1

t'ai chi.

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

reductionist.

Question 3

When all forms of complementary and alternative medicine are included, what percentage of Americans report using some form of CAM practice?

A)20 percent
B)38 percent
C)55 percent
D)62 percent
E)85 percent

Answer 3

38 percent

Question 4

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)Ayurveda
B)Native American medicine
C)homeopathy
D)traditional Chinese medicine
E)naturopathy

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

"A group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine" defines which medical grouping?

A)homeopathic medicine
B)herbal medicine
C)traditional Chinese medicine
D)complementary and alternative medicine

Question 7

When all forms of complementary and alternative medicine are included, what domain of CAM practice is the most commonly used?

A)chiropractic care
B)yoga
C)natural products
D)Reiki

Question 8

Ayurvedic medicine originated in which country, where it remains widely practiced?

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

Question 9

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 10

The CAM domain mind and body medicine includes all of the following EXCEPT

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

Question 11

Energy therapies include all of the following EXCEPT

A)magnetic-field therapies.
B)Qigong.
C)Feldenkrais.
D)Reiki.

Question 12

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
E)iridology: naturopathic medicine

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

There are four main domains of complementary and alternative medicine.Which of the following is NOT one of the four domains?

A)mind and body medicine
B)natural products
C)osteopathy
D)manipulative and body-based therapies

Question 15

The CAM domain natural products includes all of the following EXCEPT

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

Question 16

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)acupuncture
D)Ayurvedic medicine
E)self-care

Question 17

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)behavioral medicine
D)naturopathy
E)acupuncture

Question 18

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
E)naturopathy

Question 19

Whole medical systems include all of the following EXCEPT

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

Question 20

Which of the following medical systems incorporates a concept of three energy sources called kapha, vatta, and pitta? Good health is believed to occur when the three energy sources are in balance.

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

Question 21

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 22

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)conventional medicine
D)naturopathic medicine
E)chiropractic medicine

Question 23

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
E)herbal remedy

Question 24

Which country has the highest health care spending in the world?

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

Question 25

Herbal and dietary supplements are tested for safety and side effects prior to release by which organization?

A)Food and Drug Administration
B)Office of Dietary Supplements and Health Education
C)Centers for Disease Control
D)Herbal Medicine Office
E)Herbal products do not require testing for safety and side effects prior to release.

Question 26

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 27

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 28

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.
E)Serious side effects of spinal manipulation, such as paralysis and stroke, are rare.

Question 29

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 30

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 31

A prominent form of mind-body exercise that exists within traditional Chinese medicine is

A)Qigong
B)moxibustion
C)yoga
D)t'ai chi

Question 32

Acupuncture originated within what health care system?

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

Question 33

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)t'ai chi
E)herbal remedy

Question 34

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
E)herbal remedy

Question 35

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 36

All of the following are considered energy therapies EXCEPT

A)Qigong
B)magnet therapy
C)light therapy
D)therapeutic touch
E)acupuncture

Question 37

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)naturopathy
C)homeopathy
D)traditional Chinese medicine
E)Native American medicine

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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 40

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)traditional Chinese medicine
E)naturopathy

Question 41

In the year 2007, 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 42

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

Question 43

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

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

In the United States, three overlapping sectors (self-care, conventional health care, and alternative health care) influence choices of health care.

Question 46

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

Question 47

Where an individual turns for medical help and attention is influenced by many factors including one's culture, age, prior health history, prior health experiences, country of origin, and country of residence.

Question 48

CAM practices are more commonly used by women than by men.

Question 49

One side effect to using intranasal zinc to shorten the duration of a cold is the potential for permanent loss of smell.

Question 50

Complications from acupuncture occur frequently.

Question 51

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

Question 52

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 53

Yoga has been found to be beneficial for sleep difficulties.

Question 54

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

Question 55

CAM practices are more commonly used by men than women.

Question 56

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 57

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 58

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

Question 59

CAM practices are more commonly used by people with lower education.

Question 60

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 61

Herbal medications do not interact with other types of medications.

Question 62

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

Question 63

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

Question 64

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

Question 65

Andrew Taylor Still founded the practice of osteopathy.

Question 66

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

Question 67

Health care spending within the United States is the third highest in the world.

Question 68

Alternative medicine treatments are difficult to research because treatments are often personalized.

Question 69

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

Question 70

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

Question 71

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

Question 72

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

Question 73

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 74

Sales of herbal remedies are currently doubling every four years.

Question 75

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

Question 76

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

Question 77

Direct-to-consumer advertisements enhance the medicalization of personality traits and physical differences.

Question 78

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

Question 79

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 80

No states currently license or regulate naturopaths.