Deck 28: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Cam

Question 1

Which of the following would not be considered traditional medicine?

A)X-ray imaging
B)Laboratory tests
C)Chiropractor visits
D)Physician visits

Answer 1

C
Traditional medical treatment often includes the use of prescription medications prescribed by physicians, consisting of common agents or treatments for medical conditions. Physician visits, possibly followed by radiographic examinations, laboratory tests, or other tests, are also considered traditional medical treatments. An alternative approach might consist of visits to a chiropractor.

Question 2

The primary use for saw palmetto is to treat:

A)Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
B)High blood pressure
C)Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
D)Depression

Answer 2

A
Saw palmetto is widely used as an herbal treatment for BPH, but it is also orally used as a mild diuretic, sedative, antiseptic, and antiinflammatory agent.

Question 3

Ginkgo is used for:

A)Gastrointestinal (GI) upset
B)Alzheimer disease
C)High blood pressure
D)Diabetes

Answer 3

B
Ginkgo biloba, also known as ginkgo, is widely used for conditions affecting memory such as Alzheimer disease and vascular dementia.

Question 4

Which of the following is commonly used orally for treating and preventing the common cold and other upper respiratory conditions?

A)Echinacea
B)Saw palmetto
C)Ginko biloba
D)Soy

Question 5

The 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) reported that close to _____ of adults in the United States use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

A)20%
B)40%
C)60%
D)80%

Question 6

Which of the following is not true regarding black cohosh?

A)Black cohosh is used for hot flashes.
B)It may be toxic to the liver.
C)Black cohosh is also called blue or white cohosh.
D)All of the above statements are true.

Question 7

Which of the following is not considered CAM?

A)Natural products
B)Mind and body medicines
C)Manipulative practices
D)All are CAM

Question 8

Echinacea is known by all of the following names except:

A)Sampson root
B)Narrow-leafed purple coneflower
C)Red sunflower
D)Soy

Question 9

Which of the following statements is(are) true about acupuncture?

A)Acupuncture is based on the Chinese belief that the body is made of energy channels.
B)It involves the use of hand pressure at various points of the body.
C)Acupuncture is a cure for addictions.
D)Both answers A and B are true.

Question 10

Oral garlic is used for all of the following except:

A)High cholesterol
B)High blood pressure
C)Fungus
D)Angina

Question 11

Cranberry is used for:

A)Diabetes
B)Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
C)Treatment or prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs)
D)Treatment of respiratory tract infections

Question 12

Goals of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) include:

A)Researching alternative medicine
B)Training people in CAM techniques
C)Providing consumer information about CAM therapy
D)All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following statements is(are) not true of herbs and herbal supplements?

A)Herbs and herbal supplements are considered dietary supplements.
B)They are subjected to different U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations than drugs.
C)They are natural and therefore not harmful.
D)All of the above statements are true.

Question 14

Most externally applied herbal preparations are used to treat:

A)Bruises, burns, and other skin irritations
B)Sore muscles and cramps
C)Headaches
D)Both A and B

Question 15

Why is it important for pharmacy technicians to be familiar with herbal products?

A)Pharmacy technicians can then recommend alternatives to prescription medications.
B)Technicians can then recommend appropriate vitamin supplements.
C)They are then able to identify people who may want or need counseling.
D)Pharmacy technicians can then know which herbal products to promote.

Question 16

All of the following are natural products except:

A)Herbs
B)Vitamins and minerals
C)Acetaminophen
D)Probiotics

Question 17

What is the difference between complementary medicine and alternative medicine?

A)They involve completely different treatments.
B)They have different origins.
C)Complementary medicine is used in addition to conventional medicine, whereas alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine.
D)Both A and C are true.

Question 18

Therapy based on the specific belief that dilutions of medicinal substances that cause a specific symptom can be used to treat an illness that produces the same symptoms is called:

A)Homeopathic medicine
B)Ayurveda
C)Chiropractic medicine
D)Complementary medicine

Question 19

Many of the CAMs are used for prophylaxis, which means to:

A)Treat specific conditions
B)Prevent disease
C)Monitor a disease
D)None of the above

Question 20

St John's wort is used for:

A)Depression
B)GI upset
C)Diarrhea
D)Constipation

Question 21

Black cohosh may increase the effects of:

A)Esterified estrogens
B)Diuretics
C)Antiinflammatories
D)Analgesics

Question 22

Milk thistle:

A)Is used for toxic liver disease caused by chemicals such as alcohol.
B)Has been intravenously administered for treating mushroom poisoning.
C)The seed of milk thistle is the most commonly used part of the plant.
D)All of the above statements are true.

Question 23

Which of the following is not considered a form of CAM?

A)Yoga
B)Meditation
C)Weight lifting
D)Acupuncture and acupressure

Question 24

Which of the following is(are) true about the preparation of herbs?

A)Preparations of teas are stronger than capsules.
B)Herbs can be simmered over heat in water for 15 to 20 minutes.
C)Herbs can be left to soak in cold water over many hours.
D)All of the above statements are true.

Question 25

The practice of yoga includes:

A)Flexibility
B)Breathing techniques
C)Meditation
D)All of the above

Question 26

A CAM approach that might include dream evaluation and questions about taste and smells is:

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

Question 27

The best place to learn about Ayurvedic medicine is in:

A)China
B)India
C)Any United States medical school
D)Australia

Question 28

Aromatherapy is based on:

A)Changing bad habits
B)Adjusting the spirit
C)Using various blends of fragrances to relieve certain ailments
D)None of the above

Question 29

The method of manipulative and body-based CAM practice that focuses on helping patients alter involuntary body functions such as heartbeat is:

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

Question 30

Which of the following individuals should definitely seek counseling before initiating herbal therapy?

A)Pregnant women
B)Individuals taking anticoagulant medications
C)Those with high blood pressure
D)All of the above