Question 1

The over-the-counter medication that should NOT be given to children with flu-like symptoms is

Accepted Answer

Aspirin should not be given to children with flu-like symptoms due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious condition.

Question 2

Which of the following is FALSE regarding over-the-counter medicine?

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The answer of Which of the following is FALSE regarding...

Question 3

Jonas is having severe chest pains with shortness of breath that has not subsided within the last ten minutes. He should

Accepted Answer

Severe chest pains with shortness of breath are symptoms of a possible heart attack, which is a medical emergency. Waiting or taking over-the-counter medicine could potentially worsen the situation. It is best for Jonas to have someone take him to the nearest emergency room immediately.

Question 4

Chinese herbal remedies include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Chinese herbal remedies do not typically include vitamins as a separate category. They primarily consist of animal and plant products, as well as some mineral-based substances.

Question 5

The goal of TCM is not only to treat illnesses but to:

Accepted Answer

TCM aims to address not only current illness, but also to promote overall health and prevent future disease. This includes supporting the immune system, increasing energy, and preventing disease.

Question 6

Biofield therapies are based around energy fields that are thought to originate

Accepted Answer

Biofield therapies are based on the concept that living organisms have energy fields that surround their bodies and that disruptions in these fields can lead to physical or emotional illness. These energy fields are thought to originate from within the body of the patient, rather than the sun, the practitioner, or the environment.

Question 7

Homeopathy is an example of a(n)

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Homeopathy is considered an alternative medical system, which is defined as a complete system for treatment of disease that is not a part of conventional medicine. Homeopathy is based on the principle that "like cures like," meaning that a substance that causes symptoms similar to a disease is used to treat that disease in a highly diluted form. It is not considered a biological-based therapy because it does not use natural substances to treat the body, nor is it a mind-body intervention or energy therapy.

Question 8

Which of the following is a practitioner who is trained to examine the eyes, detect eye diseases, and treat vision problems?

Accepted Answer

An optometrist is specifically trained in examining the eyes, detecting eye diseases, and treating vision problems. A pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the care of children, a podiatrist specializes in foot care, and an oncologist specializes in the treatment of cancer.

Question 9

All of the following are important reasons why consumers use CAM therapies, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Maintaining weight is not typically a primary reason for using Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies, whereas boosting the immune system, lowering cholesterol, and quitting smoking are more common motivations.

Question 10

Cara, who is 28 years old, has experienced recurrent pain in her lower abdomen over the past two months. She has been treating herself by taking over-the-counter pain medicatio Based on her symptoms, Cara should

Accepted Answer

Recurrent pain in the lower abdomen could be a sign of various underlying health issues, including ovarian cysts, endometriosis, or urinary tract infections. Self-medicating with over-the-counter pain medication is not a long-term solution and does not address the underlying problem. It is best for Cara to seek medical advice and an appointment with her regular physician to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Question 11

Scientific explanations have all of the following characteristics, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The term "treatable" is not a commonly used characteristic of scientific explanations. The other three choices (parsimonious, empirical, rational) are widely recognized as important features of scientific explanations.

Question 12

The scientific method is both a way of acquiring knowledge and a way of thinking that involves all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The scientific method involves careful and systematic observation, measurement, experimentation, and analysis to acquire knowledge. It does not involve "eliminating options that do not have a good 'feel'" as this approach relies on intuition rather than empirical evidence.

Question 13

The number of inpatient and outpatient surgeries in Canada has done which of the following over the past decade?

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The number of inpatient surgeries has decreased over the past decade, while the number of outpatient surgeries has increased.

Question 14

Parsimonious means :

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Parsimonious means explaining phenomena using the fewest possible number of causes or explanations.

Question 15

Examples of recurrent symptoms in which a medical professional should be consulted include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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The answer of Examples of recurrent symptoms in which a...

Question 16

What percentage of total health expenditures are out of pocket expenses for Canadians?

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Out-of-pocket expenses account for about 15% of total health expenditures in Canada.

Question 17

Bioelectromagnetic-based therapies involve the use of electromagnetic fields to treat

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The answer of Bioelectromagnetic-based therapies involve the use of electromagnetic...

Question 18

Which of the following is a primary treatment method used in traditional Chinese medicine?

Accepted Answer

Herbal remedies are a primary treatment method used in traditional Chinese medicine, whereas surgery, massage, and chiropractic are not typically used in this practice.

Question 19

Marc has had a fever for two days. Which of the following is likely to be Marc's best option for addressing this symptom?

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The answer of Marc has had a fever for two...

Question 20

Which of the following products cannot be kept in a bathroom medicine cabinet safely?

Accepted Answer

Decongestants should not be kept in a bathroom medicine cabinet because the humidity and temperature fluctuations can affect their potency and shelf life.

Quiz 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine