Question 1

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

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A)   boosting their immune system.
B)   lowering their cholesterol levels.
C)   maintaining weight.
D)   quitting smoking.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

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

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A)   They are medicines that Health Canada through the Food and Drug Act has deemed safe for use without a physician's prescription.
B)   Medications must be approved by Health Canada before being available as an over-the-counter product.
C)   There are over 100,000 OTC drugs available.
D)   Many of these medicines were formerly prescription drugs.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

All the following are good strategies for evaluating complementary and alternative therapies, EXCEPT:

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A)   keeping a symptom diary to track pain, fatigue, and other symptoms.
B)   checking information posted at the websites for Health Canada and the Natural Health Products.
C)   finding out in advance the expected length and cost of treatment.
D)   speaking with your physician about the CAM therapy only after you've tried it for a month.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

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

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A)   from the sun.
B)   within the body of the patient.
C)   from the environment.
D)   from the body of the practitioner.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

People over the age of 65 account for approximately what percentage of medications?

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A)   20
B)   40
C)   60
D)   80E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The number of inpatient surgeries have _________________ and outpatient surgeries have ______________________in Canada over the past decade?

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A)   both increased
B)   both decreased
C)   increased and decreased respectively
D)   decreased and increased respectivelyE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

One of the criticisms against alternative medicine remedies, such as those of traditional Chinese medicine, is that

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A)   they are totally ineffective.
B)   they are much more dangerous than traditional Western medicine remedies.
C)   their production threatens the existence of several species of plants and animals.
D)   they are too expensive.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

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

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A)   gauze pads
B)   disinfectants
C)   decongestants
D)   alcohol wipesE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

How many meridians or pathways are believed to be in the human body?

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A)   5-7
B)   6-10
C)   9-12
D)   12-15E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

TCM always involves a four-step process with all the following steps, EXCEPT:

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A)   listening and smelling.
B)   inquiry.
C)   inspection.
D)   investigation.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on re-establishing balanced flow of qi.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is TRUE regarding choosing a primary care physician?

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A)   You should ask for recommendations from family, friends, or coworkers.
B)   The best time to look for a primary care physician is when you are sick and need assistance.
C)   You should check to see that your insurance plan does not limit your choices.
D)   A more senior physician is always a better choice than a new graduate as they have greater knowledge.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

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

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A)   naproxen sodium.
B)   ibuprofen.
C)   aspirin.
D)   acetaminophen.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

When Cara goes to see her physician, which of the following will he do FIRST in diagnosing her condition?

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A)   He will order medical tests.
B)   He will perform a physical exam.
C)   He will ask her about her medical history.
D)   He will consult another physician about her condition prior to her appointment.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The first step in the diagnostic process is

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A)   a physical exam.
B)   taking medical tests.
C)   a medical history.
D)   a second opinion.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Many botanically-based therapies are sold as dietary supplements.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Adverse drug events occur for all the following reasons, EXCEPT:

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A)   medication errors.
B)   off-label drug use.
C)   online pharmacies.
D)   misdiagnosis.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Most people using CAM therapies discuss them with their physicians.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

All the following are natural health products, EXCEPT:

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A)   herbal remedies.
B)   homeopathic medicines.
C)   probiotics.
D)   vitamins and minerals in food.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on re-establishing balanced flow of qi.

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The number of inpatient surgeries have _________________ and outpatient surgeries have ______________________in Canada over the past decade?

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How many meridians or pathways are believed to be in the human body?

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Most people using CAM therapies discuss them with their physicians.

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All the following are natural health products, EXCEPT:

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The first step in the diagnostic process is

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Many botanically-based therapies are sold as dietary supplements.

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One of the criticisms against alternative medicine remedies, such as those of traditional Chinese medicine, is that

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

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All the following are good strategies for evaluating complementary and alternative therapies, EXCEPT:

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Adverse drug events occur for all the following reasons, EXCEPT:

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People over the age of 65 account for approximately what percentage of medications?

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

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding choosing a primary care physician?

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

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Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

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

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When Cara goes to see her physician, which of the following will he do FIRST in diagnosing her condition?

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

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TCM always involves a four-step process with all the following steps, EXCEPT:

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