Question 1

How many Canadians visit a chiropractor each year?

Accepted Answer

A)   1.5 million
B)   3 million
C)   4.5 million
D)   6 millionE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

A medical procedure in which a viewing instrument is inserted into a body cavity or opening is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   endoscopy.
B)   retinopathy.
C)   surgery.
D)   probing.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Herbal remedies are an example of which of the following domains of complementary and alternative medicine practice?

Accepted Answer

A)   mind-body intervention
B)   alternative medical systems
C)   biological-based therapy
D)   energy therapyE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

What percentage of Canadians report using natural health products?

Accepted Answer

A)   25
B)   40
C)   59
D)   73E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Western medicine is firmly based on the scientific method of obtaining knowledge and explaining health-related phenomena.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

People who write about traumatic experiences report all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   fewer symptoms.
B)   fewer visits to the doctor.
C)   improved mood.
D)   elevated blood pressureE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

All the following are important questions for evaluating health information presented by the media, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   Is the report based on research or an anecdote?
B)   What is the source of the information?
C)   Are the statistics believable?
D)   Who were the participants involved in the study?E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

With more than 100,000 OTC drugs on the market, about _______ percent of all medications are sold over the counter.

Accepted Answer

A)   25
B)   40
C)   60
D)   85E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Explanations of data based on evidence gathered by the senses and via systematic observations are

Accepted Answer

A)   empirical.
B)   rational.
C)   testable.
D)   rigorously evaluated.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding medical tests?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are usually ordered by a patient online to help complete the diagnosis.
B)   They can provide information for us to aid in better self-help.
C)   They are always 100 percent accurate in helping to diagnose a medical problem.
D)   They are usually ordered by the physician to complete the diagnosis and can provide information to help solve medical problems.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Reiki is an example of which of the following domains of complementary and alternative medicine practice?

Accepted Answer

A)   mind-body intervention
B)   alternative medical systems
C)   biological-based therapy
D)   energy therapyE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is a specialist in fitting eyeglasses and making lenses to correct vision problems?

Accepted Answer

A)   optometrist
B)   oncologist
C)   ophthalmologist
D)   opticianE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Example of biological based therapies include all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   special dietary considerations.
B)   prayer.
C)   herbal therapies.
D)   orthomolecular therapies.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Hypnosis is a therapy offered only by conventional medical professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Based on her symptoms, Cara should

Accepted Answer

A)   continue to take pain medication for her symptoms.
B)   monitor herself for another two months to see if the pain disappears.
C)   call her regular physician for advice and an appointment.
D)   go to the nearest emergency room.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is a practitioner who specializes in the medical and surgical care of the feet?

Accepted Answer

A)   optometrist
B)   oncologist
C)   podiatrist
D)   pediatricianE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

An individual who has a fever and a sore neck may have which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)   hepatitis B
B)   chicken pox
C)   meningitis
D)   mumpsE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   wait at least an hour to see if his symptoms go away.
B)   take an over-the-counter medicine and see if he feels better.
C)   call and get medical advice over the phone.
D)   have someone take him to the nearest emergency room.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Parsimonious means :

Accepted Answer

A)   Following the rules of logic and consistency with known facts.
B)   Explain phenomena by using the fewest number of causes.
C)   Broad explanatory power.
D)   Verifiable through direct observation.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an emergency for which you should go to the nearest emergency room?

Accepted Answer

A)   severe shortness of breath
B)   uncontrollable bleeding
C)   minor first-degree burn
D)   poisoning or drug overdoseE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Which of the following is a practitioner who specializes in the medical and surgical care of the feet?

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Herbal remedies are an example of which of the following domains of complementary and alternative medicine practice?

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Parsimonious means :

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Based on her symptoms, Cara should

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding medical tests?

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What percentage of Canadians report using natural health products?

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Reiki is an example of which of the following domains of complementary and alternative medicine practice?

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How many Canadians visit a chiropractor each year?

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People who write about traumatic experiences report all the following, EXCEPT:

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Which of the following is NOT an emergency for which you should go to the nearest emergency room?

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Western medicine is firmly based on the scientific method of obtaining knowledge and explaining health-related phenomena.

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With more than 100,000 OTC drugs on the market, about _______ percent of all medications are sold over the counter.

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Explanations of data based on evidence gathered by the senses and via systematic observations are

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Hypnosis is a therapy offered only by conventional medical professionals.

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

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An individual who has a fever and a sore neck may have which of the following conditions?

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Which of the following is a specialist in fitting eyeglasses and making lenses to correct vision problems?

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Example of biological based therapies include all the following, EXCEPT:

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All the following are important questions for evaluating health information presented by the media, EXCEPT:

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A medical procedure in which a viewing instrument is inserted into a body cavity or opening is called:

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