Question 1

Which of the following is a practitioner who specializes in oral hygiene?

Accepted Answer

A)   optometrist
B)   podiatrist
C)   oral oncologist
D)   hygienist and dentistE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Ramon has been stung by a bee and is now becoming short of breath. Which of the following is likely to be the best strategy for dealing with Ramon's symptom?

Accepted Answer

A)   waiting an hour to see if his condition improves
B)   self-treatment with over-the-counter pain medication
C)   calling a physician's office for advice
D)   going to an emergency roomE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

The most commonly used form of manual healing is

Accepted Answer

A)   acupressure.
B)   Rolfing.
C)   chiropractic.
D)   massage.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

A health care professional who receives medical education very similar to that of medical doctors but whose training emphasizes musculoskeletal problems and manipulative therapy is a

Accepted Answer

A)   doctor of podiatric medicine.
B)   doctor of osteopathic medicine.
C)   doctor of chiropractic.
D)   physical therapist.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)   carefully defining its parameters.
B)   seeking out relevant evidence.
C)   subjecting proposed solutions to rigorous testing.
D)   eliminating options that do not have a good "feel."E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Michelle is concerned about the medication her doctor has prescribed for treatment of her ailment. What questions should she ask her physician or pharmacists to ensure the safety and effectiveness of her treatment?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Scientific explanations have all the following characteristics, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   empirical.
B)   rational.
C)   treatable.
D)   parsimonious.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Approximately how many Chinese herbal remedies are there?

Accepted Answer

A)   2500
B)   4000
C)   5800
D)   7500E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

All the following products should be kept in a cool, dark, and dry place, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   antiseptic.
B)   antihistamine.
C)   hydrogen peroxide.
D)   antibiotic ointment.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The Canada Health Act has how many basic tenets?

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   4
C)   5
D)   6E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Medications are given or prescribed in about what percentage of patient visits?

Accepted Answer

A)   20
B)   40
C)   60
D)   80E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   increase energy.
B)   prevent disease.
C)   support the immune system.
D)   support the immune system, prevent disease, and increase energy.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

In traditional Chinese medicine, the life force contained in all living things is called

Accepted Answer

A)   prana.
B)   vis vitalis.
C)   yang.
D)   qi.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which practice, or interest, is shared by both conventional Western medicine and complementary and alternative medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)   careful observation of symptoms
B)   treatment with remedies derived from plants
C)   concern with the patient-physician relationship
D)   avoidance of tests and medical imagingE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Conventional medicine is also known by which of the following terms?

Accepted Answer

A)   Western medicine
B)   complementary medicine
C)   biomedicine
D)   Western medicine or biomedicineE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   recurrent headaches.
B)   stomach pains.
C)   backache.
D)   sore ears.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Symptoms are often an expression of the body's attempt to heal itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Optometrists are M.D. eye specialists who can perform eye surgery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If a physician prescribes the wrong drug or a dangerous combination of drugs, resulting problems are especially prevalent for ___________, who typically take more medications.

Accepted Answer

A)   children
B)   young adults
C)   older adults
D)   infantsE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

How many accredited medical schools are there in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   17
C)   25
D)   43E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Symptoms are often an expression of the body's attempt to heal itself.

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

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If a physician prescribes the wrong drug or a dangerous combination of drugs, resulting problems are especially prevalent for ___________, who typically take more medications.

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The Canada Health Act has how many basic tenets?

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In traditional Chinese medicine, the life force contained in all living things is called

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Medications are given or prescribed in about what percentage of patient visits?

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

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The most commonly used form of manual healing is

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Conventional medicine is also known by which of the following terms?

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Michelle is concerned about the medication her doctor has prescribed for treatment of her ailment. What questions should she ask her physician or pharmacists to ensure the safety and effectiveness of her treatment?

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Which practice, or interest, is shared by both conventional Western medicine and complementary and alternative medicine?

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Which of the following is a practitioner who specializes in oral hygiene?

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A health care professional who receives medical education very similar to that of medical doctors but whose training emphasizes musculoskeletal problems and manipulative therapy is a

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Scientific explanations have all the following characteristics, EXCEPT:

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Ramon has been stung by a bee and is now becoming short of breath. Which of the following is likely to be the best strategy for dealing with Ramon's symptom?

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Approximately how many Chinese herbal remedies are there?

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All the following products should be kept in a cool, dark, and dry place, EXCEPT:

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Optometrists are M.D. eye specialists who can perform eye surgery.

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How many accredited medical schools are there in Canada?

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

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