Question 1

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health advises consumers to consult with their conventional health care provider before beginning complementary therapies for serious conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The type of insurance plan in which physicians may have a financial incentive to order more tests and treatments for their patients is a

Accepted Answer

A)  point-of-service plan.
B)  fee-for-service plan.
C)  health maintenance organization.
D)  preferred provider organization.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The most commonly used form of CAM manual healing is

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A)  acupressure.
B)  Rolfing.
C)  chiropractic.
D)  massage.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

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)  biologically based
D)  energy therapyE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The United States ranks third worldwide in the number of surgical procedures performed each year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As many as _______________ million Americans had no health insurance at all prior to the passage of the Affordable Care Act.

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A)  1
B)  10
C)  20
D)  50E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Indemnity health care plans offer consumers more choice of health care providers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is MOST likely to be an elective surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  lumpectomy to remove tumor
B)  heart valve replacement
C)  emergency appendix removal
D)  knee replacementE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Adverse drug effects due to mistakes in the prescription of drugs by doctors is especially prevalent in _______________,who typically take more medications.

Accepted Answer

A)  children
B)  young adults
C)  older adults
D)  infantsE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Joan's doctor has recommended she have heart surgery.Which of the following is an important question she should ask her doctor?

Accepted Answer

A)  What can I expect before,during,and after the surgery?
B)  Why do I need surgery at this time?
C)  What are the risks and complications associated with the surgery?
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Explanations that follow the rules of logic and are consistent with known facts are

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A)  empirical.
B)  rational.
C)  tentative.
D)  parsimonious.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above B

Question 13

List four characteristics of symptoms that may indicate that a physician's advice is needed.List five types of emergencies that require urgent help and a trip to the nearest emergency room.

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Question 14

Which one of the following statements about managing medical problems is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most symptoms require treatment with OTC drugs or professional assistance.
B)  An individual with a chronic condition such as diabetes should consult a physician before using an OTC drug.
C)  Professional medical advice is recommended for a symptom that is severe,unusual,persistent,or recurrent.
D)  Self-evaluation of symptoms and self-treatment with nonprescription drugs is an important part of health care.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) A

Question 15

Children without insurance are less likely to obtain

Accepted Answer

A)  immunizations.
B)  eyeglasses.
C)  treatment for chronic conditions like asthma.
D)  any of these.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Studies show that patients who are more active in interacting with physicians enjoy better health outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which statement is a helpful guideline for using over-the-counter (OTC) medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Try to select medications with only one active ingredient.
B)  OTC medications are safe to combine with prescription drugs.
C)  Brand name products are more effective than generic products.
D)  All of these statements are helpful guidelines.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Ramon has been stung by a bee and is now experiencing acute shortness 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 antihistamine
C)  calling a physician's office for advice
D)  going to an emergency roomE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Manual healing techniques are based on the idea that misalignment or dysfunction in one part of the body can cause pain or dysfunction in another part.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The patient should ask the physician to repeat the diagnosis and instructions before leaving the office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health advises consumers to consult with their conventional health care provider before beginning complementary therapies for serious conditions.

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The type of insurance plan in which physicians may have a financial incentive to order more tests and treatments for their patients is a

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Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

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The most commonly used form of CAM manual healing is

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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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The United States ranks third worldwide in the number of surgical procedures performed each year.

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As many as _______________ million Americans had no health insurance at all prior to the passage of the Affordable Care Act.

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Indemnity health care plans offer consumers more choice of health care providers.

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Which of the following is MOST likely to be an elective surgery?

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Adverse drug effects due to mistakes in the prescription of drugs by doctors is especially prevalent in _______________,who typically take more medications.

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Joan's doctor has recommended she have heart surgery.Which of the following is an important question she should ask her doctor?

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Explanations that follow the rules of logic and are consistent with known facts are

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List four characteristics of symptoms that may indicate that a physician's advice is needed.List five types of emergencies that require urgent help and a trip to the nearest emergency room.

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Which one of the following statements about managing medical problems is FALSE?

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Studies show that patients who are more active in interacting with physicians enjoy better health outcomes.

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Which statement is a helpful guideline for using over-the-counter (OTC) medications?

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

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Manual healing techniques are based on the idea that misalignment or dysfunction in one part of the body can cause pain or dysfunction in another part.

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The patient should ask the physician to repeat the diagnosis and instructions before leaving the office.

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