Question 1

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 B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

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

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A)  empirical.
B)  rational.
C)  testable.
D)  rigorously evaluateD.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

During any six month period what percentage of Canadians use at least one OTC?

Accepted Answer

A)  40
B)  55
C)  66
D)  75E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Herbal remedies are categorized as having yin or yang characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The most commonly used form of manual healing is

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

Question 6

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

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A)  fever for more than five days.
B)  cough lasting more than two weeks.
C)  sore that hasn't healed in six weeks.
D)  hoarseness lasting longer than three weeks.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

Complementary and alternative medicine is also referred to as:

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A)  conventional
B)  integrative
C)  non-traditional
D)  EasternE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

List four characteristics of symptoms that may indicate that physician 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 10

A person should check with a physician about symptoms with any of the following characteristics,EXCEPT symptoms that are

Accepted Answer

A)  recurrent.
B)  familiar.
C)  persistent.
D)  severe.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

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

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 OTC drugs is a major part of the Canadian health care system.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the expiration dates of medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medications should be disposed of on or before their expiration date.
B)  Expiration dates should be ignored;they are used by the manufacturer to increase sales.
C)  The best way to get rid of expired medications is to take to a hospital or pharmacy.
D)  Medications don't ever lose their potency as long as they are sealed tight and stored in a cool,dry placeE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding medical tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are usually ordered by the physician to complete the diagnosis.
B)  They can provide information to help solve medical problems.
C)  They are always 100 percent accurate in helping to diagnose a medical problem.
D)  A and BE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

When looking for a new physician all of the following are important questions to ask,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the physician accepting new patients?
B)  Which hospitals does the physician use?
C)  What are the physician office hours?
D)  Does the physician have a good personality?E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  15
C)  20
D)  25E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT considered an allied health care provider?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychotherapists
B)  registered nurses
C)  physical therapists
D)  registered dietitiansE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Carey is interested in scheduling an appointment with a complementary and alternative medicine practitioner regarding lower back pain.List three guidelines that would be beneficial for Carey when she meets with this practitioner.

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1. Research the practitioner's qualifica...

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following are public health measures that have been implemented to destroy potential pathogens?

Accepted Answer

A)  chlorination of drinking water
B)  sewage disposal
C)  food safety regulations
D)  all of the aboveE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

What percentage of individuals who engage in expressive writing experience positive changes in their health condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  20
B)  25
C)  50
D)  65E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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

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

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The most commonly used form of manual healing is

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

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During any six month period what percentage of Canadians use at least one OTC?

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Complementary and alternative medicine is also referred to as:

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

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

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding medical tests?

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

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Which of the following are public health measures that have been implemented to destroy potential pathogens?

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Herbal remedies are categorized as having yin or yang characteristics.

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When looking for a new physician all of the following are important questions to ask,EXCEPT:

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

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding the expiration dates of medications?

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