Question 1

All the following are appropriate reasons to visit the emergency room at your local hospital, EXCEPT for

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A)   severe burns.
B)   chest pain.
C)   sore throat.
D)   poisoning.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

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

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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 them to a hospital or pharmacy.
D)   Medications don't ever lose their potency if they are sealed tight and stored in a cool, dry placeE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Experts found evidence that acupuncture is effective for

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A)   relieving pain after surgery.
B)   relieving menstrual cramps.
C)   preventing headaches.
D)   treating carpal tunnel syndrome.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is always the last step of the TCM process?

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A)   inquiry
B)   listening and smelling.
C)   palpation.
D)   inspection.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Despite their growing popularity, many conventional and alternative medicine practices remain controversial, and individuals need to be critically aware of safety issues.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following products can be kept in a bathroom medicine cabinet safely?

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A)   analgesics
B)   disinfectants
C)   decongestants
D)   hydrocortisoneE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

About _____ percent of Canadians have tried some form of CAM therapy in their lives.

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A)   19
B)   39
C)   59
D)   79E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

Therapies or practices that do NOT form part of conventional health care are called

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A)   therapeutic treatments.
B)   complementary and alternative medicine.
C)   nonconventional medicine.
D)   holistic medicine.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

An explanation that is based on the evidence of the senses and on objective and systematic observation is:

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A)   rational.
B)   testable.
C)   empirical.
D)   parsimonious.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Cara is prescribed a long course of antibiotics to treat her condition. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding her treatment?

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A)   She may be able to reduce the cost of her treatment by asking for a generic form of the antibiotic.
B)   She can safely stop taking the antibiotic when her symptoms cease.
C)   She should tell her physician that she is taking oral contraceptives to avoid any possible drug interactions.
D)   She should store the antibiotic in a cool, dry, dark place and not in the medicine cabinet in her bathroom.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is a practitioner who is trained to examine the eyes, detect eye diseases, and treat vision problems?

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A)   optometrist
B)   oncologist
C)   podiatrist
D)   pediatricianE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Residency for physicians lasts for how many years?

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A)   2
B)   4-5
C)   2-5
D)   6E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Describe three of the potential safety issues relating to herbal remedies. For each issue you list, provide specific examples.

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Question 14

Self-assessment of medical symptoms begins with

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A)   purchase of over-the-counter drugs.
B)   observation of your own body.
C)   medical self-tests.
D)   a phone call to your doctor.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

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 16

Joan's doctor has recommended she have heart surgery. Which of the following would NOT be an important question she should ask her doctor?

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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)   How many people decline this surgery?E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Chinese herbal remedies include all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   plant products.
B)   vitamins.
C)   minerals.
D)   animal products.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

What are important considerations to keep in mind when complying with physicians' instructions?

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Question 19

Generic drugs are drugs that

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A)   require a prescription from your physician.
B)   have different ingredients than the brand name product and generally cost more money.
C)   are effective but do not have the approval of Health Canada.
D)   contain the same active ingredients as the brand name product but generally cost less money.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

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

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A)   40
B)   57
C)   67
D)   75E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Therapies or practices that do NOT form part of conventional health care are called

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About _____ percent of Canadians have tried some form of CAM therapy in their lives.

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All the following are appropriate reasons to visit the emergency room at your local hospital, EXCEPT for

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Chinese herbal remedies include all the following, EXCEPT:

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What are important considerations to keep in mind when complying with physicians' instructions?

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An explanation that is based on the evidence of the senses and on objective and systematic observation is:

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Joan's doctor has recommended she have heart surgery. Which of the following would NOT be an important question she should ask her doctor?

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Experts found evidence that acupuncture is effective for

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Cara is prescribed a long course of antibiotics to treat her condition. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding her treatment?

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

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Residency for physicians lasts for how many years?

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Which of the following is a practitioner who is trained to examine the eyes, detect eye diseases, and treat vision problems?

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Despite their growing popularity, many conventional and alternative medicine practices remain controversial, and individuals need to be critically aware of safety issues.

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Describe three of the potential safety issues relating to herbal remedies. For each issue you list, provide specific examples.

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