Chapter 21: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Multiple Choice Question The discovery and development of sulfa drugs, antibiotics, and steroids in the _____ were one of the trends toward the close identification of Western medicine with pharmaceuticals. Multiple choice question. 17th century 18th century 19th century 20th century

20th century

True or False Question In traditional Chinese medicine, patients suffering from similar symptoms will be given the same diagnosis and treatment.

False

Multiple Choice Question What should patients do if their physician is unreceptive or uninformed about complementary or alternative therapies and advises against their use? Multiple choice question. Find a new physician who can make an informed decision. Stop seeing a physician to treat illnesses. Pursue the therapies anyway. Avoid using any complementary or alternative therapies.

Find a new physician who can make an informed decision. Stop seeing a physician to treat illnesses.

True or False Question Most of the world's population relies on natural products for medical treatments.

True

rue or False Question Generally, you should see a physician if you experience unusual or persistent symptoms.

True

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply It is advisable to see a doctor when ______. Multiple select question. a cough continues for more than two weeks abdominal pain occurs after one night of overeating a sore does not heal within one month a lump appears for no apparent reason

a cough continues for more than two weeks a sore does not heal within one month a lump appears for no apparent reason

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Features of health maintenance organizations include ______. Multiple select question. higher reimbursement for patients who go outside the network a set monthly fee for a range of services referrals to specialists by primary care physicians choice of an in-network primary care physician

a set monthly fee for a range of services referrals to specialists by primary care physicians choice of an in-network primary care physician

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Characteristics of a good physician-patient partnership include ______. Multiple select question. an attentive and caring physician an assertive patient a physician who is unable to communicate a nonaggressive patient a patient who does not ask questions

an attentive and caring physician an assertive patient a nonaggressive patient

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Biological-based therapies include substances from ______. Multiple select question. soil rocks animals water plants

animals plants

Multiple Choice Question What does a primary care physician use to determine which type of specialist a patient should see? Multiple choice question. online reviews the patient's preferences personal relationships clinical findings

clinical findings

Multiple Choice Question To diagnose and treat any illness, holistic health care ______. Multiple choice question. considers only the physical causes of the disease recommends avoiding medical treatment considers the entire person as a mind-spirit-body entity recommends discussing symptoms only with family members

considers the entire person as a mind-spirit-body entity

Multiple Choice Question What role does the physician serve in the modern patient-physician relationship? Multiple choice question. skeptic subordinate consultant dictator

consultant

Multiple Choice Question Most traditional Chinese medical systems believe disease to be a ______. Multiple choice question. disturbance of the life force within the body, the mind, and the spirit fluctuation of the humors within the soul disturbance of the scientific method within the body disruption of sleep patterns within the body

disturbance of the life force within the body, the mind, and the spirit

Multiple Choice Question Treating an individual's body separately from an individual's mental state is known as ______. Multiple choice question. operational effect a holistic approach dualism outpatient

dualism

Multiple Choice Question A nonemergency operation purposively scheduled by a patient is called a(n) ______ surgery. Multiple choice question. triage elective outpatient routine

elective

Multiple Choice Question A body's electromagnetic energy may be measured through ______. Multiple choice question. water therapy Pilates electrocardiography psychological therapy

electrocardiography

Multiple Choice Question According to the theory of medicine used in Western societies, the use of the foxglove plant for healing purposes became conventional medication when ______. Multiple choice question. ancient texts were discovered, discussing its use several thousand years ago it began to be used as an "alternative" form of medicine its health benefits were scientifically documented it was listed as an herbal supplement

its health benefits were scientifically documented

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply People who can help you select a primary care physician include ______. Multiple select question. local movie theaters local medical societies family members athletes coworkers

local medical societies family members coworkers

Multiple Choice Question A practitioner who holds a doctor of medicine degree from an accredited medical school is called a(n) ______. Multiple choice question. medical doctor nurse practitioner dentist podiatrist

medical doctor

Multiple Choice Question Safari uses meditation and visualization to reduce stress and improve overall well-being. What type of medical system is Safari using? Multiple choice question. therapeutic touch acupuncture mind-body interventions naturopathy

mind-body interventions

CAM has become so popular in the United States that ______. Multiple select question. most doctors are recommending self-treatment most medical schools offer classes on CAM therapies Western medicine is no longer used in American hospitals more than 40% of hospitals offer CAM therapies

most medical schools offer classes on CAM therapies more than 40% of hospitals offer CAM therapies

Multiple Choice Question Medical doctors are commonly called allopathic physicians because their treatment focuses on treatment with ______. Multiple choice question. opposites chemicals natural remedies multiple components

opposites

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Chiropractors use a variety of techniques including ______. Multiple select question. conventional drugs surgery orthotics nutritional supplements lifestyle modification

orthotics nutritional supplements lifestyle modification

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are the body's attempts to heal itself? Multiple select question. pain and swelling after an injury itching on a skin lesion creating a fever hair falling from the scalp coughing

pain and swelling after an injury creating a fever coughing

Multiple Choice Question A study on the effectiveness of prostate cancer treatment that showed fewer symptoms among the placebo group may be explained by the ______. Multiple choice question. patients' positive expectations of the medication selection bias compliance with treatment schedule strict adherence to study protocol

patients' positive expectations of the medication

Fill in the Blank Question The term __________________ describes medical drugs, both prescription and over-the-counter.

pharmaceuticals

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Biological-based therapies include substances from ______. Multiple select question. soil plants animals rocks water

plants animals

Multiple Choice Question Which best describes alternative medicine? Multiple choice question. practices and therapies that have been proven to have no health benefits practices and therapies used mainly with younger patients practices and therapies used in combination with conventional medicine practices and therapies that replace conventional medicine

practices and therapies that replace conventional medicine

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Because many physicians are pressed for time, you should prepare for an office visit by ______. Multiple select question. asking as few questions as possible practicing the discussion of questions that make you uncomfortable making a list of medications and herbal remedies you use avoiding the doctor's office until you're really sick summarizing your key concerns at the beginning of the visit

practicing the discussion of questions that make you uncomfortable making a list of medications and herbal remedies you use summarizing your key concerns at the beginning of the visit

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are examples of mind-body medicine? Multiple select question. optometry prayer music therapy psychotherapy pathology

prayer music therapy psychotherapy

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Health care in the United States is financed by which of the following? Multiple select question. private and public insurance medical school tuitions government assistance patient out-of-pocket payments

private and public insurance government assistance patient out-of-pocket payments

Multiple Choice Question Chiropractic medicine is used to treat ______. Multiple choice question. dependency on drugs, including alcohol and nicotine problems related to muscles, joints, the spine, and the nervous system emotional and mental illness depression

problems related to muscles, joints, the spine, and the nervous system

Multiple Choice Question An independent group with a rating system can provide information on a physician's ______. Multiple choice question. office hours quality of care political views familial status

quality of care

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply The Affordable Care Act aimed to do which of the following? Multiple select question. deregulate the coverage of medical expenses regulate the way insurance companies provide medical coverage control health costs allow discrimination based on preexisting medical conditions encourage as many Americans as possible to get health coverage

regulate the way insurance companies provide medical coverage control health costs encourage as many Americans as possible to get health coverage

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following steps are included in the diagnostic process? Multiple select question. calling in a prescription reviewing vital signs taking down a medical history contacting family members performing a physical exam

reviewing vital signs taking down a medical history performing a physical exam

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following subjects should patients discuss with their physicians when considering the use of complementary or alternative therapies? Multiple select question. endorsements safety timing effectiveness

safety timing effectiveness

Multiple Choice Question Point-of-service plans allow a consumer to ______. Multiple choice question. see a physician outside the network and be partially covered if the primary care doctor provided a referral be fully reimbursed for services offered by a physician outside the network choose a primary care physician from outside the network use the emergency room for primary health care services

see a physician outside the network and be partially covered if the primary care doctor provided a referral

Multiple Choice Question Disorders caused or aggravated by ______ may be most effectively treated through nondrug options. Multiple choice question. viruses heart disease bacterial infections stress

stress

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are examples of nondrug options for self-treatment? Multiple select question. stretching massage aspirin ice packs

stretching massage ice packs

Multiple Choice Question Inez participated in a drug trial where half of the group received the real medication and the other half a harmless sugar solution. Inez received the sugar solution, but her symptoms disappeared, and her condition improved. Which of the following best explains this result? Multiple choice question. the placebo effect an error in the study a misdiagnosis a flawed baseline

the placebo effect

Multiple Choice Question What is the purpose of a placebo? Multiple choice question. to save money by treating only a few subjects with actual drugs to determine whether an experimental treatment is truly helpful to trick patients into revealing that they are not actually sick to convince patients that they need medication

to determine whether an experimental treatment is truly helpful

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Energy therapies are based on the idea that energy surrounding the body can be influenced by ______. Multiple select question. touch fasting movement meditation pressure

touch movement pressure

Multiple Choice Question Which of the following medical systems is based on the belief that the health of the body, mind, and spirit is defined by the free and harmonious flow of qi? Multiple choice question. yin and yang CAM therapy traditional Chinese medicine chiropractic methods

traditional Chinese medicine

Multiple Choice Question The alternative medical systems best known in the United States are ______. Multiple choice question. acupuncture and osteopathy traditional Chinese medicine and chiropractic traditional Chinese medicine and homeopathy traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture

traditional Chinese medicine and homeopathy

Multiple Choice Question If you have the opportunity to visit with a physician assistant or nurse practitioner, you should ______. Multiple choice question. wait to talk to your physician avoid it because they aren't qualified to talk about your health concerns test their knowledge of terminable illnesses use it to discuss your health concerns

use it to discuss your health concerns

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply If you suspect that you have contracted the flu, you can monitor the symptoms by noting ______. Multiple select question. when symptoms began what makes symptoms occur your last physical examination what you eat how often symptoms occur

when symptoms began what makes symptoms occur how often symptoms occur

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply If you suspect that you have contracted the flu, you can monitor the symptoms by noting ______. Multiple select question. your last physical examination when symptoms began what makes symptoms occur how often symptoms occur what you eat

when symptoms began what makes symptoms occur how often symptoms occur

Multiple Choice Question When will a primary care physician typically refer a patient to a specialist? Multiple choice question. when the physician is too busy to see the patient when the patient requires a routine checkup when the patient disagrees with the physician's findings when the services required are outside of the physicians scope of practice

when the services required are outside of the physicians scope of practice

Multiple Choice Question How does a physical exam typically begin? Multiple choice question. with an endoscopy with a discussion of medical history with a review of vital signs with blood and urine tests

with a review of vital signs

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are examples of CAM therapies? Multiple select question. family practice optometry yoga chiropractic care massage therapy

yoga chiropractic care massage therapy