CAM 101 Final Exam Review

According to the 2012 National Health Interview Survey how many U.S adults reported having used acupuncture in the past year?

3,500,000

Ted purchased an electric diffuser so he could use aromatherapy at home. After Ted adds the recommended amount of water to his diffuser, how many drops of essential oil should he place in the water?

4 to 8

According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey how many adults in the U.S had used a naturopathic treatment the previous year?

729,000

Kyla's research project involves students completing a multiple choice survey, with different points assigned to each answer. Based on this information alone, Kyla's method can best be described as:

A quantitative

A plant extraction obtained by using chemical solvents is called a(n)

Absolute

Once people were admitted to Asclepions healers utilized all of the following treatments EXCEPT:

Acupuncture

Caitlyn is preparing a hot bath and wants to add some essential oils. To do so, she should:

Add 5 to 8 drops after getting in the water

The resurgence of TCM in China began:

After the Communists took power in 1949

Clary sage oil helps with:

Aging skin

What flower remedy is used for people who keep their troubles and unhappiness hidden, may use alcohol or other drugs to remain happy, and like to be around friends, parties, and bright lights?

Agrimony

A holistic approach to health care:

Aims to treat the whole person, both body and mind

The external form of qi comes from the:

Air we breathe and food we eat

Katrina wants to make a tincture from some of her herbs. To bring out the herbal properties, Katrina should soak the herbs in a solution with a(n) ____ base

Alcohol

Beth is meeting with a practitioner to have a set of photos taken using Kirlian photography. What does Beth believe these photos will do?

Allow her to see her aura

Which herbal supplement is used for skin wounds and other skin conditions as well as for peptic ulcers and gastrointestinal health?

Aloe vera

You should NOT use pans made of ______ for brewing teas because this material disintegrates into the herbal preparation

Aluminum

Analytical studies are:

Always quantitative

Which statement about massage therapy training is false?

An associates's degree is a prerequisite to massage therapy school

What. did the ancient Egyptians use Kyphi for?

An offering to the gods

Who is the program director for the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, the founder of the Foundation for Integrative Medicine, and a national voice on CAM therapies and integrative medicine?

Andrew Weil

In the tongue diagnostic technique, a pale tongue indicates:

Anemic condition

Clove oil does NOT have _____ properties

Antidepressant

Which of these people would benefit most from using bee pollen?

Armand, who has an enlarged prostate

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an example of a(n) ______ disorder

Autoimmune

"Don't be the last to try Chocos -- run out and get some today!" This statement is an example of:

Bandwagon advertising

Which of the Bach remedies is recommended for people who need to see more good and beauty in all that surrounds them?

Beech

Critics of yoga are concerned that:

Beginners will injure themselves by trying to do more advanced positions

THE NCCAM places energy therapies into what two categories?

Biofield and bioelectrical

Garlic, ginkgo, and ginger may increase the risk of:

Bleeding

In iridology, people with brown eyes are supposedly predisposed to:

Blood disorders

Which is an example of a traditional therapy?

Blood laboratory test

If an experiment is empirical, it:

Can be observed without manipulating any variables

Which aromatherapy oil clears the respiratory system of excess phlegm and aids urinary tract infections?

Cedarwood oil

Which essential oil is generally accepted for use on babies?

Chamomile

What did Chadwick propose to be done to help prevent the spread of cholera in England in 1842?

Change the urban sanitation infrastructure

The pigment found in dark leafy vegetables, which absorbs energy from the sun and is reported to have antioxidant and cancer cell retardant properties

Chlorophyll

Which is one of the five leading causes of death according to the CDC?

Chronic lower respiratory diease

Which type of essential oil has the shortest shelf life?

Citrus oils

Which process of making essential oils involves using high mechanical pressure to force the oils out?

Cold-pressed extraction

The DSHEA states that dietary supplements:

Contain one or more dietary ingredients, are labeled as dietary supplements, and are taken by mouth.

What was the most commonly used herbal supplement according to students participating in a southern university regarding CAM use?

Creatine

Which type of design is a study of a group of people at a given point in time?

Cross-sectional

Herbs that are collected and dried, cut, and sifted are called ______ herbs

Crude

Early shamans used _____ to communicate with the spiritual world

Dancing and storytelling

The former schoolteacher, farmer, and grocer who founded the concept of chiropractic medicine in Davenport, Iowa was:

Daniel D. Palmer

______ gives workshops utilizing Ayurvedic modalities, and is the author of more than 50 books

Deepak Chopra

Mesomorphs are more inclined to suffer from which condition?

Degeneratiive arthritis

Which in an example of a mental disease?

Depression

Jerry's naturopath recommended that he fast for five days. Jerry believes that fasting will:

Detoxify his body

The tattwa combine to make the seven tissues or:

Dhatu

Naturopaths use radiology for:

Diagnostic purposes, but not treatment purposes

What are nosodes made from?

Discharges of diseases

The major beliefs in naturopathy include all of the following except:

Disease is unnatural

The stage of hypothesis in which the participant can let go of critical thoughts and gain the capacity to compartmentalize his or her experience is called:

Dissociation

A traditional naturopath:

Does not have an undergraduate or higher education degree

Which yoga pose strengthens the upper body?

Downward dog

Which doctor founded the American School of Naturopathy after curing himself of tuberculosis with hydrotherapy?

Dr. Benedict Lust

Although the exact history of Reiki involves some uncertainty, the development of Reiki used attributed to:

Dr. Mikao Usui

Homeopathy was developed in 1790 by:

Dr. Samuel Hahnemann

What herbal supplement is believed to stimulate the immune system to help fight infections and has been used to treat or prevent colds, flu and other infections?

Echinacea

Healing does NOT mean to use the mind, body, and spirit to:

Eliminate disease

Significant aspects of the healer's role include:

Empathy and compassion

Trina just bought some herbs that she plans to make use of this weekend. Until she is ready to use, them Trina should place them in a(n):

Empty sealed glass container inside of a dark, cool cupboard or cabinet

What type of massage is a form of Western massage that uses the sound of waves in the background, and long, slow strokes?

Esalen

Naturopaths do NOT believe that _____ can cause a mineral imbalance

Exercise

A(n) _____ study involves randomly selecting subjects and then randomly assigning them into a treatment group or control group

Experimental

The fair balance criteria involve advertisers:

Explaining both the effectiveness of a product and its risks

People who practice illness-avoiding behaviors do so because they are seeking _____ rewards

External

Iridology involves examining a specific portion of the:

Eye

Which type of flavonoid is found in citrus fruits and juices?

Favanones

What is the motivating force for people who practice illness-avoiding behaviors?

Fear

The phase of qigong in which a mix of practices has been incorporated from a multitude of countries and the secrecy of the religious elders has been broken down>

Final phase

According to the 2007 National Center fo Health Statistics survey, the most commonly used natural product during the past 30 days wss reported to be:

Fish oil omega 3

Which chemical class does NOT include phytoestrogens?

Flavanoids

Herbs are NOT commonly used:

For contraceptive purposes

One of the first aromatic practices was _____, in which plant oils were burned, creating a great deal of smoke that engulfed sickrooms

Fumigation

The phrase "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts" characterizes which form of therapy?

Gestalt therapy

Studies have been done by the NCCAM of Chinese herbal medicine suggest that the short-term use of _____ can safely relieve pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting

Ginger

Which two supplements are commonly taken together for the treatment of osteoarthritis?

Glucosamine and chondroitin

Janelle has yellow markings on her eyes. An iridologist would say that Janelle:

Has poor kidney function

Which type of ad only describes the ailment and encourages people to seek medical attention?

Help-seeking ad

Botanicals are commonly classified as either:

Herbs or spices

Who is considered probably the most famous physician of all time?

Hippocrates

Anson took a dosha quiz, and the results indicated that he is tri-doshic. What does this mean?

His doshas are evenly distributed

The floral water or distillate water that remains after distilling an essential oil is called:

Hydrosol

What message does a testimonial convey?

I believe this can work for you

The perception of feeling the symptoms of a disease is considered a(n):

Illness

What are the four major body systems in Naturopathy?

Immune system, elimination system, nervous system, and hormonal system

Statistical evidence suggests that, in the future, there will be a(n):

Increase in CAM use and costs

Iridologists believe that iridology can _____ in areas of the body.

Indicate overactivity or underactivity

Many individuals who use CAM tend to be:

Innovative

A bolus is designed to be:

Inserted as a suppository

The FDA tips paper titled "Tips for the savvy supplement user: Making informed..." does NOT recommend:

Interpreting the word natural too mean healthful and safe

In Chinese diet therapy, foods are identified by all of the following properties except:

Invigorating and sedating

When using the solvent extraction method, what is done with the concrete?

It is warmed and stirred with alcohol

Which statement about hypnosis is fake?

It used to make sure. that thinking and behavior stay the same

_______, the author of The Practice of Aromatherapy, worked as an army surgeon and used essential oils as antiseptics during World War 2

Jean Valnet

Which form of herb is specifically intended to be rubbed into sore muscles and joints?

Liniment

People who practice health-enhancing behaviors desire _____ results

Long-term

Vata types have qualities that may be manifested in the body as all of the following except:

Loves sitting, sleeping, and doing nothing

An herb that is used to attack the organism causing illness and it taken on a short-term basis is considered a(n) ______ herb

Lower

A study done by NCCIH showed a naturopathic program for warehouse workers including acupuncture, exercise, and relaxation training was more cost effective than the employer's usual patient education program for treating what condition?

Lower back pain

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketing involves advertising that:

Makes a pitch for a scientific product

The native Indians of Peru used quinine to treat:

Malaria

Which of the following is considered a yang characteristic?

Male

Who was the founder of Christian Science?

Mary Baker Eddy

BioResonance is the practice of using an electronic device to:

Measure the body's electromagnetic radiation and electric currents

Common vata disorders include aching joints, dry skin and hair, and:

Mental confusion

What type of meditation involves focusing on the present, and being aware of our present thoughts and actions in a non-judgmental way?

Mindfulness meditation

The principle of infinitesimal dose states that the _____, the more potent its curative effects.

More diluted the dose

Using heat at acupuncture points near or on the skin is referred to as:

Moxibustion

Oakmoss and pine resin were used by the Egyptians during:

Mummification

In 1999 the Office of Alternative Medicine was updated to become:

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

The use of plants and the bark of certain trees was practiced by

Native American Indians and early Americans

A study by the AARP found that _____ of peoples ages 50 and over has used some form of CAM during the past 12 months

Nearly 50 percent

Chiropractic medicine is a method of treatment based on the belief that the ______ systems interact, and if that interaction is blocked, disease/pain will occur

Nervous, skeletal, and muscular

An infused oil is a carrier oil that has been mixed with:

One or more herbs

Which statement is an example of a "we're different and unique" claim?

Only Product X is manufactured using our patented Supremeo system

Scientific research requires that experiments be reproducible, which means that:

Others can replicate the same research process using the same research design and methodology

The FDA has warned that taking valerian as a sleep aid may cause:

Overstimulation

The majority of research in the use of magnets for health purposes is in the are of:

Pain control

Alkaloids are commonly used in which type of drug

Painkillers

This oil is known as the world's oldest medicine, may be safely ingested, can help with digestive disorders and nausea, ad is used in soap, shampoo, and tea

Peppermint oil

What massage technique involves striking the body using different parts of the hands, keeping the wrists loose, beginning slowly and increasing to moderate speed, then building to a crescendo and stopping abruptly?

Percussion

During which phase of a clinical study are the effectiveness and side effects of a drug tested on 100 to 300 people with the disease to be treated by the drug?

Phase 2

Using botanical medicines for treating disease conditions is called:

Phytotherapy

A(n) _____ is a preparation of a fresh, dry, ground, or powdered herb or herbal mixture that is wrapped in thin cloth and applies to the skin, or may be applied directly to the skin

Poultice

In Ayurvedic medicine the basic life force in the body is known as:

Prana

Which Ayurvedic principle states that the universe consists of five elements, or tattwa that form the sum and substance of the physical universe, and serve as the building blocks of nature?

Principle of Universal Cosmos

Which type of ad makes claims about how safe the product is?

Product claim ad

A _____ design study could involve studying a group over a long period of time to assess risk for getting a disease sometime in the future

Prospective

What legislation was passed more than 100 years ago, prohibiting companies from making fraudulent claims about their products, or advertising those claims to the general public?

Pure Food and Drug Act

What energy therapy utilizes physical forms, focused breathing, and deliberate movement to access and redistribute energy?

Qigong

Which person should NOT use essential oils without consulting with his or her doctor first?

Quinton, who has asthma

Reform chiropractors:

Recommend chiropractic care only for musculoskeletal disorders

In iridology, _______ eye markings indicate deterioration

Red-brown

Students participating in a southern university study regarding CAM use reported using which CAM therapy least often?

Reflexology

Rasayana treatments are associated with:

Rejuvenation

A(n) _____ ad mentions the product's name and how it is administered, but not the ailment it is used for

Reminder

Who was the chemist who originated the term "aromatherapy" and began his research after burning his hand then putting it in lavender oil which aided in healing?

Rene-Maurice Gattefosse

Michael is reviewing the last twenty years of medical records of a group of people with colon cancer to identify potential risk factors for this disease. Which type of design study is Michael performing?

Retrospective

The ______ is said to be the oldest surviving book of any Indo-European language

Ric

Which type of iris rings may indicate neuromuscular tension and stress?

Rings of Freedom

The NCCIH has found that homeopathic remedies are generally considered:

Safe and unlikely to cause severe side effects

Which form of breathing energy is supposed to be the balancing energy and the digressive breath?

Samana

Which is one of the five pranic forces?

Samana

In scientific research, predictions are demonstrated as:

Scientific theories

In the ______ degree of Reiki training, the practitioner integrates symbolism into the healing process, and has been further trained in the placement of hands for the purpose oof healing the nonphysical realm

Second

The research for scientific testing should be _______, meaning that if the results of a research study are later found to be false, the research should be conducted again so that the conclusions or results may be modified

Self-correcting

Rachel has Diabetes Mellitus, just like her mother and her grandmother did. Her cousin and aunt on her mother's side of the family also have the same disease, and Rachel's doctor has told her that if she has children, there is a chance that her child might also someday develop Diabetes Mellitus. What is the likely cause of Rachel's condition?

She is genetically predisposed to it

Vata is composed of:

Space and air

A study of certified psychiatrists in New Jersey found that those who recommended herbal remedies to their patients most often recommended:

St. John's wort

What massage technique is good for releasing tension in the neck, shoulders, back, and feet and involves the therapist placing his or her thumbs on the skin and leaning into them, holding for 10 seconds then. moving to another pressure point?

Static pressure

What is the most common method used to extract essential oils?

Steam distillation

What Ayurvedic text offered information about surgery, surgical equipment, suturing, and the. importance of hygiene?

Sushrutha samhita

Complementary and alternative medicine therapies might include:

Taking herbal supplements

Which type of essential oil is NOT used as a carrier oil?

Tea tree oil

The NCCIH has reported that naturopathy and TCM are both effective for treating ______ in women

Temporomandibular disorders

The Bach Remedies were once classified into three groups including all of the following EXCEPT:

The Nine Tinctures

What happens during succession?

The mother of tincture is diluted and shaken

All of the following are true of acupuncture needles EXCEPT:

The shape and size of the needles make the insertion relatively painful

What is the advantage of buying standardized herbs?

They contain a known minimal level of the major active ingredients

What happens to saponins when you place them in water?

They froth and form a lather

Which statement about the practitioners registered with the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine is false?

They prepare and dispense the herbal medicines

Integrative medicine and heal structural models share some common characteristics. These include all of the following EXCEPT:

They put the physician in the authoritative role and the patient in the compliant role

Of the 4 predominant. time frames in qigong history, in which did qigong become used ass a martial art and the animal forms came to being?

Third phase

Hydrotherapy may be used for all of the following except:

To reduce lymph circulation

The Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine includes all of the following academic centers EXCEPT:

Tulane University

Development assistance for health (DAH) provides funding for:

Undeveloped countries throughout the world

A _____ claim is a claim whose intent or meaning is unclear and cannot be proven

Vague

Alfalfa contains vitamin K, which helps the body form blood clots, so it should not be taken with which medication?

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Henry just picked some lemons from his uncle's lemon tree, and wants to use the expression method to create oil of lemon. To do so, Henry needs to:

Wash the lemon with an abrasive and then separate the oil by centrifugation

Labeling soap "antibacterial" is an example of which advertising technique?

Water is wet claim

A(n) _____ claim uses terms that make a product sound great, but in reality say nothing about the product

Weasel

Objectivity is most easily met in scientific research when:

Working with numbers

Disbursement of DAH funding flows through channels such as the:

World Health Organizaaion

Carrier oils that contain fatty acids:

nourish the skin and cause the oil to become rancid faster