Quiz #6

true

Menopause may make sexual activity less pleasurable for women.

are state licensed and regulated

Most acupuncture practitioners

true

Oil, coal, and natural gas are examples of fossil fuels, which are carbon-based fuels.

reduce reliance on prescription drugs

People who have been successfully treated with acupuncture report that they have a(n)

can provide treatment and write prescriptions when supervised by a physician

Physician assistants

true

Runoff from a parking lot is considered nonpoint source pollution.

treat infections

Self-care can be used to

functional foods

Sunflower seeds, oat fiber, ginger, and garlic are examples of

osteoporosis

A bone condition that is a major cause of disability in the United States is

carbon dioxide

Air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act include all of the following EXCEPT

all treatments have had the benefit of extensive clinical trails

All of the following statements are true about traditional Western medical practice EXCEPT

true

All patients have the legal right to refuse or cease treatment.

cellular

Amy's Uncle Joe has developed kidney failure that his doctor says is due to the kidney cells being at the end of their reproductive cycle. This is an example of which theory of aging?

pesticide runoff form a farm

An example of a nonpoint source water pollutant is

false

An osteopath (D.O) does not complete the same level of training as a physician who is an M.D.

pesticides

Chemicals used to kill insects and rodents are

herbicides

Chemicals used to kill weeds and vegetation are

expansion of glaciers

Climate change challenges include all the following EXCEPT

the end of seasonal variations

Climate change includes all of the following features EXCEPT

are short term, non catastrophic plans with limited benefits

College and university health insurance plans for students usually

allopathic medicine

Conventional Western medical practice is known as

OTC

Drugs that can be purchased without a prescription as part of self-care are

11.5F

Earth's average temperature is expected to rise by a maximum of how much in the next 100 years?

true

Evidence suggests that air within homes and buildings can be 10 to 40 times more hazardous than outdoor air.

are found in all cultures

Funeral rituals

15%

In 2013, what percentage of the American public had no health insurance?

placebo effect

In a clinical trial for a new pain medication, Hayden was given an inactive substance instead of an actual drug. After taking it, however, his headache improved. This resulted from the

autoimmune

Jessica's grandmother has frequent urinary tract infections, which her doctor attributes to an inability of her body to recognize and fight the bacteria that causes it. This is an example of which theory of aging?

she has lost taste buds and the ones she have left have atrophied

Julia is 74 years old. Over the last several years, she has begun salting her food more than she used to. The reason for this is that

more than 4

The average person in the United States generates how many pounds of municipal solid waste each day?

wear-and-tear

The idea that jogging will cause an older person's bones and joints to degenerate more quickly is an example of which theory of aging?

professional services

The majority of health care dollars in the United States are spent on

in the stratosphere and protects the planet from UVB radiation.

The ozone layer is

outgassing

The process of formaldehyde being released into the air is referred to as

avoid malpractice claims

The term defensive medicine refers to actions taken to

false

Toxic waste (hazardous waste) in landfills and dump sites can harm the environment but has little impact on human health.

traditional chinese medicine

Which CAM modality focuses on balancing qi through acupuncture, massage, energy therapies, and herbal treatments?

the nose becomes wider and longer

Which of the following BEST describes facial changes related to aging?

allergist

Which of the following health professionals is least likely to be a primary health care provider?

Incontinence can lead to other problems such as tissue irritation and infections.

Which of the following statements is accurate about urinary incontinence?

flaxseed

Which supplement is said to be useful as a laxative and may have some effect in lowering cholesterol?

preexisting condition

You have a history of back problems and found out that your new health insurance plan will not cover any treatment related to your back problems until the policy has been in effect for 12 months. Your back problem is considered a(n)