CAM

FDA must prove product to be harmful

How can a supplement be removed from the market?

False

True or false: DSHEA allows manufacturers to make curative claims about their supplements

True

True or false: Safety/efficacy studies are not required before supplements hit the market

True

True or false: Supplement labels must list a recommended dose and list all ingredients

False

True or false: The "USP Verified" mark certifies safety and efficacy

Alternative medicine

Using herbals instead of chemo an example of what?

Integrity tests, purity tests, dissolution tests, good manufacturing practices

What 4 things does the "USP Verified" mark assure?

Inquire about herbal/supplement use, educate about regulatory issues, and evaluate the supplement using Natural Medicines Database

What are 3 steps you should take when advising patients about herbal/supplement use?

Natural products, deep breathing, meditation, massage, chiropractic

What are some examples of commonly used CAM therapies?

Medical systems, practices, or products not thought of as standard care

What is CAM?

Used in place of standard medical care

What is alternative medicine?

Used together with standard medical care

What is complementary medicine?

Integrity

What kind of test assures that the product contains the ingredients in the amounts stated on the label?

Purity

What kind of test assures there are not harmful levels of contaminants in the product?

50-69

Which age group is more likely to use CAM, 20-49 or 50-69?

Complementary medicine

Acupuncture to help with chemo side effects is an example of what?