Question 1

Describe the two main forms of health insurance.List two advantages and disadvantages associated with each.

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The two main forms of health insurance a...

Question 2

In traditional Chinese medicine,the principle of balance is expressed as

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A)  yin and yang.
B)  vis a vie.
C)  chi.
D)  prana.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

When evaluating health related research,research presented at medical meetings should be considered highly reliable.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

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1. Lack of regulation and standardizatio...

Question 5

An NIH panel of 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) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

The most commonly accepted of the conventional and alternative medicine manual healing methods is chiropractic.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Severe shortness of breath is one reason to go to the nearest emergency room.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following are examples of managed-care plans,EXCEPT

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A)  point-of-service plans.
B)  fee-for-service plans.
C)  health maintenance organizations.
D)  preferred provider organizations.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine advises consumers to consult with their conventional health care provider before beginning complementary therapies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding off-label use of a drug?

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A)  About 20% of medications are prescribed for off-label use
B)  It occurs most often when doctors err in prescribing a drug.
C)  It occurs when a drug is approved by the FDA for one purpose and then prescribed for purposes not listed on the label.
D)  More than half of off-label prescriptions are made with ample evidence supporting such use,and it occurs most often when doctors err in prescribing a drug.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Single-ingredient over-the-counter remedies are recommended over combination products.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a primary treatment method used in traditional Chinese medicine?

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A)  massage
B)  herbal remedies
C)  chiropractic
D)  surgeryE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Medications should be stored in a warm and humid place.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When Cara goes to see her physician,which of the following will he do FIRST in diagnosing her condition?

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A)  He will order medical tests.
B)  He will perform a physical exam.
C)  He will ask her about her medical history.
D)  He will consult another physician about her condition prior to her appointment.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Western researchers might explain the effects of acupuncture as being the result of

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A)  correction of the flow of qi.
B)  rebalancing of yin and yang.
C)  release of hormones and neurotransmitters.
D)  restoration of equilibrium.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

During an appointment with a physician,it is recommended that you present your key concerns after the initial medical history has been taken.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Of the surgeries performed each year,about what percentage are elective?

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A)  20 percent
B)  40 percent
C)  60 percent
D)  80 percentE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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All of the following are examples of managed-care plans,EXCEPT

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The most commonly accepted of the conventional and alternative medicine manual healing methods is chiropractic.

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Severe shortness of breath is one reason to go to the nearest emergency room.

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Of the surgeries performed each year,about what percentage are elective?

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In traditional Chinese medicine,the principle of balance is expressed as

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding off-label use of a drug?

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Describe the two main forms of health insurance.List two advantages and disadvantages associated with each.

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When evaluating health related research,research presented at medical meetings should be considered highly reliable.

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An NIH panel of experts found evidence that acupuncture is effective for

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