Question 1

Therapies and practices that do not form part of conventional health care and medical practices taught in most Canadian medical schools are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   conventional medicine.
B)   complementary medicine.
C)   alternative medicine.
D)   complementary and alternative medicineE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a guideline to medicating yourself safely?

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A)   Store your medication in a cool, dry place that is out of the reach of children.
B)   Do not exceed the recommended dosage or length of treatment unless you discuss the change with your physician.
C)   Whenever possible, try to buy brand name products as they contain more effective ingredients.
D)   Select medications with one active ingredient rather than an "all in one" product.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Outdated aspirin can have an acidic odour.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What percentage of individuals who engage in expressive writing experience positive changes in their health condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   20
B)   25
C)   50
D)   65E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

A person should check with a physician about symptoms with any of the following characteristics, EXCEPT symptoms that are

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A)   recurrent.
B)   familiar.
C)   persistent.
D)   severe.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Herbal remedies are categorized as having yin or yang characteristics.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The medical history includes all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   secondary reason for the visit.
B)   current symptoms.
C)   past medical history.
D)   social history.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Complementary and alternative medicine is also referred to as:

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A)   conventional
B)   integrative
C)   non-traditional
D)   EasternE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Strategies for good communication with your physician include all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   making a written list of questions before your appointment.
B)   bringing a list of the medications you are taking to your appointment.
C)   saving your major concerns until the doctor brings them up.
D)   repeating to the doctor what you understand you're supposed to do.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Examples of severe symptoms in which a medical professional should be consulted include all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   severe pains.
B)   major injuries.
C)   emergencies.
D)   blurry vision.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The complementary and alternative medicine therapy that involves the use of highly diluted extracts is

Accepted Answer

A)   traditional Chinese medicine.
B)   qigong.
C)   Reiki.
D)   homeopathy.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following are NOT a good non-drug options for self-care?

Accepted Answer

A)   adequate rest
B)   exercise
C)   massage
D)   tylenolE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

In 2017, Canadians spent an estimated _____ billion on drugs.

Accepted Answer

A)   8.7
B)   18.7
C)   28.7
D)   38.7E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

In homeopathy, the treatment of each patient is determined by specific symptoms rather than the overall condition of the patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Canada Health Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   universally accessible
B)   comprehensive in coverage
C)   available within country only
D)   accessible without income barriersE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Patients should make a symptom list before going to a medical appointment which includes all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   when they started.
B)   how long they last.
C)   what makes them better or worse.
D)   why they are happening.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

All the following are public health measures that have been implemented to destroy potential pathogens, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   chlorination of drinking water
B)   sewage disposal
C)   food safety regulations
D)   vitamin supplementationE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT the most commonly used CAM technique?

Accepted Answer

A)   relaxation techniques
B)   herbal medicine
C)   massage
D)   iridologyE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Examples of persistent symptoms in which a medical professional should be consulted include all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   fever for more than five days.
B)   cough lasting more than two weeks.
C)   sore that hasn't healed in six weeks.
D)   hoarseness lasting longer than three weeks.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Fatima has had a cough for three weeks. Which of the following is likely to be Fatima's best option for addressing this symptom?

Accepted Answer

A)   waiting an additional two weeks to see if her condition improves
B)   self-treatment
C)   checking with a physician
D)   going to the emergency roomE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

A person should check with a physician about symptoms with any of the following characteristics, EXCEPT symptoms that are

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Examples of persistent symptoms in which a medical professional should be consulted include all the following, EXCEPT:

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The medical history includes all the following, EXCEPT:

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Fatima has had a cough for three weeks. Which of the following is likely to be Fatima's best option for addressing this symptom?

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In homeopathy, the treatment of each patient is determined by specific symptoms rather than the overall condition of the patient.

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All the following are public health measures that have been implemented to destroy potential pathogens, EXCEPT

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Outdated aspirin can have an acidic odour.

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Patients should make a symptom list before going to a medical appointment which includes all the following, EXCEPT:

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Examples of severe symptoms in which a medical professional should be consulted include all the following, EXCEPT:

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In 2017, Canadians spent an estimated _____ billion on drugs.

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Which of the following are NOT a good non-drug options for self-care?

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Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Canada Health Act?

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Which of the following is NOT a guideline to medicating yourself safely?

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Herbal remedies are categorized as having yin or yang characteristics.

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The complementary and alternative medicine therapy that involves the use of highly diluted extracts is

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Which of the following is NOT the most commonly used CAM technique?

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Complementary and alternative medicine is also referred to as:

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What percentage of individuals who engage in expressive writing experience positive changes in their health condition?

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Therapies and practices that do not form part of conventional health care and medical practices taught in most Canadian medical schools are referred to as:

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Strategies for good communication with your physician include all the following, EXCEPT:

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