Question 1

A number of unconventional therapies consider the physical,mental,emotional,and spiritual needs of the client.In other words,these therapies are examples of:

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A)   holistic medicine.
B)   allopathic medicine.
C)   chelation therapy.
D)   energy therapies.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

In herbal medicine,tonics are herbs that:

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A)   have potent actions and are used to treat illness.
B)   promote perspiration and nervousness.
C)   have a general healing effect.
D)   have anti-inflammatory effects.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C) C

Question 3

The Pritikin and Ornish diets have been demonstrated to be effective in _____ in people with _____.

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A)   lowering insulin levels; attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
B)   lowering glucagon; hypertension
C)   raising white blood counts; cancer
D)   lowering blood glucose levels; diabetesE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Fabrizio Benedetti found that _____ injections of placebos were more effective in reducing pain than _____ injections.

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A)   hidden; visible
B)   visible; hidden
C)   predictable; unpredictable
D)   unpredictable; predictableE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

The approach to health care that promotes the collection,interpretation,and integration of the best research in making decisions about patient care is:

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A)   evidence-based medicine.
B)   allopathic medicine.
C)   holistic medicine.
D)   complementary and alternative medicine.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is used MOST often by:

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A)   men.
B)   people with higher levels of education.
C)   people who have been hospitalized with intestinal problems.
D)   young adults.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

To help Ron recover from a cold,his mother made him a potent solution from roots and bark.Ron's mom MOST likely made him a:

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A)   decoction.
B)   tincture.
C)   probiotic.
D)   pharmacopoeia.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above A

Question 8

Although her doctor has done nothing but examine her arthritic hands,elderly Mae feels less pain,apparently because she believes that the doctor has done something for her.Mae's improvement is an example of:

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A)   the placebo effect.
B)   the regression effect.
C)   spontaneous remission.
D)   observer expectancy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Overall,research on biofeedback has shown that biofeedback:

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A)   is ineffective in reducing stress.
B)   conveys no advantage over other,simpler behavioral techniques,such as relaxation training.
C)   is more effective with adults than with children.
D)   works best with people who are also highly suggestible.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

To help him relax,Rick is learning to pay nonjudgmental,in-the-moment attention to his changing perceptions and thoughts.Rick is evidently practicing:

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A)   mindfulness meditation.
B)   transcendental meditation.
C)   tai chi.
D)   yoga.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Dr.Kowalski is a medical doctor who practices allopathic medicine.She has a patient,Raina,who is experiencing acute pain and is interested in a consultation for hypnosis.Before recommending Raina to pursue a CAM consultation,what should Dr.Kowalski do?

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Question 12

In modulating physiological responses,biofeedback:

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A)   is ineffective.
B)   is more effective with adults than with children.
C)   enables people to consistently control their internal,involuntary responses.
D)   offers no advantage over other behavioral techniques such as relaxation training.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Allopathic medicine refers to:

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A)   diagnostic therapies that are not taught in most medical schools.
B)   traditional biomedicine.
C)   alternative therapies based on Eastern spirituality.
D)   an approach that considers not only physical health but also the emotional,spiritual,social,and psychological well-being of the person.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Most illnesses tend to be:

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A)   cyclical.
B)   self-limiting.
C)   cyclical,self-limiting conditions.
D)   unpredictable in nature.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is most accurately defined as the use and practice of therapies or diagnostic techniques that:

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A)   fall outside of conventional medicine.
B)   are completely natural.
C)   are unproven.
D)   tap the body's natural healing tendencies.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

According to Tilburt and colleagues (2008) ,_____ of American physicians believe placebos are beneficial and prescribe them to their patients.

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A)   10%
B)   30%
C)   50%
D)   70%E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

The most widely used alternative treatment for substance abuse is:

Accepted Answer

A)   hypnosis.
B)   meditation.
C)   homeopathy.
D)   acupuncture.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) D

Question 18

The medical school anecdote about Mr.Wright,who relapsed when he lost confidence in the cure he once believed in,illustrates the operation of _____ in medical treatments.

Accepted Answer

A)   the regression effect
B)   the Krebiozen effect
C)   observer expectancy
D)   the placebo effectE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

What does a chiropractor do before performing an adjustment?

Accepted Answer

A)   hypnotize the patient
B)   palpate the patient's vertebrae
C)   monitor biofeedback
D)   meditateE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Who is most likely to seek CAM?

Accepted Answer

A)   Uriel,a man who was hospitalized three months ago for a back problem
B)   Mae,a woman who was hospitalized three months ago for depression
C)   Bruno,a man who dropped out of high school
D)   Yessica,a woman who dropped out of high schoolE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 15: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

A number of unconventional therapies consider the physical,mental,emotional,and spiritual needs of the client.In other words,these therapies are examples of:

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In herbal medicine,tonics are herbs that:

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The Pritikin and Ornish diets have been demonstrated to be effective in _____ in people with _____.

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Fabrizio Benedetti found that _____ injections of placebos were more effective in reducing pain than _____ injections.

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The approach to health care that promotes the collection,interpretation,and integration of the best research in making decisions about patient care is:

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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is used MOST often by:

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To help Ron recover from a cold,his mother made him a potent solution from roots and bark.Ron's mom MOST likely made him a:

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Although her doctor has done nothing but examine her arthritic hands,elderly Mae feels less pain,apparently because she believes that the doctor has done something for her.Mae's improvement is an example of:

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Overall,research on biofeedback has shown that biofeedback:

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To help him relax,Rick is learning to pay nonjudgmental,in-the-moment attention to his changing perceptions and thoughts.Rick is evidently practicing:

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Dr.Kowalski is a medical doctor who practices allopathic medicine.She has a patient,Raina,who is experiencing acute pain and is interested in a consultation for hypnosis.Before recommending Raina to pursue a CAM consultation,what should Dr.Kowalski do?

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In modulating physiological responses,biofeedback:

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Most illnesses tend to be:

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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is most accurately defined as the use and practice of therapies or diagnostic techniques that:

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According to Tilburt and colleagues (2008) ,_____ of American physicians believe placebos are beneficial and prescribe them to their patients.

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The most widely used alternative treatment for substance abuse is:

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