Question 1

TCM always involves a four-step process with all of the following steps, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   inquiry.
B)   inspection.
C)   investigation.
D)   listening and smelling.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Western medicine identifies the causes of disease as pathogens, genetic factors, and unhealthy lifestyles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the physician-patient partnership which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   the patient actively participates
B)   the physician is all-knowing
C)   the patient actively participates and the physician acts as a consultant
D)   the physician acts as a consultantE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Symptoms are often an expression of the body's attempt to heal itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Western medicine focuses on the spiritual and psychological aspects of human functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Herbal remedies are categorized as having yin or yang characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Western medicine is firmly based on the scientific method of obtaining knowledge and explaining health-related phenomena.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How old is Western medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)   150 years
B)   200 years
C)   300 years
D)   100 yearsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

All of the following are true about a DIN, EXCEPT:

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A)   It is printed on the label of prescription and OTC drug products.
B)   The DIN is a computer-generated eight digit number assigned by Health Canada.
C)   The same DIN is assigned to all drugs within the same class.
D)   Identifies the manufacturer, product name, active ingredient(s) , strength(s)  of active ingredient(s) , pharmaceutical form, and route of administration.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Conventional medicine is also known by which of the following terms?

Accepted Answer

A)   biomedicine
B)   Western medicine
C)   complementary medicine
D)   Western medicine or biomedicineE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Sean is a basketball player who is having problems with bunions on his feet. With which health care professional should he make an appointment to see?

Accepted Answer

A)   osteopath
B)   podiatrist
C)   physical therapist
D)   chiropractorE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Ramon has been stung by a bee and is now becoming short of breath. Which of the following is likely to be the best strategy for dealing with Ramon's symptom?

Accepted Answer

A)   going to an emergency room
B)   waiting an hour to see if his condition improves
C)   self-treatment with over-the-counter pain medication
D)   calling a physician's office for adviceE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The scientific method is both a way of acquiring knowledge and a way of thinking that involves all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   eliminating options that do not have a good "feel."
B)   carefully defining its parameters.
C)   subjecting proposed solutions to rigorous testing.
D)   seeking out relevant evidence.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Therapies or practices that do NOT form part of conventional health care are called

Accepted Answer

A)   holistic medicine.
B)   complementary and alternative medicine.
C)   nonconventional medicine.
D)   therapeutic treatments.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The number of inpatient and outpatient surgeries in Canada has done which of the following over the past decade?

Accepted Answer

A)   both decreased
B)   both increased
C)   increased and decreased respectively
D)   decreased and increased respectivelyE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

All of the following are appropriate reasons to visit the emergency room at your local hospital, EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A)   sore throat.
B)   severe burns.
C)   poisoning.
D)   chest pain.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

What percentage of Canadians report using natural health products?

Accepted Answer

A)   59
B)   25
C)   40
D)   71E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

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

Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

All of the following are appropriate reasons to visit the emergency room at your local hospital, EXCEPT for

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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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Symptoms are often an expression of the body's attempt to heal itself.

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

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The number of inpatient and outpatient surgeries in Canada has done which of the following over the past decade?

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Sean is a basketball player who is having problems with bunions on his feet. With which health care professional should he make an appointment to see?

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In the physician-patient partnership which of the following is TRUE?

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Conventional medicine is also known by which of the following terms?

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Ramon has been stung by a bee and is now becoming short of breath. Which of the following is likely to be the best strategy for dealing with Ramon's symptom?

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How old is Western medicine?

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What percentage of Canadians report using natural health products?

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The scientific method is both a way of acquiring knowledge and a way of thinking that involves all of the following, EXCEPT:

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

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Western medicine is firmly based on the scientific method of obtaining knowledge and explaining health-related phenomena.

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Western medicine focuses on the spiritual and psychological aspects of human functioning.

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TCM always involves a four-step process with all of the following steps, EXCEPT:

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Herbal remedies are categorized as having yin or yang characteristics.

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Western medicine identifies the causes of disease as pathogens, genetic factors, and unhealthy lifestyles.

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All of the following are true about a DIN, EXCEPT:

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Therapies or practices that do NOT form part of conventional health care are called

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