Question 1

One of the criticisms against alternative medicine remedies,such as those of traditional Chinese medicine,is that

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A)  they are totally ineffective.
B)  they are much more dangerous than traditional Western medicine remedies.
C)  their production threatens the existence of several species of plants and animals.
D)  they are too expensive.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following would NOT be a purpose or condition for which consumers are likely to turn to complementary and alternative medicine?

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A)  weight loss
B)  chronic joint problems
C)  smoking cessation
D)  broken bonesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

All of the following products should be kept in a cool,dark,and dry place,EXCEPT:

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A)  antiseptic.
B)  antihistamine.
C)  hydrogen peroxide.
D)  antibiotic ointment.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The first step in the diagnostic process is

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A)  a physical exam.
B)  taking medical tests.
C)  a medical history.
D)  a second opinion.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which practice or interest is shared by both conventional Western medicine and complementary and alternative medicine?

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A)  careful observation of symptoms
B)  treatment with remedies derived from plants
C)  concern with the patient-physician relationship
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding botanicals?

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A)  The majority of botanical products are sold as Health Canada-approved pharmaceuticals.
B)  Well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on virtually every type of biologically-based therapy.
C)  There is no evidence of any potentially serious drug-herb interaction.
D)  Well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on only a small number of botanicals.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A drug that is not registered or protected by a trademark is called:

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A)  brand name.
B)  generic.
C)  illegal.
D)  cheap.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Scientific explanations have all of the following characteristics,EXCEPT:

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A)  empirical.
B)  rational.
C)  treatable.
D)  parsimonious.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Although convenient,some online pharmacies may sell products or engage in practices that are illegal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

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

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The first step in the diagnostic process is

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

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Which practice or interest is shared by both conventional Western medicine and complementary and alternative medicine?

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Which of the following would NOT be a purpose or condition for which consumers are likely to turn to complementary and alternative medicine?

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Although convenient,some online pharmacies may sell products or engage in practices that are illegal.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding botanicals?

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A drug that is not registered or protected by a trademark is called:

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All of the following products should be kept in a cool,dark,and dry place,EXCEPT:

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One of the criticisms against alternative medicine remedies,such as those of traditional Chinese medicine,is that

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Scientific explanations have all of the following characteristics,EXCEPT:

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The first step in the diagnostic process is

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

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Which practice or interest is shared by both conventional Western medicine and complementary and alternative medicine?

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Which of the following would NOT be a purpose or condition for which consumers are likely to turn to complementary and alternative medicine?

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Although convenient,some online pharmacies may sell products or engage in practices that are illegal.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding botanicals?

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A drug that is not registered or protected by a trademark is called:

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All of the following products should be kept in a cool,dark,and dry place,EXCEPT:

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