CAM 2nd Lect

Second Lect CAM PDF & Questions

1 . Chiropractic treatment often involves:
A . Energy Therapy
B . Herbs
C . Analgesic
D . Spinal Manipulation


2 . Naturopathy refers to:
A . Alternative medical system originated in India
B . The principles of " likes cure likes "
C . Traditional Chinese Medicine
D . creating a process that promotes the body s ability to heal itself
3 . Which of the following is NOT a major domain of CAM practice?
A . Bariatric surgery
B . Manipulative and body-based practices
C . Mind – Body medicine
D . Biologicall based Medicine
4 . One of the following statements is not correct :
A . Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on the idea of balancing yin and yang.
B . It s important to tell your healthcare provider about any dietary supplements or herbs you take because they may interact with prescription medicines.
C . Alternative medicine and complementary medicine mean the same thing.
D . Aramatotherapy means the use of oil extracts considered as part of CAM
5. The term Contra-indications means
A . The disease in which the use of a drug will be harmful or will aggravate the condition
B . The use of drug can safely be taken
C . A replacement of a damage tissue by a new one.
D . Unable to produce voice.
6 . "Integrative medicine" refers to:
a) healing of mind, body and spirit
b) whole-body treatment vs. symptoms-based care
c) combining complementary and alternative therapies with conventional medicine
d) all of the above
7 .Correct statement includes :
A . Message therapy is part of standard care
B . The safety & effectiveness of CAM therapy is not fully known
C . CAM therapy is only used by men
D . All dietery supplements are considered as CAM products .
8 . Dangers related to CAm usage
A. Include interactions that may occur between herbal preparations and other drugs
B. Arise most often from the use of homeopathic remedies
C. May occur from infection at the site of needle placement from acupuncture
D. Both a and c


9 . One of the following is not Mind – Body therapy
A . Meditation
B . Yoga
C . Relaxation
D . Herbalism
10 . One of the following drugs therapy is not originally a herbal or plant remedy
A . Quinine B . Digitalis alkaloid C . Codeine D . Paracetamol
Q2 . Enumerate the six principles that form the basis of naturopathic practice
Answer :
1. The healing power of nature 2 . Identification and treatment of the cause of diseas 3 . The concept of "first do no harm" 4 . The doctor as teacher 5 . Treatment of the whole person 6 . Prevention
Match the following CAM therapy with the corresponding descriptions.
1 . Cranberries juice( ………. )
2 . Black seed ( ………. )
3 .Liquorices( ………. )
4 . Aramotherapy
5 . Probiotics ( ………. )
A.Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host.
B . Contains: glycyrrhizin used in the treatment of gastric ulcer
C . Used to acidify urine and seems to make a more difficult for bacteria to stick to bladder wall
D . “involves the use of essential oils (extracts or essences) from flowers, herbs, and trees to promote health and well-being.”
E . Herbs used to immune system

Match the following useful herbal products with their use
1 . Ginger(……….) A . For indigestion
2 . St. John Wort (……….) B . For nausea
3 . Valerian (……….) C .Antioxidant
4 . Green Tea(……….) D . Sleep disturbance
5 . Chamomile(……….) E . Depression
Answer 1 . B 2 . E 3 . D 4 . C 5 . A