Question 1

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

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

Question 2

Traditional Chinese medicine is characterized by all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   abstract concepts.
B)   sophisticated set of techniques and methods.
C)   individualized diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
D)   identical disease approaches.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

List five strategies for effective communication with your physician before, during, and after a medical appointment.

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Question 4

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following has the levels of evidence in the correct order for the hierarchy of evidence pyramid (top to bottom) ?

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A)   Expert opinion, case series, observational study, randomized controlled trial.
B)   Observational study, non-randomized controlled trial, randomized controlled trial, systematic review.
C)   Randomized controlled trial, non-randomized controlled trial, observational study, case series.
D)   Systematic review randomized controlled trial, observational study, and expert opinion.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding off-label use of a drug?

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A)   More than half of off-label prescriptions are made with ample evidence supporting such use.
B)   It occurs most often when doctors err in prescribing a drug.
C)   It occurs when a drug is approved by Health Canada for one purpose and then prescribed for purposes not listed on the label.
D)   Forty percent of medications used for off-label use result in adverse reactions to the patient.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

In 2031, Canadian health-care costs will account for about _____ percent of the country's gross domestic product.

Accepted Answer

A)   2.3
B)   9.3
C)   15.3
D)   21.3E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

When looking for a new physician all the following are important questions to ask, EXCEPT:

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A)   Is the physician accepting new patients?
B)   Which hospitals does the physician use?
C)   What are the physician office hours?
D)   Does the physician have a good personality?E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How old is Western medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)   100 years
B)   150 years
C)   200 years
D)   300 yearsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a healthcare professional?

Accepted Answer

A)   respiratory therapist
B)   medical sonographers
C)   speech-language pathologist
D)   research oncologistE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding botanicals?

Accepted Answer

A)   Many 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) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is a primary treatment method used in traditional Chinese medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)   massage
B)   herbal remedies
C)   chiropractic
D)   surgeryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT considered an allied health care provider?

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A)   psychotherapists
B)   registered nurses
C)   physical therapists
D)   registered dietitiansE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following services vary province by province in their delivery and coverage?

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A)   dental care
B)   prescription drugs
C)   optometric services
D)   optometric services, dental care, and prescription drugsE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

A person who receives medical attention without being admitted to the hospital is a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   inpatient.
B)   outpatient.
C)   nuisance.
D)   casualty.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

CAM tends to be based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   science
B)   healing traditions
C)   accumulated experience
D)   healing traditions and accumulated experienceE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

A test result that fails to correctly detect a disease or condition is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   false negative.
B)   false positive.
C)   inaccurate.
D)   true positive.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding managing medical problems?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most symptoms require treatment with OTC drugs or professional assistance.
B)   An individual with a chronic condition such as diabetes should consult a physician before using an OTC drug.
C)   Professional medical advice is recommended for a symptom that is severe, unusual, persistent, or recurrent.
D)   Self-evaluation of symptoms and self-treatment with OTC drugs is a major part of the Canadian health care system.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 19: Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Which of the following services vary province by province in their delivery and coverage?

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List five strategies for effective communication with your physician before, during, and after a medical appointment.

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CAM tends to be based on which of the following?

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Traditional Chinese medicine is characterized by all the following, EXCEPT:

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding botanicals?

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Which of the following is a primary treatment method used in traditional Chinese medicine?

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

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Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding managing medical problems?

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A test result that fails to correctly detect a disease or condition is called:

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Which of the following is NOT considered an allied health care provider?

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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 is NOT a healthcare professional?

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How old is Western medicine?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding off-label use of a drug?

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When looking for a new physician all the following are important questions to ask, EXCEPT:

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

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In 2031, Canadian health-care costs will account for about _____ percent of the country's gross domestic product.

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

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A person who receives medical attention without being admitted to the hospital is a(n) :

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Which of the following has the levels of evidence in the correct order for the hierarchy of evidence pyramid (top to bottom) ?

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