Question 1

What is the primary objective of medicine according to the text?

Accepted Answer

To address people's unavoidable needs for emotional and physical healing.

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To promote psychological well-being without physical considerations.

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To ensure people live without any diseases.

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To solely improve physical health.

Question 2

Which of the following is categorized as a biologically based practice in CAM?

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Herbal products.

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Chiropractic adjustments.

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Meditation techniques.

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Yoga practices.

Question 3

What is the role of mind-body medicine as described in the document?

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To assert the interaction among the brain, mind, body, and behavior to improve health.

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To only treat mental disorders.

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To focus solely on physical treatments.

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To replace conventional medicine entirely.

Question 4

Which CAM approach is used for improving energy and immunity against infection?

Accepted Answer

Ginseng.

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Echinacea.

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St. John's wort.

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Garlic.

Question 5

According to the text, which demographic shows the highest use of CAM?

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Patients with chronic, painful, debilitating, or fatal conditions.

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Young adults.

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Children.

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Pregnant women.

Question 6

What is a notable characteristic of herbal products mentioned in the text?

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They can contain unintended contaminants and variable compositions.

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They are scientifically proven to be safe.

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They can only be prescribed by doctors.

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They are always organic.

Question 7

What type of approach does acupuncture fall under in CAM?

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Energy medicine.

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Manipulative and body-based practices.

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Mind-body medicine.

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Biological medicine.

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding the regulation of CAM practices?

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Regulation varies widely between countries.

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Every country treats CAM the same way.

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CAM practices are universally unregulated.

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All countries have strict regulations for CAM.

Question 9

What does the evidence-based medicine approach emphasize?

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Use of evidence from well-designed and conducted research.

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Historical practices without modern evidence.

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Personal beliefs of practitioners.

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Sole reliance on traditional healing methods.

Question 10

What methodology does the NCCAM suggest for exploring CAM practices?

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Conducting rigorous research comparable to biomedical standards.

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Implementing practices without evidence.

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Ignoring previous studies.

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Only using anecdotal evidence.

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