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C. Holistic approach

CAM therapies focus on treating the mind and the whole body, which make them a part of a

A. Natural approach

B. Psychological approach

C. Holistic approach

D. Gentle approach

C. Traditional Chinese Medicine

Which type of medicine addressees imbalance of qi?

A. Chiropractic medicine

B. Naturopathy

C. Traditional Chinese medicine

D. Homeopathy

A. Ayurveda

Which system places equal emphasis on body, mind, and spirit and strives to restore the innate
harmony of the individual?

A. Ayurveda

B. Homeopathy

C. Naturopathy

D. Traditional Chinese medicine

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B. Homeopathy

The alternative system of medicine based on the principle that "like cures like" is
A. Naturopathy

B. Homeopathy

C. Ayurveda

D. Chiropractic medicine

A. Misalignment of the spine

Chiropractic treatment is based on the theory that diseases can be cause by

A. Misalignment of the spine

B. Poor eating habits

C. Taking too many drugs

D. Muscle atrophy

C. Healing touch

The energy therapy based on the premise that the therapist can identify and cure energy imbalances in
a client is

A. Reiki

B. Qigong

C. Healing touch

D. Acupressure

B. Mind-body medicine

The use of techniques to improve the mind's ability to affect the body is called

A. Acupressure

B. Mind-body medicine

C. Reiki

D. Bodywork

D. Natural products
The type of CAM that uses substances found in nature, including herbal treatments, dietary
supplements, or functional foods, is

A. Manipulative and body-based practices

B. Energy medicine

C. Mind-body medicine

D. Natural products

D. Functional foods

Plant sterols, oat fiber, sunflower, and soy protein are examples of

A. Antioxidants

B. Herbal remedies

C. Nutraceuticals

D. Functional foods

A. Safe and pure

The USP Verified Dietary Supplement mark indicates that a supplement is

A. Safe and pure

B. Effective

C. Low cost

D. Child safe

A. doshas

According to Ayurvedic theory, each person belongs to one of three body types known as

A. doshas.

B. chakras.

C. biofields.

D. meridians.
D. Traditional Chinese medicine

Which alternative medical system addresses imbalances of qi (vital energy)?

A. Chiropractic medicine

B. Ayurveda

C. Naturopathic medicine

D. Traditional Chinese medicine

C. Natural products

Which of the following CAM therapies is the most controversial?

A. Chiropractic medicine

B. Massage therapy

C. Natural products

D. Acupuncture

D. homeopathic medicine

The alternative system of medicine based on the principle that "like cures like" is

A. Ayurvedic medicine.

B. naturopathic medicine.

C. traditional Chinese medicine.

D. homeopathic medicine.

A. CAM practices are used by men more than women

Which of the following statements is NOT true about CAM practices in the United States?

A. CAM practices are used by men more than women.

B. People with higher education tend to use CAM practices more.

C. People with back, neck, head, or joint aches tend to use CAM practices more.

D. CAM practices are used by women more than men.

A. spinal manipulation

Chiropractic treatment often involves

A. spinal manipulation.

B. movement therapy.

C. herbal therapy.

D. prescription pain killers.

D. Ayurvedic medicine

Eliminating impurities in the body and alleviating symptoms are the primary goals of

A. homeopathic treatments.

B. traditional Chinese medicine.

C. acupuncture.

D. Ayurvedic medicine.

D. Must provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition

On what basis is a food classified as a functional food or nutraceutical?

A. Must be able to be manufactured into a dietary supplement product

B. Must be low-fat

C. Must be low-calorie

D. Must provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition

B. creating a process that promotes the body's ability to heal itself

Naturopathy refers to
A. medical treatments based on spinal manipulation to achieve proper alignment.

B. creating a process that promotes the body's ability to heal itself.

C. an alternative medical system from India.

D. the principle of "like cures like."

B. Ephedra

Which of the following is a dietary supplement banned in the United States by the FDA due to
dangerous side effects?

A. Ginkgo biloba

B. Ephedra

C. Kava

D. St. John's wort

C. Mariatric medicine

Which of the following is NOT a major domain of CAM practice?

A. Mind-body medicine

B. Manipulative and body-based practices

C. Bariatric medicine

D. Energy medicine

D. Biologically based practices

Treatments that rely on substances found in nature (such as herbs), special diets, dietary supplements,
or functional foods are part of which CAM domain?

A. Mind-body medicine

B. Energy medicine
C. Manipulative and body-based practices

D. Biologically based practices

B. has now been largely accepted as valid by mainstream medicine

Chiropractic medicine is a CAM practice that

A. rarely qualifies for insurance reimbursement.

B. has now been largely accepted as valid by mainstream medicine.

C. integrates meditative practices and movement therapies.

D. is still considered experimental by most Western doctors.

C. nutraceuticals

Plant sterols, yogurt, oat fiber, sunflower oil, and soy protein are examples of functional foods, also
known as

A. herbal remedies.

B. phytochemicals.

C. nutraceuticals.

D. antioxidants.

D. the Feldenkrais Method®

The form of movement therapy that involves gentle movements and exercises designed to improve
coordination and flexibility by retraining the nervous system is

A. Shiatsu.

B. qigong.

C. reiki.

D. the Feldenkrais Method®.

C. healing touch

The form of energy medicine based on the therapist's ability to identify energy imbalances and enhance
healing by improving the flow of energy is

A. acupressure.

B. qigong.

C. healing touch.

D. tai chi.

C. stimulating various locations on the body by the placement of fine needles to improve energy flow

Acupuncture involves

A. a treatment plan based on classifying the patient into one of three body types.

B. using pressure of the fingers or hands to ease pain and improve energy flow.

C. stimulating various locations on the body by the placement of fine needles to improve energy flow.

D. a system of movements and floor exercises designed to retrain the nervous system.

C. quality, purity, and potency

The USP Verified Dietary Supplement seal indicates that a supplement has been tested and adheres to
standards of

A. safety and effectiveness.

B. quality, strength, and ingredients made in the United States.

C. quality, purity, and potency.

D. purity and safety for use by children.

A. the Trager® Approach

The bodywork therapy that may include gentle movement of the patient's limbs in a rhythmic fashion to
induce a state of deep relaxation is
A. the Trager® Approach.

B. Pilates.

C. the Alexander Technique.

D. Rolfing® Structural Integration.

A. Reiki

Which form of energy medicine focuses on channeling spiritual energy?

A. Reiki

B. Qigong

C. Healing touch

D. Shiatsu

A. means that it supposedly contains substances found in nature, but the use of this term is not
regulated

A product labeled "natural"

A. means that it supposedly contains substances found in nature, but the use of this term is not
regulated.

B. has been approved by the FDA for sale in the United States.

C. has been verified by the U.S. Pharmacopeia.

D. means that it contains organically grown ingredients.

A. cardiovascular system

Psychoneuroimmunology is a field of study that involves the interaction of all of the following body
systems EXCEPT the

A. nervous system.

B. immune system.

C. endocrine system.
D. cardiovascular system.

D. mind-body medicine

The CAM domain that includes practices designed to enhance the mind's capacity to affect bodily
function and to improve symptoms is

A. psychoneuroimmunology.

B. biologically based practices.

C. energy medicine.

D. mind-body medicine.

Injectable solutions

Herbal remedies are available in all of the following forms EXCEPT

A. standardized extracts.
B. freeze-dried extracts.
C. tinctures and teas.
D. injectable solutions