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Which of the following CAM therapies is not correctly matched to its proper division? A) Biological - Diets and Herbs B) Energy - Reiki and Meditation C) Alternative systems - Naturopathy D) Mind-body - Yoga E) Manipulative - Osteopathy - ANSWER B) Energy - Reiki and Meditation Meditation is a Mind-body therapy. Qi gong and magnents are other Energy therapies.
T or F: Complimentary and Integrative Medicine is the use of CAM as an ADJUNCT to and NOT a replacement for allopathic medicine. - ANSWER True
Define: Therapy that involves the body's own healing powers. - ANSWER Natural Medicine
Define: A group of diverse medical and healthcare systems, practices, and products that have not been developed by use of generally accepted scientific methods. - ANSWER Alternative Medicine
Define: In addition to the physical body, the alternative practice also includes the mental, emothional, and spiritual aspects of health. - ANSWER Holistic Medicine... And Integrative Medicine?
Conventional (Allopathic) medicine is when healing occurs ________ the body-mind and is viewed as something done __ the patient. Integrative medicine is when healing occurs ______ the body-mind and requires active
participation of the patient. - ANSWER Outside, to Within
Who first attempted to separate the mind & body from the spirit to protect it from science. He believed the church should deal with mind & spirit, while science could dissect the physical body. A) Aristotle B) Rene Descartes C) Hippocrates D) John Locke - ANSWER B) Rene Descartes, 1600's Aristotle was a holistic physician = Mind + body. John Locke and Hume = Reductionism - reduce to its parts to understand the larger whole, 1700's.
What 1910 report shaped the development of allopathic academic education and emphasized research, education, and clinical practice? - ANSWER Flexner Report 1910
T or F: CAM is a publicly driven demand. - ANSWER True Desire by the public for therapies more attuned with their values, beliefs and philosophy toward life & their health
Who is the National Center for CAM director? A) Dr. Josephine Briggs B) Dr. Oz C) Dr. Melba Ovalle D) Dr. Victor H. Germino E) P.A. Kenneth F. Ferrell - ANSWER A) Dr. Josephine Briggs Original government office was founded in 1993.
C) Acupuncture D) Reflexology E) Acupressure - ANSWER E) Acupressure Acupuncture without needles. Points are all over the body and not just the feet and hands like reflexology.
Pathophysiology of acupressure/puncture = Stimulation of these points→ ______ release→ blockage of pain→ blood & oxygen flow is ↑ → muscle relaxation and accelerated _____ - ANSWER Endorphin Healing
T or F: Shiatsu is a Japanese technique of acupressure based on Chinese principles and Zen Shiatsu is where the whole body is used as leverage to apply strong pressure. - ANSWER True Massage techniques without oils and fully clothed.
T or F: Most meridians are named for specific organs but do not correlate to that anatomical body part, functional > anatomical. - ANSWER True
Where can you apply pressure to decrease nausea and vomiting? - ANSWER P Located between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
What CAM therapy can be effectively used for addictions, anxiety, and phobias, forms a state of attentive and focused concentration where the pt is not fully aware of surroundings and is highly responsive to suggestion? A) Yoga B) Qi Gong C) Meditation D) Hypnotherapy E) Prayer - ANSWER D) Hypnotherapy
*People CAN NOT be hypnotized against their will or involuntarily
Hypnosis is thought to work by altering our state of _________, allowing the analytical ___ brain to be switched off, while the creative ____ brain becomes more dominant. - ANSWER Consciousness Left Right
Which of the following is not an affect of hypnosis? A) ↓ sympathetic nervous system activity B) ↓ oxygen consumption and CO2 elimination C) Lowers heart rate D) Increases BP E) can ↑ or ↓ brain wave activity - ANSWER D) Increases BP... it lowers BP
What is biofeedback in regards to hypnosis? - ANSWER Visual and audio display of body activity/ muscle tension used to show the patients that the hypnosis is working. Pts feel more in control.
What CAM therapy integrates petitions and intercessions to aid in healing? A) Yoga B) Qi Gong C) Meditation D) Hypnotherapy E) Prayer - ANSWER E) Prayer Petition = prayer for self Intercession = prayer for others
What CAM therapy realigns the mind-body connection (the conscious with the physical)
T or F: T'ai chi is based on paradox and opposites. - ANSWER True Excited and calm, soft and powerful, not moving in movement.
What CAM therapy is based on the ego transcending and uses asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing) to integrate the body with the mind and the mind with the soul? A) Yoga B) Qi Gong C) Thai Chi D) Reflexology E) Pilates - ANSWER A) Yoga
- The MC form is Hatha Yoga ** Bikram = Hot Yoga
There are _ chakras. - ANSWER 7 Understanding and will, Imagination, Power, Love, Wisdom, Order, and Life
Which of the following is not a physiologic effect of yoga? A) Increased metabolism B) ↓ BP and heart rate C) ↑ blood flow D) Improved lactate elimination E) ↓ SNS activity (adrenaline) F) Relaxation - ANSWER A) Increased metabolism It decreases metabolism.
What CAM therapy was designed in WWI, believes that the mental and the physical are inter-related, and works with precise movements to strengthen the core, increase
flexibility and awareness? A) Yoga B) Qi Gong C) Thai Chi D) Reflexology E) Pilates - ANSWER E) Pilates CORE = Foundation = core muscles are the deep, internal muscles of the abdomen and back
What CAM therapy is energy based Taoism and is a component of Chinese martial arts? A) Yoga B) Qi Gong C) Thai Chi D) Reflexology E) Pilates - ANSWER B) Qi Gong Qi: "vital energy" Gong: "perseverant practice" Started in the 1950's and Chinese government regulated in 1996.
What medical system is defined by a way of life and a concept for healing using various natural means to treat human illness and disease? A) Acupuncture B) Naturopathy C) Chinese Medicine D) Ayurveda E) Curanderismo - ANSWER B) Naturopathy Dr. Benedict Lust is the Founder of Naturopathy in 1896 The 1st Naturopathic doctor was Hippocrates
A) Acupuncture B) Naturopathy C) Chinese Medicine D) Ayurveda E) Curanderismo - ANSWER C) Chinese Medicine 5 Phases: Earth, water, fire, metal, wood
What is the most critical concept of Chinese medicine? - ANSWER Qi (Chi) Subtle and mobile forces that cause most physiologic functions. Maintain health & vitality of the individual. Runs through blood.
What medical system is used to regulate chi by removing obstructions in the flow with needles to specific meridians? A) Acupuncture B) Naturopathy C) Chinese Medicine D) Ayurveda E) Curanderismo - ANSWER A) Acupuncture
_________ (Jin Fa) - the burning of dried and powdered leaves of Artemesia vulgaris (ai ye) Either on or close to the skin. Has the ability to warm and enter the channels. - ANSWER Moxibustion The heat hits the different acu points for the freeing of Chi.
What method is used to drain or remove cold & damp evils or to assist blood circulation?
- ANSWER Cupping and bleeding
How many pulses are present in Chinese medicine? - ANSWER 3
What medical system is from Mexico and uses natural and supernatural forces to manipulate health and illness? A) Acupuncture B) Naturopathy C) Chinese Medicine D) Ayurveda E) Curanderismo - ANSWER E) Curanderismo
- Also treats problems of social, psychological and spiritual natures (psychotherapeutic role)
What 3 things are connected in Curanderismo? - ANSWER Mind-Body-Spirit Saints, family spirits, etc.
Mal de ojo = - ANSWER Evil Eye
Newer research of magnet therapy shows that magnetic strength must be > ___ gauss/ 80 m tesla for 24-__ hours for efficacy. - ANSWER 800, 80 48
- Studied since 2500-3000 BC
Magnet therapy is said to increase blood flow and decrease _________. Increased oxygenation is thought to help transport endorphins, thereby reducing ___. - ANSWER Inflammation Pain
- Like those energy balance bracelets with ion technology
When are magnet therapies contraindicated? - ANSWER Implanted cardiac and other medical devices
T or F: In TCM, kitchens are part of classroom training, and food is selected based on yin and yang. - ANSWER True
Macrobiotics is based on yin and yang. Yin foods (calming) = green vegetables, fruits, nuts, honey. Yang foods (strengthening) = meat, fish, eggs, beans. What is the cornerstone of Macrobiotics? - ANSWER Whole grains = balance yin & yang and form the cornerstone of the diet. Eating the proper balance of food helps rebalance feelings as well as restore health
Which of the following is not part of a vegetarian diet? A) Eggs B) Zucchini C) Tuna D) Milk E) Bread - ANSWER C) Tuna Vegetarians cannot eat meat, poultry, or fish... but some eat an altered vegetarian diet with fish.
Which of the following is allowed in a vegan diet? A) Edemame B) Eggs C) Steak D) Cheese E) Jello - ANSWER A) Edemame Soy is an excellent source of protein for vegans. Vegan = NO animal products of any kind... hence the no jello. If you have any questions, please ask Zoe. She is an expert.
Why do vegans need B12 supplements? - ANSWER B12 is a vitamin made by animal
enzymes.
Which of the following is not a common food allergy trigger? A) Nuts (Peanuts and Tree) B) Rice C) Wheat (Celiac) D) Food coloring Red 9 E) Eggs - ANSWER B) Rice Dairy, soy, fish/ shellfish, and MSG/ preservatives are also common. Rice and potatoes are actually very uncommon and are excellent carb sources for those with Celiac.
Pathophysiology of food allergies: Ig_ antibody is produced after the immune system perceives an ordinary food as a harmful substance. Ig_ attaches to mast cells. With re-exposure, ___ cells release chemicals that cause allergic rxn. - ANSWER E, E Mast
What uses the "likes to treat likes" theory? Uses extremely diluted medicinal substances, and believed in life energy (vital force) as the ultimate source of health and illness. - ANSWER Homeopathy Protected by federal law and most are available OTC. Developed by Samuel Hahnemann in the 1800's
T or F: Homeopathy has a specific and backed method of action. - ANSWER False, it is a mystery. Not widely accepted amongst Allopathic doctors.
Which of the following is false regarding manual therapy? A) Seeks to correct structural imbalances to optimize the body's ability to correct or repair itself
Reflex response from anxiety, pain (increased ________ NS response). - ANSWER Proprioceptive Sympathetic
Pathophysiology of Tender points: Pro-inflammatory & vasoconstrictive chemical mediators accumulate (histamine, ________, bradykinin, potassium)→ influx of _____ ions→ overstimulation of muscles→ neurologic reflex arc→ painful bands of taut muscle - ANSWER Prostaglandins Calcium
Which of the following is NOT an osteopathic technique? A) Muscle Energy B) HVLA = High velocity low amplitude C) Strain-counterstrain D) Myofascial release E) Lymph drainage F) Muscle vibration - ANSWER F) Muscle vibration HVLA is used to realign the bones and ligaments of the body. Dr. Laboy was at REACH, he was SO cool!!
Which of the following is chiropractic techniques not really affective? A) Asthma B) Carpal tunnel C) Dysmenorrhea D) Low back pain E) Migraine - ANSWER B) Carpal tunnel Also does not cure infections...
What two areas does chiropractic practices focus on? - ANSWER Spine and pelvis
What's essential theory is based on the tissues of the body functioning at optimal levels when arterial supply and venous and lymphatic drainage are uninterrupted? A) Homeopathy B) Yoga C) HVLA D) Massage - ANSWER D) Massage
Name the contraindications to massage: - ANSWER Skin infection, Melanoma, Bleeding (especially into tissues from trauma) Acute inflammation (RA), Thrombophlebitis, Atherosclerosis Varicose veins, Immunocompromised state
What type of massage uses oil to facilitate smooth strokes called effleurage, incorporates kneading, friction, and stretching? - ANSWER Swedish, MC The 5 techiques of massage are effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotment, and vibration.
Effleurage strokes can be light or firm. The rule of thumb is to use firm strokes towards the heart (ie: __ the legs) and very light strokes away from the heart (ie: ____ the legs). - ANSWER Up Down
Petrissage = ______ movements to manipulate and loosen the muscle fibers more. - ANSWER Kneading
T or F: The Flexner Report proposed a strong foundation in the biomedical sciences coupled with hands-on clinical training. It is based on the German tradition. - ANSWER True
