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CAM is a group of practices and products that are not usually considered part of conventional medicine. |
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| | B) | False |
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Scientific evidence is available for all CAM therapies. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The medical assistant may provide information about CAM therapy to the patient in the form of approved printed literature or web links as allowed by place of employment, but in most cases, the medical assistant should refer the patient's specific questions to a licensed practitioner. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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A homeopathic remedy is meant to stimulate the immune system to help the body recover and cure the illness. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Homeopathy relies on the healing power of the body to establish, maintain, and restore health. |
| | A) | True |
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In traditional Chinese medicine, disease results from the disrupted flow of qi, resulting in an imbalance in yin and yang. Practitioners help unblock qi and promote energy and blood flow in the meridians of patients in an attempt to bring the body back into harmony and wellness. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Ayurvedic practices include dietary recommendations and herbal remedies and emphasize the use of body, mind, and spirit in disease prevention and treatment. |
| | A) | True |
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The medical assistant must be aware of the types of mind-body interventions that the practitioner may employ or that the patient may practice and be respectful of the mind-body treatments chosen by patients, even if these methods do not reflect the medical assistant's personal beliefs. |
| | A) | True |
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Research shows that meditation increases the heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen consumption, and blood pressure. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Manufacturers of dietary supplements must provide evidence of effectiveness and safety to the FDA. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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