You should consult a physician
A) to check blood pressure and temperature.
B) to learn new relaxation techniques.
C) to treat a reaction to an insect bite.
D) if you vomit after dining out.
All of the following statements are true about traditional Western medical practice EXCEPT
A) all treatments have had the benefit of extensive clinical trials.
B) practitioners complete rigorous education and clinical training programs.
C) it can be practiced by a wide range of specialists and health professionals.
D) treatments may change dramatically as new advances replace older practices.
In a clinical trial for a new pain medication, Hayden was given an inactive substance instead of an actual drug. After taking it, however, his headache improved. This resulted from the
A) analgesic effect.
B) placebo effect.
C) ingredients in the inactive pills.
D) passage of time.
Which of the following symptoms probably does NOT warrant professional medical advice?
A) You notice that your lips are bluish in color.
B) You get a tingling sensation in your arm and your speech is slurred.
C) You develop a low-grade fever and sore throat.
D) Your throat is swelling after taking a new medication.
Self-care can include
A) diagnosing acute symptoms.
B) treating infections.
C) checking your blood pressure.
D) self-diagnosing cancer.
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