Which term identifies a type of medical practice that combines conventional medicine with complementary health approaches?
A) combination
B) naturopathic
C) integrative
D) blended
Which of the following therapies is most likely to be covered by health insurance?
A) chiropractic
B) acupressure
C) dietary supplements
D) Alexander technique
All of the following are true about dietary supplements EXCEPT that
A) they are taken to enhance mood, prevent disease, and improve health.
B) they come in the form of pills, capsules, powder, or liquids.
C) they may contain vitamins, minerals, and/or amino acids.
D) they are tightly regulated and safe to consume.
Prior to taking an herbal supplement that claims to increase muscle mass, Jermaine should consult all the following EXCEPT
A) his personal trainer at the gym.
B) the NCCIH website.
C) the Cochrane Collaboration's review of the product.
D) his physician.
Lou is becoming increasingly concerned about his lapses in memory, and fears that, at age 69, he might be developing Alzheimer's disease. To improve his memory, he is considering trying
A) flaxseed.
B) ginkgo biloba.
C) ginseng.
D) echinacea.
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