Aromatherapy I Flashcards
The term essence was coined by …
a. Hippocrates
b. Plato
c. Paracelsus
d. Socrates
c. Paracelsus
You should conduct organoleptic testing on essential oils to achieve which of the following?
a. evaluate essential oils
b. learn which organs benefit from which oil
c. find inorganic materials within essential oils
d. locate lipid soluble substances with essential oils
a. evaluate essential oils
Organoleptic testing is the process of using all of your senses to test and evaluate your oils. The answer is found in the online lecture: How to Use Your Essential Oil Kit.
There are several key issues that should be considered when planning a clinical trial such as the sample. From the following what other factors are important?
a. The intervention
b. The measures
c. The procedure
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Aromatherapists conducting research are best to do it…
a. on their own.
b. with a research designer.
c. with a psychologist.
d. both b and c.
d. both b and c.
Indicate which of the following statements is true:
a. Patchouli oil leaves a stain on the perfume blotter.
b. Patchouli oil does not leave a stain on the perfume blotter.
a. Patchouli oil leaves a stain on the perfume blotter.
Which of the following statements describes the optimal storage conditions for essential oils?
a. On a kitchen shelf in attractive clear bottles, preferable with corks so they can breathe
b. In the sun so you can see their color
c. In a dark bottle with a tight lid in the sun
d. In a dark bottle with a tight lid in a cool place
d. In a dark bottle with a tight lid in a cool place
Geranium essential oil is able to be stored for long periods. It is relatively stable because it is high in which of the following?
a. esters
b. alcohols
c. diterpenes
d. coumarins
b. alcohols
Pupil dilation or constriction is measured to investigate if an oil sedates or stimulates. If an oil stimulates, research says the pupil should …
a. stay the same.
b. constrict.
c. dilate.
d. none of the above
c. dilate.
Which of the following oils is produced from the seed of the plant?
a. cinnamon
b. pimento
c. valerian
d. fennel
d. fennel
During a session of prolonged organoleptic testing, which of the following can occur to your smell receptors?
a. they can detect aromas at a greater distance
b. they are activated
c. they become saturated
d. they are destroyed
c. they become saturated
What should your study design aim to remove?
a. Confounding factors
b. Random variables
c. Subjective measures
d. Both a and c
d. Both a and c
Which of the following statements best describes a base note?
a. The very first impression you have of the aroma
b. A fixed non volatile oil
c. Less characteristic of the oil and easier to reproduce artificially
d. What provides the fixative quality of an essential oil
d. What provides the fixative quality of an essential oil
Putting a drop of oil on the tip of your tongue is an effective way to check quality, (after checking contraindications). Which of the following can create a numb feeling on the tongue?
a. diethyl phthalate
b. dipropylene glycol
c. eugenol
d. both diethyl phthalate and eugenol
d. both diethyl phthalate and eugenol
Which of the following is a method used to establish objective scientific proof of the physiological and psychological activities of essential oils?
a. Peripheral blood pressure
b. Heart rate
c. Electrodermal activity
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
What two factors influence the volatility of each component molecule of a single essential oil?
a. shape and molecular weight
b. aroma and color
c. viscosity and aroma
d. specific gravity and viscosity
a. shape and molecular weight
If studying changes in sleep due to an essential oil, the most effective measure would be to …
a. use a movement meter.
b. monitor participant sleeping.
c. ask participant how well they slept.
d. all of the above.
a. use a movement meter.
Japanese research has shown inhaling which of the following essential oils reduces peripheral blood pressure?
a. Mentha piperita
b. Jasminum grandiflorum
c. Citrus limonum
d. Both a and b
c. Both a and b
Which of the following notes is thought to be the easier to reproduce artificially?
a. base
b. top
c. middle
d. both a and c
c. middle
Which of the following statements best describes a top note?
a. A fixative and evaporates slowly
b. Characteristic of the oil and evaporates quickly
c. Easy to produce artificially and lasts about 1-2 hours
d. A fixative and evaporates quickly
b. Characterisitc of the oil and evaporates quickly
Why are oils that are high in unsaturated hydrocarbon terpenes such as citrus, pine, and juniper susceptible to spoilage?
a. they hydrolyze easily
b. they crystalize when stored correctly
c. they absorb oxygen from the air
d. they attract water
c. they absorb oxygen from the air
If the initial design of a study is wrong and it still goes ahead no amount of re-analysis will produce useful results because of a ….
a. confusion factor.
b. congener factor.
c. confluence factor.
d. confounding factor.
d. confounding factor.
Which of the following research methods can be used to establish objective scientific proof of the physiological and psychological activities of essential oils?
a. Heart rate measurements
b. Peripheral blood pressure measurements
c. Electrodermal activity measurements
d. Brain wave measurements
e. All of the above
e. All of the above
What is important when you are determining participant allocation in your sample and control groups?
a. Mother’s birthplace
b. Random allocation
c. Same gender
d. Socioeconomic status
b. Random allocation
Valerian essential oil is extracted from which part of the plant?
a. flower
b. leaf
c. root
d. seeds
c. root
Peripheral blood pressure is measurable and is used to measure the affect of aromas because it reacts to stress by …
a. increasing.
b. stablizing.
c. staying constant.
d. decreasing.
a. increasing.
Which of the following is the BEST place to store your essential oils?
a. In a bathroom cabinet, so you have easy access to them.
b. Out of sunlight in a cool place.
c. On a windowsill so you can see the color of the oil.
d. In a kitch cupboard close to the range so you can easily use them in your cooking.
b. Out of sunlight in a cool place.
Heat, light, air, and moisture generally have which of the following effects on essential oils?
a. They increase therapeutic potential.
b. They intensify the aromatic qualities.
c. The degrade the quality.
d. They neutralize the hydrocarbons.
c. They degrade the quality.
Which of the following essential oils is produced from a botanical that is in danger of extinction?
a. peppermint
b. oreganum
c. sandalwood
d. ylang ylang
c. sandalwood
Which of the following oils should only be distilled from sustainable harvested trees because of harmful harvesting practices?
a. Eucalyptus
b. Grapefruit
c. Cyprus
d. Rosewood
d. Rosewood
Lavender water was developed by
a. The Romans.
b. The Egyptians.
c. Saint Hildegard.
d. Avicenna.
c. Saint Hildegard.
True or False:
The country of origin of an essential oil indicates the country where the botanical is grown.
False
True or False:
In CAM practice, it is generally considered that a parent must make the informed consent decision for any child under the age of 18.
True
What initial action should be taken before conducting aromatherapy seminars, private aromatherapy sessions, or related activities?
a. Ask client about allergies
b. Ask client to sign a consent form
c. Ask client to discontinue all medications
d. Ask client if they have health insurance
b. Ask client to sign a consent form
If you want to provide dietary supplement information to the customers without breaching the DSHEA regulations, you should…
a. include structure/function claims.
b. avoid disease claims.
c. add mandatory disclaimer statement.
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
True or False:
If you sell supplements online, you do not fall under the DSHEA regulations.
False
True or False:
All structure/function claims have to be reviewed and approved by the Food and Drug Administration prior to being placed to product packaging.
False
As a member of the holistic health industry, it is important that we are aware of:
a. the source of our oils.
b. the impact of their harvest on their indigenous environment.
c. a and b
d. None of the above
c. a and b
What of the following describes what happens to oils such as anise and rose attar in cool temperatures?
a. more liquid
b. thickened
c. crystallized
d. spoiled
c. crystallized
The Romans created fragrance using which of the following methods?
a. Boiling herbs and skimming off the essential oil.
b. Burning herbs to create fragrant smoke.
c. Scenting gloves with essential oils.
d. Steam distilling herbs to produce essential oils.
b. Burning herbs to create fragrant smoke.
You are not a licensed health care provider but require the client’s blood pressure. How would you proceed?
a. You have a signed consent form so take the blood pressure.
b. The client gives you verbal permission to take the blood pressure.
c. Ask the client for the most recent reading or refer to the primary care physician.
d. Both a and b.
c. Ask the client for the most recent reading or refer to the primary care physician.
True or False:
An herbal product can make a disease claim so long as the disclaimer “This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease” is present.
False
Who was said to refine the process of distillation between AD 980-1036?
a. Homer
b. Hippocrates
c. Paracelsus
d. Avicenna
d. Avicenna
The first essential oil to be isolated in 1492 was…
a. Lavender.
b. Clary sage.
c. Rosemary.
d. Eucalyptus.
c. Rosemary.
Which of the following functions is within the scope of an aromatherapy consultant or aromatherapist?
a. Diagnose disease
b. Prescribe drugs
c. Teach how to attain wellness using essential oils
d. Perform invasive procedures
c. Teach how to attain wellness using essential oils
True or False:
You may use third party references to provide information to the customers on the effect a dietary supplement without breaching the DSHEA regulations.
True
Essential oils can be used in
a. beverages.
b. soaps.
c. tobacco.
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
What action would be appropriate if a client refused to fill out the Client Consent form?
a. See the client anyway.
b. Refuse politely to see the client.
c. Give it to them to take home and proceed.
d. Give them a blend of oils to take home.
b. Refuse politely to see the client.
True or False:
Informed consent can be used as a shield to a malpractice claim by recognizing that the individual right to choose imposes a corresponding responsibility on them for those choices.
True
1,8 cineole is one of the most commonly found oxides in essential oils and is particularly effective for which of the following systems?
a. Respiratory
b. Digestive
c. Urinary
d. Nervous
a. Respiratory
Esters found in some essential oils are formed by a reaction between which of the following?
a. Carbon and hydrogen
b. An alcohol and plant acid
c. A monoterpene and plant acid
d. An alcohol and water
b. An alcohol and plant acid
What class of oils in aromatherapy is rarely applied neat to the skin or to mucus membranes?
a. Alcohol rich oils
b. Phenol rich oils
c. Sesquiterpene rich oils
d. Ester rich oils
b. Phenol rich oils
Which simple test is the most effective way to evaluate if an oil has been extended with a fixed oil?
a. Smell it
b. Feel it
c. Have it analyzed
d. Rely on your supplier
b. Feel it
An example of an important disinfectant aldehyde that is found in lemon, lemongrass, and lemon balm is
a. cinnamaldehyde
b. benzaldehyde
c. citral
d. geranial
c. citral
Two or more atoms that share electrons are called what?
a. molecules
b. atoms
c. mixtures
d. compounds
a. molecules
An example of an important phenol found in oregano, spearmint, and thyme essential oils is
a. eugenol
b. carvacrol
c. thymol
d. None of the above
b. carvacrol
A gas chromatographic mass spectrometer analysis cannot detect which of the following?
a. if 2 or more oils of a similar composition have been mixed.
b. a rectified oil.
c. traces of solvents in essential oil.
d. the presence of synthetic or natural diluents.
d. the presence of synthetic or natural diluents.
A chemotype is a variation in the chemical composition of an oil within a genus caused by
a. Harvesting techniques.
b. Storage conditions.
c. Distillation techniques.
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
At a basic level, what atoms do all essential oil components contain?
a. Oxygen and calcium
b. Silicon and sulfur
c. Carbon and alcohols
d. Carbon and hydrogen
d. Carbon and hydrogen
Essential oils with a high percentage of which of the following constituents have been found to have a strong effect against fungal infections?
a. Aldehydes
b. Oxides
c. Esters
d. Both A and C.
d. Both A and C.
Which of the following is produced by steam distillation?
a. Absolute
b. Essential oil
c. Concrete
d. Phytol
b. Essential oil
The components of an essential oil are separated during a gas chromatographic analysis using which of the following?
a. Refractive index and solubility.
b. Specific gravity and boiling point.
c. Volatility and interaction of the compounds with the stationary phase of the GC column.
d. Melting point and congealing point.
c. Volatility and interaction of the compounds with the stationary phase of the GC column.
If an essential oil has crystalized, it is a good time to check for which of the following to see if the essential oil:
a. was adulterated.
b. is organic.
c. was obtained by steam distillation.
d. is the proper chemotype.
a. was adulterated.
True or False:
The quality of an essential oil is affected by where and how the plant was grown, when and how it was harvested and produced, and then how it was stored following production.
True
Essential oils containing alcohols have which of the following actions?
a. Diuretic
b. Antiseptic
c. Cathartic
d. All of the above.
b. Antiseptic
True or False:
All atoms — except hydrogen – consist of three things: positively charged protons, neutral neutrons, and negatively charged electrons.
True
Essential oils containing esters provide which of the following therapeutic actions?
a. Antifungal, sedative, antimicrobial
b. Expectorant, diuretic, antiphlogistic
c. Stimulant, hormonal balancers, antiseptic
d. Both A and C.
a. Antifungal, sedative, antimicrobial
Essential oils containing coumarins are sedative but may be contraindicated for which of the following conditions?
a. low blood pressure
b. stress
c. blood clotting issues
d. headaches
c. blood clotting issues
The type of bonding found in essential oil components is best described by which of the following?
a. Covalent
b. Trivalent
c. Polymorphic
d. Ionic
a. Covalent
Which of the following occurs during distillation?
a. The plant is soaked in a solvent.
b. The plant is soaked in fat.
c. The plant is pressed until the oils are expelled.
d. Steam is passed through the plant.
d. Steam is passed through the plant.
How does carbon dioxide extraction differ from other methods?
a. Low temperature/high pressure
b. High temperature/high pressure
c. Toxic solvents/low pressure
d. None of the above
a. Low temperature/high pressure
What is the regulatory status given to many essential oils in the United States?
a. DSHEA
b. GRAS
c. FDA
d. MSDS
b. GRAS
Which of the following conditions are contraindicated for massage?
a. high temperature
b. burns
c. contracted muscles
d. Both A and B.
d. Both A and B.
Rescue Remedy is a well-known flower essence for shock. Which of the following essential oils could be used simultaneously to support shock?
a. Peppermint
b. Neroli
c. Immortelle
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Which of the following massage techniques uses the pads of the thumb or fingers and small circular movements?
a. kneading
b. picking up
c. friction
d. petrissage
c. friction
Massage is contraindicated in which of the following conditions?
a. circulatory problems
b. varicose veins
c. inflamed veins
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
Fragrance perception is considered to be which of the following?
a. Subjacent
b. Subclinical
c. Subconscious
d. Subjective
d. Subjective
The phase during which the body can not keep pace any longer is known as the:
a. alarm phase.
b. resistance phase.
c. exhaustion phase.
d. recovery phase.
c. exhaustion phase.
The flower essence vervain is recommended as support for hyperactivity. Which of the following oils are also suggested for support?
a. Salvia sclaria
b. Origanum majorana
c. Mentha piperita
d. Both A and B.
d. Both A and B.
Which of the following techniques can be used to enhance the level of relaxation during an aromatherapy massage?
a. warming the room
b. softening the lights
c. recipient taking out contact lens
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
The flower essences gentian, gorse, and mustard are said to support depression. Which essential oil can also provide support?
a. Citrus limonum
b. Juniperus communis
c. Jasminum grandiflorum
d. Both B and C.
d. Both B and C.
Sleep improvement can be achieved by:
a. diffusing lavender Lavandula angustifolia essential oil in a bedroom.
b. taking a combination of valerian Valeriana officinalis and hops Humulus lupulus herbs.
c. eating a heavy meal prior to sleep.
d. A and B.
d. A and B.
When massaging, nail care should include keeping nails clean and
a. short and neatly trimmed.
b. long and polished.
c. ingrown.
d. long and neatly trimmed.
a. short and neatly trimmed.
The main stress hormones are:
a. cortisol and epinephrine.
b. aldosterone and testosterone.
c. somatotropin and corticotrophin.
d. glucagon and insulin.
a. cortisol and epinephrine.
Which of the following can cause insomnia?
a. Psychiatric issues, such as post traumatic stress disorder and anxiety.
b. Medical conditions, such as restless legs syndrome.
c. Use of stimulants such as coffee.
d. all of the above.
d. all of the above.
Muscle stiffness is a condition you may encounter while massaging. Which of the following oils are suggested for support?
a. cajuput
b. eucalyptus
c. grapefruit
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Hans Selye defined the General Adaptation Syndrome as having:
a. two phases (alarm and resistance).
b. three phases (alarm, resistance, and exhaustion).
c. four phases (alarm, resistance, exhaustion, and recovery).
d. five phases (alarm, resistance, exhaustion, false recovery, and burn-out).
b. three phases (alarm, resistance, and exhaustion).
Dr. Bach believed illness originated with mood and temperament. Originally he concentrated on finding remedies for how many states of mind?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 12
d. 9
c. 12
Which of the following oils exhibit(s) an antioxidant and preservative action?
a. Thymus vulgaris
b. Vetiveria zizanioides
c. Rosmarinus officinalis
d. Both a and c
d. Both a and c
Which of the following essential oils is produced from a botanical that is in danger of extinction?
a. peppermint
b. oreganum
c. sandalwood
d. ylang ylang
c. sandalwood
Which of the following oils is said to be an effective moth repellant?
a. Citrus paradisi
b. Foeniculum vulgare
c. Pogostemon cablin
d. Melaleuca leucadendron
c. Pogostemon cablin
Which of the following oils as a stronger action against staphylococcus bacteria than Melaleuca alternifolia?
a. Leptospermum scoparium (Tea Tree New Zealand)
b. Citrus limonum (Lemon)
c. Pelargonium graveolens
d. Cnarium luzonicum
a. Leptospermum scoparium (Tea Tree New Zealand)
Which of the following oils is said to kill typhoid bacteria at a strength of 4.5% and destroys diphtheria bacteria at 5%?
a. Jasminum grandiflorum
b. Lavandula angustifolia
c. Zingiber officinale
d. Eucalyptus globulus
b. Lavandula angustifolia
Bergamot essential oil is produced from which part of the plant?
a. Twig
b. Whole fruit
c. Fruit peel
d. Flower
c. Fruit peel
True or False:
Alcohol consumption close to bedtime is a good approach to combat insomnia.
False
The kidneys filter what percent of the blood supply at each heartbeat?
a. 75
b. 10
c. 25
d. 50
c. 25
Which of the following best describes the process of heat loss when a cooling blanket is applied to a person with a high fever?
a. Conduction
b. Convection
c. Radiation
d. Evaporation
a. Conduction
Which of the following is true of eccrine glands?
a. They are the source of blackheads and pimples.
b. They secrete sebum.
c. They secrete sweat.
d. They are called oil glands.
c. They secrete sweat.
True or False:
There are four steps in the sense of smell. They are detection, perception, analysis, and storage.
False
Lymph is able to move around the body because of the contraction and relaxation of which of the following?
a. the heart
b. muscles
c. nerves
d. lungs
b. muscles
What is the urine-making or functional unit of the kidney?
a. Trigone
b. Calyx
c. Nephron
d. Collecting duct
c. Nephron
What organ receives one third of the circulating blood?
a. intestines
b. kidneys
c. skin
d. lungs
c. skin
Which of the following is the correct term for the filaments bathed in mucus that project from each sensory cell or neuron?
a. Olfactory cilia
b. Efferent nerves
c. Afferent nerves
d. Trigeminal nerves
a. Olfactory cilia
True or False:
The aroma-print is coded in the form of electro-chemical messages and transmitted along the olfactory neurons to the twin olfactory bulbs.
True
Which term means painful urination?
a. Oliguria
b. Dysuria
c. Anuria
d. Hematuria
b. Dysuria
Which of the following statements is true of the kidneys?
a. The kidneys regulate the osmotic pressure of extracellular fluids.
b. The kidneys regulate blood volume.
c. The kidneys excrete metabolic waste matter.
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
In what lobe of the brain does the sense of smell access our emotional responses?
a. Frontal
b. Parietal
c. Occipital
d. Temporal
a. Frontal
Which vein carries blood that contains digested nutrients from the intestines, spleen and pancreas to the liver?
a. Internal iliac
b. Portal
c. Great saphenous
d. Anterior tibia
b. Portal
Which of the following is true of the skin?
a. It is described as striated and involuntary.
b. It has two layers: the corium, or the true skin, and the subcutaneous layer.
c. Its only role is to form a protective layer around the body.
d. it has two distinct layers, the epidermis and the dermis.
d. it has two distinct layers, the epidermis and the dermis.
True or False:
The lungs eliminate carbon dioxide and provide fresh oxygen for the cells.
True
Which of the following is the primary reception area for an aroma molecule once it is inhaled?
a. Tympanic membrane
b. Limbic receptors
c. Olfactory epithelium
d. All of the above
c. Olfactory epithelium
An “aroma-print” is coded in the form of electro-chemical messages and transmitted along the olfactory neurons to which of the following sites?
a. hypothalamus
b. reticular system
c. turbinate bone
d. twin olfactory bulbs
d. twin olfactory bulbs
Which of the following statements is correct?
a. The liver is susceptible to damage and will not regenerate at all.
b. The liver is susceptible to damage and it will regenerate quite quickly.
c. The liver is susceptible to damage and it will regenerate very slowly.
d. None of the above.
b. The liver is susceptible to damage and it will regenerate quite quickly.
Which of the following is correct?
a. two bladders
b. two urethras
c. two ureters
d. one kidney
c. two ureters
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
a. Produces fibrinogen
b. Stores vitamin A, B-12, D, E, and iron
c. Converts carotenes to vitamin A
d. All of the above are functions of the liver
d. All of the above are functions of the liver
Which of the following is the term for a complete absence of the sense of smell?
a. Hyposmia
b. Anosmia
c. Parosmia
d. Insomnia
b. Anosmia
In order for an aroma molecule to be consciously perceived, it must be which of the following?
a. saponified
b. volatile
c. a base note
d. a chemotype
b. volatile
Which of the following regulates body temperature?
a. Drinking water
b. Fasting
c. Sweating
d. Dry skin brushing
c. Sweating
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
a. Produces bile
b. Converts glucose and carbohydrates into glycogen
c. Protects the body from potentially harmful poisons by neutralizing or converting them
d. Stores bile
d. Stores bile
Which of the following is true of the dermis?
a. It is thinner than the epidermis.
b. It contains blood vessels, pores, nerve endings, fat cells, and oil and sweat glands.
c. All of the cells are keratinized and dead.
d. It is avascular.
b. It contains blood vessels, pores, nerve endings, fat cells, and oil and sweat glands.
Which of the following aids wound healing?
a. Fiber
b. Eccrine
c. Fibrin
d. Turbinate
c. Fibrin
Which of the following is true of the epidermis?
a. It is a layer of skin that anchors the dermis to the subcutaneous tissue.
b. It is also called the corium.
c. It contains many blood vessels, sweat glands, and pressure receptors.
d. It contains the stratum germinativum and the stratum corneum.
d. It contains the stratum germinativum and the stratum corneum.
What is the artery that supplies the kidney?
a. Carotid
b. Renal
c. Subclavian
d. Circle of Willis
b. Renal
What are the rules that apply to the administration of essential oils orally?
a. Never exceed the RDD
b. Take regular breaks – maximum duration 3-4 weeks
c. Avoid oils that are contraindicated for oral ingestion
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
Very high doses of some essential oils can produce an analgesic or paralyzing effect. Which of the following oils falls into this category?
a. Lavender
b. Basil
c. Wormwood
d. Peppermint
c. Wormwood
Which of the following essential oils is known to be phototoxic?
a. Clary sage
b. Bergamot
c. Lemon
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
When using essential oils that are skin irritants in the bath, the quantity of essential oil which should be used is:
a. 1-3 drops
b. 1-3 teaspoons
c. 1-3 capfuls
d. 6-12 drops
a. 1-3 drops
Which group of oils can intensify their action on the skin when mixed with the heat of the bath water.
a. root oils
b. flower oils
c. citrus oils
d. seed oils
c. citrus oils
A friend calls you and says they have a mild sprain of the wrist, with some localized swelling. They ask you how to apply an essential oil blend they have. After confirming the oils are suitable, which of the following methods of application would you recommend?
a. Applying a cold compress.
b. Applying a hot compress.
c. Taking it orally in herb tea.
d. Inhaling the blend.
a. Applying a cold compress.
Essential oils can also be added to a variety of carriers and applied topically. Choose the most suitable for a stimulating rub from the following.
a. sweet almond oil
b. apple cider vinegar
c. olive oil
d. peanut oil
b. apple cider vinegar
Essential oils are a powerful addition to massage. Two absorption pathways are important during massage, one of them is
a. in the bath.
b. through inhalation.
c. through the massage therapist.
d. through the oil.
b. through inhalation.
One of the most effective ways to administer oils mimics a natural plant pathway. Which one is correct from the choices below?
a. dispersion
b. distribution
c. inhalation
d. dissemination
a. dispersion
After taking a client’s health history, you note they have checked asthma. What form of administration is contraindicated with this history?
a. Oral
b. Compresses
c. Steam inhalation
d. Diffuser
c. Steam inhalation
When choosing a method of administration for essential oils, which of the following should be considered?
a. What are you hoping to achieve?
b. What are the contraindications and dosage for the oil?
c. What will the client use and enjoy?
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
A friend calls and says her primary care physician has told her she has a mild case of cystitis. The physician recommends cranberry juice and mentions she has heard aromatherapy is effective. Your friend explains what oil she intends to use but asks your advice on administration. Which of the following is the most suitable administration method?
a. hot compresses
b. cold compresses
c. candles
d. oral
a. hot compresses
You have decided to prepare a blend for a diffuser. Which of the following techniques would be most effective to ensure loss prevention?
a. add 4 drops of the blend to a base oil
b. use only 1 one oil to begin with
c. use a pipette to dispense into the diffuser
d. add 4-6 drops of blend to 2-3 tsps of water
d. add 4-6 drops of blend to 2-3 tsps of water
Which of the following are characteristics of base oils and NOT essential oils?
a. They are non-volatile.
b. They may contain vitamin E if cold pressed.
c. They may solidify at room temperature.
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
Which statement best describes a true fixative?
a. retards evaporation
b. binds fragrances
c. equalize evaporation rate
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which statement best describes a natural fixative?
a. smooth and undetectable aromas in blend
b. first impression of an aroma
c. where adulteration can be detected
d. difficult to reproduce synthetically
a. smooth and undetectable aromas in blend
Which of the following infused oils should not be used where infection is already present?
a. Hypericum
b. Calendula
c. Hypercal
d. All of the above
b. Calendula
Which of the following fixative aroma materials are not recommended for use in clinical therapeutic blending?
a. amber
b. musk
c. civet
d. Both b and c
d. Both b and c
Therapeutic essential oil administration should be discontinued if you see which of the following after 48 hours of use?
a. continual or acute pain
b. sudden change in breathing or circulation
c. symptoms disappear initially but return after a couple of days
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
What was the first perfume to be made from essential oils blended with alcohol?
a. Lavendar water
b. Orange flower water
c. Queen of Hungary water
d. Chanel No. 5
c. Queen of Hungary water
Which is an example of the type of oils that remain liquid at room temperature?
a. saturated
b. antioxidant
c. polyunsaturated
d. essential
c. polyunsaturated
Which of the following oils is considered to be the most highly penetrating?
a. sweet almond
b. aloe vera
c. avocado
d. apricot
c. avocado
Which of the following ingredients will preserve infused oil?
a. compounded benzoin tincture
b. simple tincture of benzoin
c. 500 I.U. Of natural mixed tocopherols
d. Both B and C.
d. Both B and C.
Which of the following fragrance categories is an accurate description of pepper, clove, and ginger?
a. fruity
b. herbal spice
c. green
d. sultry
b. herbal spice
Geranium essential oil is able to be stored for long periods. It is relatively stable because it is high in which of the following?
a. esters
b. alcohols
c. diterpenes
d. coumarins
b. alcohols
Which of the following oils is said to destroy typhoid bacillus at a dose of one part in 300 when dispersed into the air?
a. cinnamon
b. chamomile
c. clove
d. cajuput
a. cinnamon
Which of the following essential oils does not have GRAS regulatory status?
a. Styrax benzoin
b. Rosmarinus officinalis
c. Mentha piperita
d. Citrus aurantium var. amara
a. Styrax benzoin
Which of the following oil is described as a light, nourishing application for facial massage and facial oil blends?
a. camellia
b. hazelnut
c. wheatgerm
d. kukui nut
a. camellia
A blend of benzoin, vetiver, clary sage, ginger, and black pepper would create what type of blend?
a. floral
b. green herbaceous
c. soft floral
d. oriental
d. oriental
Which of the following techniques should be implemented while blending to minimize loss?
a. use an eye dropper
b. choose inexpensive oils
c. reduce the blend to 5-10 drops
d. mix equal amounts
c. reduce the blend to 5-10 drops
Which of the following best describes relatively stable oils which are liquid at room temperature such as sweet almond, olive, and macadamia?
a. mono-unsaturated
b. saturated
c. polyunsaturated
d. solvents
a. mono-unsaturated
Which of the following oils works best as a moisturizer in cosmetic or soap preparations?
a. macadamia
b. peanut
c. sesame
d. avocado
d. avocado
Which is an example of the type of oils that remain semi-solid at room temperature?
a. saturated
b. antioxidant
c. polyunsaturated
d. essential
a. saturated
Which of the following best describes oils which are unstable, easily damaged by exposure to light, heat, and air, and are liquid at room temperature such as evening primrose and borage?
a. mono-unsaturated
b. saturated
c. polyunsaturated
d. solvents
c. polyunsaturated
Which statement best describes an arbitrary fixative?
a. retards evaporation
b. does not influence evaporation
c. gives a particular note to the blend throughout all stages of evaporation
d. Both B and C
d. Both B and C
Which statement best describes an exalting fixative?
a. retards evaporation
b. binds fragrances
c. transports aroma molecules of other oils in the blend
d. all of the above
c. transports aroma molecules of other oils in the blend
Which of the following organs are part of the elimination system?
a. Mucous membranes, lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen
b. Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine
c. Bowel, lungs, skin, kidneys, liver
d. Uterus, testes, ovaries
c. Bowel, lungs, skin, kidneys, liver
Which of the following organs are part of the lymphatic system?
a. Mucous membranes, lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen
b. Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine
c. Bowel, lungs, skin, kidneys, liver
d. Uterus, testes, ovaries
a. Mucous membranes, lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen
