Ch. 7 OTC Drugs, Herbal, Supplements

Question 0

Alternative medicine when used simultaneously with, rather than instead of, standard Western medicine. (p. 88)

Answer 0

Complementary medicine

Question 1

Herbal medicine, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, reflexology, and any other therapies traditionally not emphasized in Western medical schools but popular with many patients

Answer 1

Alternative medicine

Question 2

The practice of medicine as taught in Western medical schools. (p. 87)

Answer 2

Conventional medicine

Question 3

A product that contains an ingredient intended to supplement the diet, including vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other botanicals.

Answer 3

Dietary supplement

Question 4

The practice of using herbs to heal. (p. 87)

Answer 4

Herbal medicine

Question 5

Plant components including bark, roots, leaves, seeds, flowers, fruit of trees, and extracts of these plants that are valued for their savory, aromatic, or medicinal qualities.

Answer 5

Herbs

Question 6

Unintentional adverse effects that are caused by the actions of a prescriber, other health care professional, or by a specific treatment. (p. 87)

Answer 6

Iatrogenic effects

Question 7

Simultaneous use of both traditional and alternative medicine. (p. 88)

Answer 7

Integrative medicine

Question 8

Medications that are not legally available without a prescription from a prescriber (e.g., physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant; also called prescription drugs).

Answer 8

Legend drugs

Question 9

Medications that are legally available without a prescription. (p. 85)

Answer 9

Over-the-counter drugs (OTC)

Question 10

The pharmacologically active ingredients in herbal remedies. (p. 89)

Answer 10

Phytochemicals