Chapter 2 Review: Integrative & Complementary Flashcards
Father of Western Medicine
Hippocrates
NCCIH
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Licensed in every state
Naturopaths and homeopaths
Philosopher of conventional medicine
Rene Descartes
Medicine from India
Ayurvedic medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be identified by three main philosophies. Can you name them?
- The five elements
- Yin and Yang
- Qi
What term does Andrew Weil, MD, use for nontraditional medicine?
A. Complementary
B. Holistic
C. Alternative
D. Integrative
D
Which of the following statements is true concerning conventional medicine?
A. It is often referred to as allopathic or traditional medicine
B. It was strongly influenced by Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine
C. It treats a person’s entire being and empowers an individual to take personal responsibility
D. It does not include specialization as various branches of medicine
A
Which of the following groups of alternative practitioners are licensed in only a few states?
A. Naturopaths
B. Homeopaths
C. Midwives
D. Acupuncturists
B
Acupuncture, often a component of TCM, likely includes what other practices?
A. The use of nutritional supplements, vitamins, and minerals
B. Especially encourages laughter yoga
C. Moxibustion and tai chi
D. Using highly diluted substances to leave an imprint on the body
C
When clients are taught how to use relaxation, visualization, deep breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation, they are embracing what form of medical practice?
A. Manual healing methods
B. Mind-body medicine
C. Bioenergic therapies
D. Herbal medicine therapy
B