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Chapter 23 - Alternative Medicine Flashcards

1
Q

what does holistic mean in vet med

A

the whole animal

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2
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a holistic diet is whole, _______ ingredients in a balanced ration and also includes a _____ water source

A

natural
healthy

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3
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Nutrition is an important way to _______ health of patients

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influence

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4
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Nutrition is the _______ of achieving a state of ideal health

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foundation

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5
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two concerns with large animals and a holistic diet

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Sources of good-quality hay and grain

Supplementation to balance minerals and vitamins

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6
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a cooked diet is more “______”

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natural

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7
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three benefits to a raw diet

A

Contains enzymes

More highly digestible

Contains more unspoiled nutrients

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8
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what kind of contamination is a concern with raw diets

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bacterial

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9
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raw meat contains _______ and is truly what nature intended

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enzymes

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10
Q

non cooked bones ______ easily

A

splinter

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11
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alternative way to feed bones

A

ground up or as a calcium powder

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12
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vegetables in a diet should be lightly ______, to break down the plants _______ ______

A

steamed
cell walls

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13
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two kinds of beneficial supplements for the GI tract

A

probiotics and digestive enzymes

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14
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addition of plain _______ is a simply way to help balance the GI tract

A

yogurt

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15
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there is no “_____” diet for every animal

A

best

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16
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holistic medicine is an ______ approach

A

individual

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17
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two relationships assessed in holistic medicine

A

patient and caretaker

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18
Q

what are nutraceuticals

A

nutritional supplements, pharmaceutical alternative

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19
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nutritional supplements are not

A

herbs

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20
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nutritional supplements are not approved for use as ______ and are not regulated by the _______

A

drugs
FDA

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21
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nutritional supplements convey therapeutic _______ to the patient

A

benefit

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22
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three examples of joint supplements

A

shark cartilage
glucosamine
Omega 3 fatty acids

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23
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supplement for liver health

A

SAM-E

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24
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supplement for bladder health

A

cranberry extract

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25
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when should animals get glandulars, cell therapy and glandular like products

A

If the animal has a dysfunctional organ or gland

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26
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glandulars, cell therpay and glandular like product supplements make use of _______ ________ to supply nutrients - and two examples of this

A

animal products

steroids
enzymes

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27
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glandulars, cell therapy and glandular like product supplements provide sources of ______ _______/________ to assist in organ healing - and one example of this

A

whole tissue/organs

liver

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28
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organ supplements are given as _______ and _______ - and two examples of this

A

powders and wafers

thyroid, pancreatic

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29
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three kinds of herbal medicine

A

western
chinese
ayurvedic

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30
Q

most ancient of known medicines

A

Herbal medicine

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31
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herbal medicine is the ________ of modern medicine

A

foundation

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32
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Herbal medicine consists of using ______ materials to treat patients

A

plant

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33
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six examples of plant materials to treat patients

A

Flowers
stems
leaves
bark
seeds
roots

34
Q

herbal medicine is not proven safe in _____

A

pregnancy

35
Q

some herbal medicine are toxic to ______

A

cats

36
Q

herbs are regulated as ______ in the US

A

food

37
Q

even today, about ______% of our drugs are derived from a plant source

A

20%

38
Q

extracts are made by concentrating herbs in ______ or _______

A

alcohol or glycerin

39
Q

five examples of western herb products

A

Ginseng
St. John’s Wart
Thistle
Cranberry
Elm

40
Q

beware of combo herb formulas because the exact ______ of each herb in unknown

A

dose

41
Q

do not use herbals and medications that have the same ______

A

effect

42
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administration of herbs is best on what kind of a stomach

A

empty stomach

43
Q

herbs can also be given in a small amount of ______

A

water

44
Q

what does TCM stand for

A

Traditional Chinese Medicine

45
Q

Four examples of Chinese herbs

A

Ginger
Ephedra
Red Peony
Yunnan Paiyao

46
Q

which herbs are used in diagnosis and treatment

A

chinese herbs

47
Q

when using herbs, it is important that all herbs come from ______ source to ensure _______ control

A

quality
quality

48
Q

practitioner using Chinese herbs should undertake _______ _______

A

formal training

49
Q

seven examples of ayurveda herbs

A

Cinnamon
licorice
tumeric
shatavari
neem
ashwagandha
boswellia

50
Q

ayurveda herbs emphasize _______ and ______, not just treatment of diseases

A

health and wellness

51
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five elements included in ayurveda herb treatment

A

Herbal prescription
diet
massage
exercise
meditation

52
Q

Ayurvedic herbs tend to come in ________ with multiple ingredients

A

formulas

53
Q

Therapeutic use of Volatile Essential Oils to obtain physiologic or psychological effect

A

aromatherapy

54
Q

essential oils are extracts from _______

A

plants

55
Q

most popular essential oil

A

lavender

56
Q

two applications of essential oils

A

topical or in massage oil

inhaled as a mist or a smoke

57
Q

homeopathy is a system of medicine based on the principle that “_______ _______ _______”

A

Like cures Like

58
Q

homeopathy restores ________ to the body

A

homeostatsis

59
Q

In homeopathy, Extremely _________ versions of herbs and other substances that cause the same symptoms will actually treat the illness

A

diluted

60
Q

in homeopathic med, the lower the dilution, the ______ the medicine

A

stronger

61
Q

what does the RESCUE Remedy treat

A

stress
anxiety
trauma

62
Q

Diagnostic system using manual muscle testing for neurologic assessment

A

applied kinesiology

63
Q

with applied kinesiology, what is it called when it is believed that Neuro info is transferred electronically through touch.

A

manual muscle testing

64
Q

Technique of piercing skin with a needle at specific, predetermined points

A

acupuncture

65
Q

five ways to also stimulate acupuncture points

A

Injection of fluid
Laser
Ultrasound
Surgically implanted material
Electrical stimulation

66
Q

acupuncture points are connected by pathways called

A

meridians or channels

67
Q

In acupuncture, energy circulates through the meridian every ______ hours

A

24

68
Q

In acupuncture, blockage of energy circulation results in ________ or ________

A

dysfunction or disease

69
Q

In acupuncture, Stagnant energy manifests as _______ or _______

A

Pain or Swelling

70
Q

In acupuncture, Deficient energy manifests as _______ or _______

A

atrophy or weakness

71
Q

in acupuncture, you must _______ or _______ energy levels at acupuncture points to facilitate healing

A

stimulate or sedate

72
Q

acupuncture theory:

Close pain impulses to brain

A

gate theory

73
Q

acupuncture theory:

Release endorphins (Therapy laser)

A

Endogenous Opioid theory

74
Q

acupuncture theory:

Effect/relax neuromuscular nerves

A

Autonomic Nervous System input theory

75
Q

acupuncture theory:

Systemic release of hormones

A

Humoral theory

76
Q

acupuncture theory:

Block electrical impulses that carry pain

A

Bioelectric theory

77
Q

seven treatments by acupuncature

A

Musculoskeletal
Neurological
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Gastrointestinal
Reproductive
Dermatological

78
Q

what does VSMT stand for

A

Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy

79
Q

two tech roles in chiropractic

A

restraint
stabilizing the area getting adjusted

80
Q

what is the triad that chiropractic helps

A

mobility
pain
tension

Clin Tech 3 - Unit 3 (4 decks)

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