COMP AND ALTERNATIVE MED POWERPOINT

Question 1

CAVM

Answer 1

Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine

Question 2

Complementary

Answer 2

In conjunction with (conventional medicine)

Question 3

Alternative

Answer 3

Instead of

Question 4

Complimentary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine

Answer 4

Philosophy and practices that are theoretical and may diverge from conventional medicine or may differ from current scientific knowledge or both

Question 5

Efficacy

Answer 5

Proof or evidence that something works

Question 6

Holistic

Answer 6

A wide range of therapies with the whole picture of the patient in mind

Question 7

Natural therapy methods (4)
no artificial chemicals

Answer 7

1. Acupuncture
2. Massage
3. Herbal remedies
4. Nutritional supplements

Question 8

Integrative therapy

Answer 8

Combination of conventional and non conventional

Question 9

AVMA house of delegates standards for CAVM

Answer 9

Same as conventional
- validation of safety + efficacy
- scientific method

Question 10

Studies and reports from CAVM should be critically evaluated bc….

Answer 10

Quality varies (not reliable)