Complementary therapy I

Question 1

name 7 different types of medicines?

Answer 1

• Complementary therapy
• Alternative medicine
• Holistic medicine
• Natural therapies
• Allopathic medicine
• Western medicine
• Orthodox medicine

Question 2

what is the scope of complementary therapy?

Answer 2

• Homeopathy
• Aromatherapy
• Bach remedies
• Herbal medicine
• Hypnotherapists
• Acupuncture
• Osteopaths
• Chiropractice
• Shiatsu
• Psychotherapy

Question 3

how is complementary therapy regulated?

Answer 3

general regulatory council for complementary therapies (GRCCT)

Question 4

is registration and regulaton with the GRCCT compulsory?

Answer 4

no its voluntary

Question 5

what do GRCCT have?

Answer 5

code of conduct and ethics
complaints procedure
national occupational standards (NOS)

Question 6

what have NOS been published for?

Answer 6

aromatherapy, hypnotherapy, massage, reflexology, reiki

Question 7

if you are a member of the GRCCT what must you complete?

Answer 7

CPD

Question 8

who use complementary therapy the most?

Answer 8

woman
middle aged
more educated

Question 9

most common ailments?

Answer 9

back pain 
depression 
insomnia 
severe headaches 
stomach/ intestinal illness

Question 10

who founded homeopathy?

Answer 10

Dr Samuel Hahnemann

Question 11

what did Dr Hahnemann believe?

Answer 11

medical interventions should not be harmful

adopted a scientific approach: observation, hypothesis, testing

Question 12

what was his hypothesis for homeopathy?

Answer 12

that remedy effective against a disease would produce symptoms resembling those of the disease when given to a healthy person

Question 13

homeopathic medicines become more effective with?

Answer 13

dilution

shaking

Question 14

1. preparation of mother tincture:
   source material?
   if soluble?
   if insoluble?

Answer 14

plan extract or animal origin

if soluble: dissolve in alcohol/ water

if insoluble: triturated with lactose until can be suspended

Question 15

how are homeopathic preparations expressed?

Answer 15

in potencies:

Question 16

what does 1x mean

Answer 16

1 in 10

Question 17

what does 3x mean?

Answer 17

1 in 10 followed by 1 in 10 followed by 1 in 10

Question 18

what does 1c mean?

Answer 18

I in 100

Question 19

what dose 3c mean?

Answer 19

1 in 100 followed by 1 in 100 followed by 1 in 100

Question 20

shelf life of homeopathic preparations?

Answer 20

no fixed shelf life

Question 21

ideally homeopathic preparations are kept in?

Answer 21

glass containers

Question 22

how is the quantity of homeopathic medicines expressed?

Answer 22

in g

Question 23

1g=

Answer 23

10 tablets

Question 24

2.5g=

Answer 24

18 tablets

Question 25

is homeopathy available on the NHS?

Answer 25

yes

Question 26

how is homeopathy available on the NHS?

Answer 26

NHS homeopathic hospitals NHS centre for integrative care Royal London hospital for integrated medicine

Question 27

why isn't homeopathy widely available on the NHS

Answer 27

In 2017 the NHS recommended that GPs stop prescribing it

Question 28

why did they recommend GPs stop Rx-ing it?

Answer 28

no clear and robust evidence that supported its use

Question 29

how can you advise a patient which homeopathic remedy to take?

Answer 29

complete a diploma in homeopathy | homeopathic formularies

Question 30

homeopathy organisations?

Answer 30

society of homeopaths faculty of homeopathy- DFHom, MFHom British homeopathic association

Question 31

what is the British homeopathic association composed of?

Answer 31

lay members plus health professionals

Question 32

who was Dr Edward Bach ?

Answer 32

physician homeopath bacteriologists

Question 33

what did Bach believe?

Answer 33

diseases arose when there was a disharmony between mind and body

Question 34

what did Bach believe about the mind?

Answer 34

there were 7 negative states and his remedies worked on these

Question 35

what were these 7 negative states?

Answer 35

``` fear uncertainty insufficient interest in present circumstances oversensitivity to influence of others despondency or dispair overcame for welfare of others ```

Question 36

how did he prepare his medicines?

Answer 36

flowers floated on spring water and exposed to sunlight diluted with 50% brandy further diluted with water and brandy

Question 37

how are the Bach remedies administered?

Answer 37

several drops taken in spoonful of water at least 4 times a day can be applied to lips, temples, wrists or behind ears

Question 38

what is aromatherapy

Answer 38

volatile oils were used

Question 39

when and how did aromatherapy come about?

Answer 39

1920s Gattefosse burned his hand and found it healed quicker with lavender oils

Question 40

what approach is aromatherapy?

Answer 40

a holistic approach | essential oils have a systemic action to balance toxic effects and restore balance

Question 41

how are the oils administered

Answer 41

via massage or inhalation

Question 42

lipid soluble extracts are ____ concentrated than whole herb

Answer 42

more

Question 43

storage of aromatherapy oils

Answer 43

dark glass containers child resistant caps store away from heat and light

Question 44

what does lavender do?

Answer 44

calming soothing analgesic antidepressant

Question 45

what does rosemary do?

Answer 45

mental stimulation | tonic for heart, liver and gall bladder

Question 46

what does rosewood do?

Answer 46

antibacterial | headache relief

Question 47

what does ylang ylang do?

Answer 47

calming relaxing fear anger

Question 48

how do herbal remedies that make therapeutic claims need to be registered?

Answer 48

medicines or under traditional herbal registration scheme

Question 49

all THRs are given a....

Answer 49

registration number similar to a MA number

Question 50

THR scheme: must have been in use for?

Answer 50

30 years

Question 51

THR must demonstrate

Answer 51

quality | safety

Question 52

THMP must provide information on?

Answer 52

contraindications side effects use in pregnancy children

Question 53

where/ when can pharmacists sell herbal remedies?

Answer 53

from any registered premises | containing substances in parts I and II

Question 54

herbal practitioners can sell

Answer 54

substances in part II GSL herbal medicines any remedy which can be sold by a shopkeeper

Question 55

any shopkeeper can sell

Answer 55

GSL herbal medicines | THR