Consumer Health 2

Question 1

Combining ways to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another,
and if in case of health care, this can be as useful and effective as the conventional medicines.

Answer 1

Complementary

Question 2

Available or another possibility of

medication or treatment.

Answer 2

Alternative medicine

Question 3

How many herbal medicines are approved by the DOH?

Answer 3

10

Question 4

An act creating the PITAHC to accelerate the development of traditional and alternative health care in the Philippines, providing for a traditional and alternative health care development fund and for other purposes.

Answer 4

Republic Act 8423 Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997 (TAMA)

Question 5

What is the scientific name of acapulko (acapulco)?

Answer 5

Cassia alata

Question 6

It is use for tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema, scabies, itchiness and athlete’s foot.

Answer 6

Acapulko (Acapulco)

Question 7

PREPARATION FOR?
>Fresh, matured leaves are pounded.
>Apply as a soap to the affected part 1 to 2 time a day.

Answer 7

Acapulko (Acapulco)

Question 8

What is the scientific name of Ampalaya (Bitter melon)?

Answer 8

Momordica charantia

Question 9

It is use for diabetes, coughs, burns and scalds

Answer 9

Ampalaya (Bitter melon)

Question 10

TRUE OR FALSE
Health benefits of ampalaya includes anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, antioxidant, good for the heart, skin improvement and ease your digestion

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is the scientific name of Bawang (Garlic)?

Answer 11

Allium sativum

Question 12

It is use for antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-hypertensive

Answer 12

Bawang (Garlic)

Question 13

What is the scientific name of Bayabas (Guava)?

Answer 13

Psidium guajava

Question 14

It is use for antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, antioxidant, anti-cough, and antidiabetic. For washing wounds, toothache and diarrhea.

Answer 14

Bayabas (Guava)

Question 15

PREPARATION FOR?
>Warm decoction is used for gargle.
>Freshly pounded leaves are used for toothache. Guava leaves are to be washed well and chopped. Boil for 15 minutes at low fire. Do not cover pot. Cool and strain before use.

Answer 15

Bayabas (Guava)

Question 16

What is the scientific name of Lagundi (5-leaved chaste tree)?

Answer 16

Vitex negundo

Question 17

It is use for cough, colds, fever, asthma, pharyngitis, rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, and diarrhea.

Answer 17

Lagundi (5-leaved chaste tree)

Question 18

What is the scientific name of Niyog-niyogan (Chinese honey suckle) ?

Answer 18

Quisqualis indica

Question 19

It is use for intestinal parasites, anti-helmintic (used to expel parasitic worms).

Answer 19

Niyog-niyogan (Chinese honey suckle)

Question 20

PREPARATION FOR?
>Its seeds are eaten raw 2 hours before the patient’s last meal of the day.
>Adults may take 10 seeds; children 4 to 7 years of age may eat up to 4 seeds only; ages 8 to 9 may take 6 seeds and 7 seeds may be eaten by children 10 to 12 years old.
>Not to be given to children below 4 years old.

Answer 20

Niyog-niyogan (Chinese honey suckle)

Question 21

IDENTIFY

Adults may take ____ seeds.

Answer 21

10

Question 22

IDENTIFY

Children 4 to 7 years of age may eat up to ____ seeds only.

Answer 22

4

Question 23

IDENTIFY

Ages 8 to 9 may take ____ seeds.

Answer 23

6

Question 24

IDENTIFY

____ seeds may be eaten by children 10 to 12 years old.

Answer 24

7

Question 25

TRUE OR FALSE | Niyog-niyogan seeds can also be given to children below 4 years old.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What is the scientific name of Sambong (Ngai camphor)?

Answer 26

Blumea balsamifera

Question 27

It is use for kidney stones, wounds and cuts, rheumatism, anti-diarrhea, anti-spasms, colds, coughs and hypertension.

Answer 27

Sambong (Ngai camphor)

Question 28

What is the scientific name of Pansit-pansitan?

Answer 28

Peperomia pellucida

Question 29

It is use for arthritis and gout.

Answer 29

Pansit-pansitan

Question 30

What is the scientific name of Yerba Buena (Peppermint)?

Answer 30

Clinopodium douglasii

Question 31

It is use for body aches and pains, coughs, colds, and insect bites.

Answer 31

Yerba Buena (Peppermint)

Question 32

What is the scientific name of Tsaang Gubat?

Answer 32

Carmona retusa

Question 33

It is use for diarrhea, stomach ache and prevent cavities.

Answer 33

Tsaang gubat

Question 34

PREPARATION FOR? >Boil the amount of chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes or until amount of water goes down to 1 glass. Cool and strain.

Answer 34

Tsaang gubat, diarrhea

Question 35

PREPARATION FOR? | >Wash leaves and chop. Boil chopped leaves in 1 glass of water for 15 minutes. Cool and filter/strain and drink.

Answer 35

Tsaang gubat, stomach ache

Question 36

A technique in which practitioners stimulate specific points on the body-most often by inserting thin needles through the skin.

Answer 36

Acupuncture

Question 37

TRUE OR FALSE The benefits of acupuncture aids in treating insomnia, gives relief from nausea and vomiting, helps to reduce heartburn and indigestion, relieves stress and anxiety, useful in treating migraine, headache and neck pain, provides relief from chronic pain and pain caused by arthritis and aid in improving vision, hormonal balance, fertility and erectile dysfunction.

Answer 37

True

Question 38

Involves creating suction on the skin using a glass, ceramic, bamboo, or plastic cup.

Answer 38

Ventosa massage cupping therapy

Question 39

IDENTIFY __________ pressure is created in the cup to remove __________ before placing it on the skin or by attaching a suction device to the cup after it is placed on the skin.

Answer 39

negative, oxygen

Question 40

TRUE OR FALSE The benefits of ventosa includes blood disorders such as anemia and hemophilia, rheumatic diseases such as arthritis and fibromyalgia, skin problems such as eczema and acne, high blood pressure (hypertension), migraine except anxiety and depression.

Answer 40

False

Question 41

A system that employs a wide range of natural means to restore health such as diet, lifestyle, herbal medicine, and acupuncture.

Answer 41

Naturopathy

Question 42

TRUE OR FALSE | Benefits of Mud Therapy are absorbs body toxins, relaxed muscles, improves blood circulation, improves digestion.

Answer 42

True

Question 43

The application of appropriate pressure to specific points and areas on the feet, hands, or ears. It is known to provide relaxation and help relieve stress.

Answer 43

Reflexology

Question 44

TRUE OR FALSE Health benefits of reflexology reduces severity of migraines and headaches, improve cognitive health, stimulates nervous system and speeds up healing of wounds.

Answer 44

True

Question 45

Policy of the state to protect the interests of the consumer, promote general welfare and to establish standards of conduct for business and industry.

Answer 45

The Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act 7394)

Question 46

IDENTIFY >Consumer Rights and Welfare Protection of consumer against _________ to health and safety.

Answer 46

hazards

Question 47

IDENTIFY >Consumer Rights and Welfare Protection of consumers against __________, _______, and ___________ sales acts and practices.

Answer 47

deceptive, unfair and unreasonable

Question 48

IDENTIFY >Consumer Rights and Welfare Provision of ___________ and ___________ to facilitate sound choice and the proper exercise of _______ by the consumer.

Answer 48

information and education, rights

Question 49

IDENTIFY >Consumer Rights and Welfare Provision of _____________ and means of _________.

Answer 49

adequate rights, redress

Question 50

IDENTIFY >Consumer Rights and Welfare Involvement of consumer representative in the formulation of ________ and ____________ policies.

Answer 50

social and economic

Question 51

What are the 8 basic rights of a consumer?

Answer 51

Right to basic needs, to be heard, safety, information, choose, redress/remedy, consumer education and healthy environment

Question 52

Who are the agencies concerned to the health of consumers?

Answer 52

Department of Health, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Agriculture, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Education and Securities and Exchange Commission

Question 53

food, drugs, cosmetics, devices and substances.

Answer 53

DOH

Question 54

products related to agriculture.

Answer 54

DA

Question 55

other consumer products not specified above.

Answer 55

DTI

Question 56

TRUE OR FALSE There are also private sectors that help the government to ensure consumer welfare both local and international such as, The International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) and US Federal Trade Commission.

Answer 56

True