Consumer Health 2 Flashcards

1
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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.

A

Complementary

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2
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Available or another possibility of

medication or treatment.

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Alternative medicine

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3
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How many herbal medicines are approved by the DOH?

A

10

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4
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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.

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

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5
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What is the scientific name of acapulko (acapulco)?

A

Cassia alata

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6
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It is use for tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema, scabies, itchiness and athlete’s foot.

A

Acapulko (Acapulco)

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7
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PREPARATION FOR?
>Fresh, matured leaves are pounded.
>Apply as a soap to the affected part 1 to 2 time a day.

A

Acapulko (Acapulco)

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8
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What is the scientific name of Ampalaya (Bitter melon)?

A

Momordica charantia

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9
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It is use for diabetes, coughs, burns and scalds

A

Ampalaya (Bitter melon)

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10
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TRUE OR FALSE
Health benefits of ampalaya includes anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, antioxidant, good for the heart, skin improvement and ease your digestion

A

True

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11
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What is the scientific name of Bawang (Garlic)?

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Allium sativum

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12
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It is use for antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-hypertensive

A

Bawang (Garlic)

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13
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What is the scientific name of Bayabas (Guava)?

A

Psidium guajava

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14
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It is use for antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, antioxidant, anti-cough, and antidiabetic. For washing wounds, toothache and diarrhea.

A

Bayabas (Guava)

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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.

A

Bayabas (Guava)

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16
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What is the scientific name of Lagundi (5-leaved chaste tree)?

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Vitex negundo

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17
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It is use for cough, colds, fever, asthma, pharyngitis, rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, and diarrhea.

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Lagundi (5-leaved chaste tree)

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18
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What is the scientific name of Niyog-niyogan (Chinese honey suckle) ?

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Quisqualis indica

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19
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It is use for intestinal parasites, anti-helmintic (used to expel parasitic worms).

A

Niyog-niyogan (Chinese honey suckle)

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20
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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.

A

Niyog-niyogan (Chinese honey suckle)

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21
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IDENTIFY

Adults may take ____ seeds.

A

10

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22
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IDENTIFY

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

A

4

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23
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IDENTIFY

Ages 8 to 9 may take ____ seeds.

A

6

24
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IDENTIFY

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

A

7

25
Q

TRUE OR FALSE

Niyog-niyogan seeds can also be given to children below 4 years old.

A

False

26
Q

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

A

Blumea balsamifera

27
Q

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

A

Sambong (Ngai camphor)

28
Q

What is the scientific name of Pansit-pansitan?

A

Peperomia pellucida

29
Q

It is use for arthritis and gout.

A

Pansit-pansitan

30
Q

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

A

Clinopodium douglasii

31
Q

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

A

Yerba Buena (Peppermint)

32
Q

What is the scientific name of Tsaang Gubat?

A

Carmona retusa

33
Q

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

A

Tsaang gubat

34
Q

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.

A

Tsaang gubat, diarrhea

35
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PREPARATION FOR?

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

A

Tsaang gubat, stomach ache

36
Q

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

A

Acupuncture

37
Q

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.

A

True

38
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Involves creating suction on the skin using a glass, ceramic, bamboo, or plastic cup.

A

Ventosa massage cupping therapy

39
Q

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.

A

negative, oxygen

40
Q

TRUE OR FALSE
The benefits of ventosa includes blood disorderssuch asanemiaandhemophilia, rheumatic diseasessuch asarthritisandfibromyalgia, skin problemssuch aseczemaandacne, high blood pressure(hypertension), migraine except anxietyanddepression.

A

False

41
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A system that employs a wide range of natural means to restore health such as diet, lifestyle, herbal medicine, and acupuncture.

A

Naturopathy

42
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TRUE OR FALSE

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

A

True

43
Q

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.

A

Reflexology

44
Q

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.

A

True

45
Q

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

A

The Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act 7394)

46
Q

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

A

hazards

47
Q

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

A

deceptive, unfair and unreasonable

48
Q

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

A

information and education, rights

49
Q

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

A

adequate rights, redress

50
Q

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

A

social and economic

51
Q

What are the 8 basic rights of a consumer?

A

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

52
Q

Who are the agencies concerned to the health of consumers?

A

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

53
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food, drugs, cosmetics, devices and substances.

A

DOH

54
Q

products related to agriculture.

A

DA

55
Q

other consumer products not specified above.

A

DTI

56
Q

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.

A

True