Integrative Medicine

Question 1

When did the first fellowship in Integrative Medicine begin?

Answer 1

1997

Question 2

When was the Office of Alternative Medicine set up with NIH?

Answer 2

1993

Question 3

Integrative medicine was first made popular by ________ at his program in ________.

Answer 3

Dr. Weil, Tucson, AZ

Question 4

Probiotics are particularly helpful for treating ________.

Answer 4

Antibiotic associated diarrhea

Question 5

“Vital dynamis” is disease caused by deterioration of an immaterial vital principle in individuals and is associated with ________.

Answer 5

Homeopathy

Question 6

When did board certification by the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine start?

Answer 6

2000

Question 7

Other GI effects that peppermint oil can have are:

Answer 7

Improve rhythmic peristaltic activity

Relieves intestinal spasm

Increased bile secretion

Antiulcerogenic effect

Question 8

The TCM concept of acupuncture consists of ________ principle meridians and ________ “extraordinary” meridians.

Answer 8

12, 8

Question 9

In the GI system, fennel has ________ effects and probably acts as an ________ and ________.

Answer 9

Antispasmodic, anticholinergic, calcium blocker

Question 10

Medicine that views the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected is known as ________ medicine.

Answer 10

Holistic

Question 11

What year did the American Holistic Medical Association start?

Answer 11

1978

Question 12

Homeopathy became popular with physicians in Philadelphia in what year(s)?

Answer 12

1830s

Question 13

Dysbiosis and intestinal hyperpermeability can lead to a ________, ________, and ________.

Answer 13

Hyperactive immune system, allergic reactions, increased HPA axis activity

Question 14

What are the 4 R’s of Functional Medicine?

Answer 14

Remove

Reinnoculation

Replace

Repair

Question 15

When was the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine established?

Answer 15

1998

Question 16

The volatile oil found in peppermint (menthol) has what property? What is this most likely due to?

Answer 16

Antispasmodic

Calcium channel blockade

Question 17

An important aspect of integrative medicine is that it is informed by ________.

Answer 17

Evidence

Question 18

________ is a non-pathogenic yeast strain isolated from the skins of tropical fruit and is used to prevent and treat diarrhea.

Answer 18

Saccharomyces boulardii

Question 19

________ produces a protein that breaks down and inhibits the binding of C. difficile-produced toxin A.

Answer 19

S. boulardii

Question 20

What are some herbs/nutritional medicines that can be recommended for irritable bowel syndrome?

Answer 20

Peppermint

Fennel

Probiotics

Saccharomyces boulardii

Question 21

TCM originated in China and evolved over ________ years ago

Answer 21

2500

Question 22

The focus of ________ medicine is on systems, often starting with the GI system.

Answer 22

Functional

Question 23

Prebiotics are complex sugars used as ________ by bacteria.

Answer 23

Fuel

Question 24

When was the American Board of Integrative Medicine established?

Answer 24

2014

Question 25

S. boulardii also helps prevent ________ associated with antibiotic use, tube feedings, and GI infections (especially of children)

Answer 25

Diarrhea

Question 26

Due to its antispasmodic properties on smooth muscle in the GI tract, peppermint may actually make someone with ________ worse.

Answer 26

Acid reflux