Pharmacology - Complementary medicine Flashcards
1
Q
What is complementary and alternative medicine?
A
Broad set of health care practices that are not part of that country’s own tradition and are not integrated into the dominant health care system
2
Q
What are modalities of CAM?
A
Herbal and homeopathic Acupuncture Aromatherapy Reiki Shiatsu Yoga
3
Q
What are examples of CAM?
A
Chinese medicine Vitamins and minerals Massage Acupressure Spiritual healing
4
Q
Why are patients prescribed CAM?
A
Patient demand Placebo effect Genuine belief in therapy Experience They already use CAM
5
Q
Why is it important to consider whether a pregnant patient is on herbal medicine?
A
No data
Teratogenesis
Fetogenesis
Drug-herb interactions
