quiz #1 Flashcards
What does “consumer health” refer to?
Knowledge and decision-making about health services and products
Which of the following is considered quackery?
A. Consulting a licensed doctor
B. Buying medicine from a pharmacy
C. Using unproven methods to treat diseases
D. Practicing good hygiene
C.
Which of the following is a sign of a health quack?
A. Provides evidence-based treatments
B. Has formal medical training
C. Promises quick cures for all diseases
D. Refers patients to specialists when needed
C.
What is the primary risk of falling for quackery?
Delayed proper medical treatment
Lagundi is traditionally used for treating which condition?
Cough and asthma
Which of the following is a characteristic of alternative modalities?
They complement conventional medicine
Which of the following is considered a form of alternative medicine?
A. Chemotherapy
B. Physical therapy
C. Acupuncture
D. Vaccination
C.
Reflexology focuses on applying pressure to:
Specific points on hands, feet, and ears
What is the main purpose of the Consumer Act of the Philippines?
To protect consumers from harmful products and services
- Which government agency in the Philippines is responsible for protecting consumers against fraud and quackery?
DOH
Which herb is commonly used in the Philippines to treat fungal infections?
Akalpulko (Ringworm bush)
Which law in the Philippines aims to promote consumer welfare and protect their rights?
The Consumer Act (RA 7394)
Which of the following is NOT considered a form of quackery?
A. Miracle cures
B. Magnetic therapy without evidence
© Prescribed medication from a licensed doctor
D. Treatments claiming to cure all diseases
C.
Herbal medicines are:
used for centuries and sometimes scientifically validated
True or False: Quackery refers to the promotion of fraudulent or ignorant medical practices.
True
True or False: Sambong is used for its diuretic properties and can help in treating kidney stones.
True
True or False: All alternative therapies are scientifically proven and should be trusted over conventional medicine
False
True or False: The Consumer Act of the Philippines provides guidelines for protecting consumers from unsafe and ineffective health
True
True or False: Akapulko is known for its anti-fungal properties
True
Sambong
diuretic and kidney stones
Lagundi
cough and asthma
akalpulko
antifungal
tsaang gubat
stomach pain
bayabas
stomach pain or antifungal
Uses cups that form a vacuum on the skin to promote blood circulation
Ventosa massage
is a system that employs a wide range of natural means to restore health such as diet and lifestyle.
Naturopathy
it is a technique that involves piercing the skin with thin long needles at specific anatomical points to relieve pain or illness.
Accupuncture
The application of touch and movement to muscles and joints without further manipulation.
Massage
they use herbs, diet, meditation, massage and yoga to stimulate the body to make it natural drugs.
Ayurveda
They are facing an incurable health condition leaving this their last option.
Desparate
