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1
Q

Which of the following medications would be the safest option to improve sleep maintenance in an elderly patient?
Question 1 Answer

a.
Diphenhydramine

b.
Temazepam

c.
Zopiclone

d.
Doxepin

A

d.
Doxepin

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Which of the following dietary factors have been associated with migraines?
Question 2 Answer

a.
Alcohol

b.
All answers are correct

c.
Caffeine

d.
Fasting

A

b.
All answers are correct

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3
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Often used as a single herb for both sleep and anxiety, which of the following herbs may also be classed as a euphoric?
Question 3 Answer

a.
Eschscholzia californica (California poppy)

b.
Piper methysticum (Kava kava)

c.
Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower)

d.
Avena sativa (Oat straw)

A

b.
Piper methysticum (Kava kava)

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4
Q

Which of the following medications would most likely be helpful for a pediatric patient with ADHD and insomnia?
Question 4 Answer

a.
Clonidine

b.
Amitriptyline

c.
Temazepam

d.
Zopiclone

A

a.
Clonidine

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5
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Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding cervical distraction?
Question 5 Answer

a.
The patient should be positioned supine

b.
It is an appropriate technique for a grade V manipulation

c.
It can be used to decrease a patient’s experience of pain

d.
It can be used to release the suboccipital muscles

A

b.
It is an appropriate technique for a grade V manipulation

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6
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Your patient mentions that she gets throbbing headaches across the forehead that lead to nausea and vomiting. From a homeopathic perspective, what else do you need to ask about to obtain a complete symptom picture?
Question 6 Answer

a.
Intensity, sensation, location

b.
Modalities, sensation, concomitants

c.
Sensation, etiology, location

d.
Modalities, intensity, etiology

A

d.
Modalities, intensity, etiology

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Q

Which of the following drugs can be used for the prophylactic treatment of migraines?
Question 7 Answer

a.
Sumatriptan

b.
Propranolol

c.
Naproxen

d.
Dihydroergotamine

A

b.
Propranolol

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9
Q

Which of the following food sources is a good source of heme iron?
Question 8 Answer

a.
Whole grains

b.
Red meat

c.
Legumes

d.
Spinach

A

b.
Red meat

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10
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Which of the following is NOT an absolute contraindication for cervical spinal manipulations?
Question 9 Answer

a.
Acute whiplash

b.
Down syndrome

c.
Ankylosing spondylitis

d.
Vertebral artery abnormalities

A

a.
Acute whiplash

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Adequate intake of which mineral is known to help lower elevated blood pressure?
Question 10 Answer

a.
Potassium

b.
Iron

c.
Zinc

d.
Sodium

A

a.
Potassium

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12
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How many days per month can typical NSAID analgesics be used before likely contributing to medication-overuse headaches?
Question 11 Answer

a.
20

b.
15

c.
10

d.
5

A

b.
15

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True/ False: While taking notes during a homeopathic interview, the role of underlines (or “intensity numbers”) is to indicate the degree of intensity of a symptom, I.e., it’s severity or frequency.
Question 12 Answer
True
False

A

true

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14
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Although known as a potent nervine, which of the following herbs also acts to support digestion?
Question 13 Answer

a.
Eschscholzia californica (California poppy)

b.
Lactuca virosa (Wild lettuce)

c.
Matricaria recutita (Chamomile)

d.
Piscidia piscipula (Jamaican dogwood)

A

c.
Matricaria recutita (Chamomile)

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15
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True/ False: Obtaining recent information from the patient is important for both acute and chronic cases when trying to identify and prescribe the most appropriate homeopathic remedy.

True
False

A

true

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16
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True/ False: Acupuncture can be an appropriate and evidence-informed prevention strategy to help migraine sufferers gain more control over their experience of migraines.
Question 15 Answer
True
False

A

true

17
Q

Your patient is so chilly that they report feeling as if icy cold water is running through their veins, and from their medical history you also know they tend to faint/ collapse easily. Which homeopathic remedy is most indicated for this patient?
Question 16 Answer

a.
Tabacum

b.
Causticum

c.
Veratrum album

d.
Mercurius solubilis

A

c.
Veratrum album

18
Q

Which option helps in managing healthy LDL cholesterol levels?
Question 17 Answer

a.
Lowering the intake of saturated fat

b.
Increase fibre intake

c.
Increase intake of soluble fibre

d.
All options are correct

A

d.
All options are correct

19
Q

Which of the following herbs commonly used to treat hypothyroid conditions is thought to exert its action primarily by adding iodine?
Question 18 Answer

a.
Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng)

b.
Fucus vesiculosus (Bladderwrack)

c.
Iris versicolor (Blue flag)

d.
Rhodiola rosea (Rhodiola)

A

b.
Fucus vesiculosus (Bladderwrack)

20
Q

A 52-year-old man walks into your office complaining of a burning sensation on urination, difficulty with urination, and hesitancy with urination. He mentions that the symptoms began 3 days ago after purchasing new undergarments. Which one of the following is the most likely TCM diagnosis for this patient?
Question 19 Answer

a.
Damp-Heat in the Urinary Bladder

b.
Wind Heat Invasion

c.
Kidney Qi not Firm

d.
Kidney Yin Deficiency

A

a.
Damp-Heat in the Urinary Bladder

21
Q

True/ False: The vertebral artery test is a reliable test for screening candidates for cervical spinal manipulations.
Question 20 Answer
True
False

A

false

22
Q

When helping to address a patient’s chronic insomnia with stimulus control, it is essential for them to go to bed at the same time each day.
Question 21 Answer
True
False

A

false

23
Q

Which one of the following is the most likely cause of Kidney Yang deficiency?
Question 22 Answer

a.
Hemorrhage

b.
Excessive sexual activity

c.
A diet of spicy, fried, and greasy foods

d.
Lack of exercise

A

b.
Excessive sexual activity

24
Q

Which of the following conditions is NOT an indication for cervical mobilization treatment?
Question 23 Answer

a.
TMJ Disorder

b.
Tension Headaches

c.
Migraines with aura

d.
Cervicogenic Headaches

A

c.
Migraines with aura

25
Q

True/ False: Motivational interviewing is a clinician-focused intervention intended to strengthen the clinician’s motivation and skills to effect change in the patient’s health status.
Question 24 Answer
True
False

A

False

26
Q

When working with patients experiencing chronic headaches, helpers need to assess:
Question 25 Answer

a.
Medication adherence.

b.
The extent to which the patient believes they possess the necessary skills to make a change.

c.
The extent to which the patient believes they can make a change.

d.
All answers are correct.

A

d.
All answers are correct.

27
Q

Which of the following herbs may increase androgen production?
Question 26 Answer

a.
Fucus vesiculosus (Bladderwrack)

b.
Iris versicolor (Blue flag)

c.
Panax ginseng (Korean red ginseng)

d.
Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)

A

d.
Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)

28
Q

True/ False: Health literacy is NOT an influencing factor on a patient’s self-management.
Question 27 Answer
True
False

A

False

29
Q

True/ False: When using stimulus control to help address a patient’s chronic insomnia, it is best to pace napping since this can help patients feel more refreshed in the mornings.
Question 28 Answer
True
False

A

False

30
Q
A
31
Q

A patient was ill 2 weeks ago with the “flu”. He stayed home from work last week with alternating chills and fever. From a TCM perspective, which one of the following stages best describes this patient’s symptoms of “alternating chills and fever”?
Question 29 Answer

a.
Yang Ming

b.
Shao Yang

c.
Tai Yin

d.
Shao Yin

A

b.
Shao Yang

32
Q
A
33
Q

Which of the following is NOT recognized as a core component of the motivational interviewing spirit?
Question 30 Answer

a.
Upholding the transtheoretical model of behaviour change

b.
Focusing on the patient’s own motivation

c.
Allowing for the patient’s ideas to greatly influence the outcome of the interview

d.
Respecting patients’ autonomy

A

a.
Upholding the transtheoretical model of behaviour change

34
Q

Which of the following statements is correct regarding 8 Extraordinary Vessels?
Question 31 Answer

a.
Use of the opening point is necessary to activate the vessel.

b.
Each one is connected to an internal organ.

c.
Each one has their own external meridian.

d.
Governing, Conception, and Penetrating vessels arise from the brain.

A

a.
Use of the opening point is necessary to activate the vessel.

35
Q

What statement is INCORRECT regarding patients’ “self-management” of their health?
Question 32 Answer

a.
It can be seen as an intervention to bring about specific outcomes.

b.
It acknowledges the importance of patients becoming active participants in their own healthcare.

c.
It represents a broad spectrum of behaviours that include daily living activities that impact health.

d.
It refers to the behaviours but not the knowledge required for chronic condition management.

A

d.
It refers to the behaviours but not the knowledge required for chronic condition management.

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