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42 Cards in this Set
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what is the difference between traditional and homeopathic medicine?
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traditional medicine- the use of a prescription and OTC medication
homeopathic medicine- the belief that a small amoutn of the substance that caused a person's disease or condition is consumed, it will enable the body to fight off the disease |
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is it possible to utilize alternative medicine with traditional medicine in treating the patient?
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yes
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how does a double-blind study work?
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the patient and the treating physician are not told whether the patient is receiving the investigational drug or a placebo(inert drug)
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what is ayurveda?
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ancient indian approach to medicine
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what does biofeedback teach people?
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the ability to tap mentally into and alter involuntary bodily function
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what does chiropractic treatment involve?
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treating pain from misalignment of bones
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what should the patient be aware of when using natural, herbal medications while on legend drugs?
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the herbal medications may interact with the legend drugs
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identify the uses for chamomile
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motion sickness, flatulence, and gastrointestinal disturbance, hemorroids
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identify the interactions with Ginger
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anticoagulants(increase bleeding)
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identify the uses for Ginkgo Biloba
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poor circulation
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identify the uses for ginseng
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inflammation, depression, as a diuretic, and boost immune system
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identify which herb has the most literature published on the effectiveness
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garlic
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why is it important to know the family name of herbs?
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in case of possible allergic reactions to the specific species
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which is stronger, capsule forms of herbs or teas?
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teas
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which government agency oversees the manufacturing of homeopathic drugs?
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FDA
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what invention marked the Golden Age of Microbiology?
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microscope
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which drug is made from the foxglove plant and cannot be manufactured synthetically?
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digoxin
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which alternative treatment has been found to reduce surgical pain
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self-hypnosis
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when a patient believes a medication works when it is not actually the active medication, it is called?
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placebo
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what type of therapy is used extensively in children with autism or other psychologic conditions?
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art therapy
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what is another name for Echinacea?
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purple cone flower and black sampson
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what is the science of categorizing and naming new species of plants?
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taxonomy
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what are the uses for Aloe vera?
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treat minor burns, bleeding ulcers, laxative
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which classification of drugs may decrease the effect of feverfew?
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Nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
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which herb comes from the family Amaryllidaceae?
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garlic
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what are the uses for garlic?
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high blood pressure, cold, flu
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what are the uses for feverfew?
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fever, headache, gastrointestinal upset, arthritis, and asthma
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what is the most popular use for ginkgo bilolba?
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poor circulation
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which herb is used to treat painful menstruation?
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goldenseal
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people taking immunosuppressive agents should avoid which herb?
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purple coneflower
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which herb does not have any reported major contraindication
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milk thistle
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which herb is used mostly for sleeplessness?
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valerian
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what is the difference between a generic name and a trademark name of a drug?
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generic names are spelled in lower case opposed to trade which are capitalized
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what is a drug monograph?
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description of a drug
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which health care professionals may use the Physician's Desk Reference?
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physicians,pharmacists
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identify the different sources which may be used to get information on medications?
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united states pharmacopeoia drug information volume 1, drug facts and comparisons, internet
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how many hours of continuing education is a certified technician required to complete in a given year?
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10 hours
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which book is known as the "bible" of the pharmacy?
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drug facts and comparisons
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which book lists only FDA-approved drugs?
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physician desk reference(PDR)
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which book is more likely to be used by community pharmacies, rather than hospital pharmacies?
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red book
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what is a list of approved uses for medications called?
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formularies
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which book comes as a set of three volumes?
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united states pharmacopeoia drug information
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