Mapeh (HEALTH)

Question 1

Is someone who examines health information in products and services and the one who purchases and utilizes the goods and services.

Answer 1

HEALTH CONSUMER

Question 2

is everything that is seen, read, or heard in relation to
human and community health. it could be in the form of print media, electronic, and digital media.

Answer 2

Health Information

Question 3

Sources of Trusted Health Information

Answer 3

Medical health professionals
Government agencies (DOH,FDA)
Private and non-government organizations
Medical specialist
Local health officials
National voluntary agencies (Phil. National
Red Cross
Reliable websites.

Question 4

SOURCES OF RISKY HEALTH INFORMATION

Answer 4

Outdated customs and practiced without scientific
basis
Paid health advertisements on TV, in newspapers,
Internet
Claims based on hearsays, unreliable media,
testimonials, ignorance, and partiality
Personal options or incomplete information
Quack pseudo healers
Superstitions

Question 5

WHAT ARE HEALTH PRODUCTS?

Answer 5

Over the counter (OTC) Drugs
Cosmetics Products
Hair care products
Oral care products

Question 6

Pain relievers like aspirin and ibuprofen can
harm the stomach lining and lead to ulcer while
large dosages can cause kidney damage

Acetaminophen used for fever and pain reliever
for children.

Prolonged use of nasal sprays that relieve
congestion can cause blood vessels in the nose
swell and can worsen congestion

Answer 6

Over the counter (OTC) Drugs

Question 7

OTC skin rejuvenators
have never shown efficacy in changing skin
properties. moisturizers prevent the skin
from drying for only a limited period of time
deodorants and anti-perspirants help
control body odor but no product can
prevent sweating in extremely hot weather
or during exercise.

Answer 7

Skin care products UNDER COSMETICS PRODUCTS

Question 8

Several products are designed to removed
hair designed to remove hair like shaving.
chemical products are usually safe but
there is always the possibility of skin
reactions, iritations, and infections.
dermatologist should be consulted
whenever symptoms appear

Answer 8

Hair care products

Question 9

The oral products include toothpastes ,
mouthwashes. and gargles.

Answer 9

Oral care products

Question 10

Activities that are done to assess, maintain, or improve the individuals
health can be considered as

Answer 10

Health Services

Question 11

In evaluating health services , the consumers
preferences may be measured in relation to these
five attributes

Answer 11

-location of service points
-promptness and kindness when caring for patients
and family members.
-ease of access to the authorization for consultations
-prize
-diversity of available doctors, clinics and hospitals.

Question 12

Who are the health professionals?

Answer 12

Medical Specialist
Dental Specialist
Mental Health Specialist
Other Health Professionals (Nurse, Midwives)

Question 13

Examples of Health Care Facilities

Answer 13

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)

Medical Insurance

Question 14

Criteria for Evaluating Health Services

Answer 14

IMPORTANCE

ACTIONABLE

FEASIBLE

SCIENTIFICALLY SOUND

Question 15

What are some ways to buy health products and services intelligently?

Answer 15

Read
Compare
Inquire

Question 16

Herbal medicine

Answer 16

The word ‘herb’ refers to any plant or part of a plant
. The herbal medicine refers to the use of plants or
parts of plants like stems, roots, barks, seeds,
leaves, flowers, and fruits for medical purposes.

Question 17

10 Philippine medical plants approved by the department of health

Answer 17

Acapulko, Ampalaya, Bawang, Bayabas, Lagundi, Niyog-niyogan, Sambong, Pansit-pansitan, Tsaang gubat, Yerba buena

Question 18

Is an alternative medicine in which glasses are placed on some important points at the back of a person

Answer 18

VENTOSA

Question 19

REFLEXOLOGY

Answer 19

It is done by applying pressure to the feet, ears, or hands by means of the thumb or a particular finger

Question 20

What is NATUROPATHY?

Answer 20

Naturopathy is from the word
‘nature’ and thus uses natural ways
to treat a patient. they are more
interested to treat not just the
physical causes of an illness but
also the mental and emotional causes.

Question 21

What is NATUROPATHY?

Answer 21

Naturopathy is from the word
‘nature’ and thus uses natural ways
to treat a patient. they are more
interested to treat not just the
physical causes of an illness but
also the mental and emotional causes.

Question 22

Is another form of alternative medicine that is known to improve
one’s well-being

Answer 22

MASSAGE THERAPY

Question 23

Is the promotion of false and unproven
health products and services for a profit

Answer 23

QUACKERY

Question 24

Is the advertising promoting and selling
of products and services that have not
been scientifically proven safe and
effectiveness

Answer 24

HEALTH FRAUD

Question 25

Medical Quack

Answer 25

it includes drugless therapy, risky and diagnosis by eye examination

Question 26

it gives false cures like secret
formulas some known quack cures using distilled
water.

Answer 26

Cancer Quack.

Question 27

quack sell food in which ingredients
do not contain substances good for the body and
might be risky

Answer 27

Food Quack

Question 28

quack may claim credit through the usual use of massage devices, uranium pads, liniments, and cooper bracelets.

Answer 28

Arthritis and Rheumatism Quackery

Question 29

they use necklaces , pyramids and toning water to falsely diagnose illness

Answer 29

Device Quackery

Question 30

They selling products being sold
pretending to give beautiful skin, reduce weight, strengthen
hair and do body parts enlargement

Answer 30

Beauty Quackery

Question 31

psychic healing like faith healers.

Answer 31

Psychological Quackery

Question 32

This products in hair growth inclide
pseudo hair growing shampoos, hair waivers, special tonics,
suction devices and electronic brushes.

Answer 32

Balding Quackery