PRELIM 03 - Categories of CAM

Question 1

5 types of alternative medical systems

Answer 1

Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Oriental medicine, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese medicine

Question 2

Founded in the 19th century by Samuel Hahnemann; prepared by serial dilutions and vigorous shaking (Types of alternative medical systems)

Answer 2

Homeopathy/Homeopathic medicine

Question 3

Homeopathy was founded in the 19th century by __________

Answer 3

Samuel Hahnemann

Question 4

2 principles of homeopathic medicine

Answer 4

Similia similibus curentur, Doses minimae

Question 5

“Like cures like” (Principles of homeopathic medicine)

Answer 5

Similia similibus curentur

Question 6

“Potentiation through dilution” (Principles of homeopathic medicine)

Answer 6

Doses minimae

Question 7

Describes a wide range of therapies that are considered as “natural medicines” (Types of alternative medical systems)

Answer 7

Naturopathy

Question 8

Doctors that believe that the body has a strong, vital, and intimate power to heal itself

Answer 8

Naturopathic doctors

Question 9

Trust in the body’s inherent wisdom to heal itself (6 fundamental principles of naturopathic medicine)

Answer 9

The healing power of nature

Question 10

Look beyond the symptoms to the underlying cause (6 fundamental principles of naturopathic medicine)

Answer 10

Identify and treat the causes

Question 11

Look beyond the symptoms to the underlying cause (6 fundamental principles of naturopathic medicine)

Answer 11

Identify and treat the causes

Question 12

Utilize the most natural, least invasive, and least toxic therapies (6 fundamental principles of naturopathic medicine)

Answer 12

First do no harm

Question 13

Educate patients in the steps to achieving and maintaining health (6 fundamental principles of naturopathic medicine)

Answer 13

Doctor as teacher

Question 14

View the body as an integrated whole in all its physical and spiritual dimensions (6 fundamental principles of naturopathic medicine)

Answer 14

Treat the whole person

Question 15

Focus on overall health, wellness, and disease prevention (6 fundamental principles in naturopathic medicine)

Answer 15

Prevention

Question 16

Describe the relationship of humanity to the environment (Types of alternative medical systems)

Answer 16

Oriental medicine

Question 17

Massage originated from ancient China and is believed to be the oldest system of bodywork (Branches of Oriental medicine)

Answer 17

Tuina

Question 18

A type of martial art; combine slow, deliberate movements, meditation
and breathing exercises (Branches of Oriental medicine)

Answer 18

Tai Chi

Question 19

Life force; combines slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and breathing exercises (Branches of Oriental medicine)

Answer 19

Qi Gong

Question 20

Comprehensive system of medicine that places equal emphasis on the body, mind, and spirit (Branches of Oriental medicine)

Answer 20

Ayurveda

Question 21

3 doshas in ayurveda

Answer 21

Vata dosha, Pitta dosha, Kapha dosha

Question 22

Most powerful of all three doshas; controls the basic body functions, like how cells divide (Type of doshas in ayurveda)

Answer 22

Vata dosha (Space and air)

Question 23

Dosha that controls the digestion, metabolism, and certain hormones that are linked to the appetite (Types of doshas in ayurveda)

Answer 23

Pitta dosha (Fire and water)

Question 24

Dosha that controls muscle growth, body strength and stability, weight, and the immune system (Types of doshas in ayurveda)

Answer 24

Kapha dosha (Water and earth)

Question 25

Complete system of healing that dates back to 200 BC in written form (Types of alternative medical systems)

Answer 25

Traditional Chinese medicine

Question 26

The body is a delicate balance of two opposing and inseparable forces called __________ and __________

Answer 26

Yin, Yang

Question 27

Represents the cold, slow, or passive principle, and is color black/red

Answer 27

Yin

Question 28

Represents the hot, excited, or active principle and is color white

Answer 28

Yang

Question 29

Imbalance in the yin and yang leads to blockage in the flow of qi along pathways known as __________

Answer 29

Meridians

Question 30

3 main therapeutic modalities in traditional Chinese medicine

Answer 30

Acupuncture and moxibustion, Chinese Materia Media, Massage and manipulation

Question 31

Refers to the burning of a herb above the skin to apply heat to the acupuncture point (3 main therapeutic modalities of traditional Chinese medicine)

Answer 31

Acupuncture and moxibustion

Question 32

The catalogue of natural products used in traditional Chinese medicine (3 main therapeutic modalities of traditional Chinese medicine)

Answer 32

Chinese Materia Medica

Question 33

In Oriental medicine, Venus signifies __________

Answer 33

Metal

Question 34

In Oriental medicine, Mars signifies __________

Answer 34

Fire

Question 35

In Oriental medicine, Mercury signifies __________

Answer 35

Water

Question 36

In Oriental medicine, Jupiter signifies __________

Answer 36

Wood

Question 37

In Oriental medicine, Saturn signifies __________

Answer 37

Earth