quiz #1

Question 1

What does “consumer health” refer to?

Answer 1

Knowledge and decision-making about health services and products

Question 2

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

Answer 2

C.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

C.

Question 4

What is the primary risk of falling for quackery?

Answer 4

Delayed proper medical treatment

Question 5

Lagundi is traditionally used for treating which condition?

Answer 5

Cough and asthma

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of alternative modalities?

Answer 6

They complement conventional medicine

Question 7

Which of the following is considered a form of alternative medicine?
A. Chemotherapy
B. Physical therapy
C. Acupuncture
D. Vaccination

Answer 7

C.

Question 8

Reflexology focuses on applying pressure to:

Answer 8

Specific points on hands, feet, and ears

Question 9

What is the main purpose of the Consumer Act of the Philippines?

Answer 9

To protect consumers from harmful products and services

Question 10

10. Which government agency in the Philippines is responsible for protecting consumers against fraud and quackery?

Answer 10

DOH

Question 11

Which herb is commonly used in the Philippines to treat fungal infections?

Answer 11

Akalpulko (Ringworm bush)

Question 12

Which law in the Philippines aims to promote consumer welfare and protect their rights?

Answer 12

The Consumer Act (RA 7394)

Question 13

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

Answer 13

C.

Question 14

Herbal medicines are:

Answer 14

used for centuries and sometimes scientifically validated

Question 15

True or False: Quackery refers to the promotion of fraudulent or ignorant medical practices.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

True or False: Sambong is used for its diuretic properties and can help in treating kidney stones.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

True or False: All alternative therapies are scientifically proven and should be trusted over conventional medicine

Answer 17

False

Question 18

True or False: The Consumer Act of the Philippines provides guidelines for protecting consumers from unsafe and ineffective health

Answer 18

True

Question 19

True or False: Akapulko is known for its anti-fungal properties

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Sambong

Answer 20

diuretic and kidney stones

Question 21

Lagundi

Answer 21

cough and asthma

Question 22

akalpulko

Answer 22

antifungal

Question 23

tsaang gubat

Answer 23

stomach pain

Question 24

bayabas

Answer 24

stomach pain or antifungal

Question 25

Uses cups that form a vacuum on the skin to promote blood circulation

Answer 25

Ventosa massage

Question 26

is a system that employs a wide range of natural means to restore health such as diet and lifestyle.

Answer 26

Naturopathy

Question 27

it is a technique that involves piercing the skin with thin long needles at specific anatomical points to relieve pain or illness.

Answer 27

Accupuncture

Question 28

The application of touch and movement to muscles and joints without further manipulation.

Answer 28

Massage

Question 29

they use herbs, diet, meditation, massage and yoga to stimulate the body to make it natural drugs.

Answer 29

Ayurveda

Question 30

They are facing an incurable health condition leaving this their last option.

Answer 30

Desparate