Quizzes Flashcards
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In the Medical Symptom Questionnaire or MSQ, a red flag would be any number equal to or higher than
30
Based on the new (not old) functional medicine tree, the core clinical imbalances that must be restored are
Assimilation (Digestive, absorptive, and microbiological imbalances)
Defense and Repair (Immune and inflammatory imbalances)
Energy (Oxidation-reduction imbalances and mitochondropathy)
Biotransformation and Elimination (Detoxification)
Communication (Hormonal and neurotransmitter imbalances)
Transport (Circulatory)
Structural integrity (Imbalances from cellular membrane function to the musculoskeletal system)
True or False? According to the Textbook of Functional Medicine, low-carbohydrate, low-fat diets should be recommended to everyone.
False
On the bottom section of the FM matrix, there is a list of Modifiable Personal Lifestyle Factors. In this section, the FM practitioner would write
Select one:
a.
The current and modifiable lifestyle factors of the patient
b.
The past and modifiable lifestyle factors of the patient
c.
The recommended lifestyle interventions
d.
All of them
e.
None of them
The current and modifiable lifestyle factors of the patient
True or False? According to the Textbook of Functional Medicine, millions of variations of genes, called single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), exist within the gene pool.
True
FM questionnaires are important tools to assess patient symptoms and concerns. Which forms does the patient complete?
MSQ Diet, nutrition, lifestyle journal Stress questionnaire Toxin exposure questionnaire Sleep questionnaire
The ABCDs of the Functional Medicine Evaluation includes which of the following?
Anthropometrics (e.g., weight, height, blood pressure, temperature, etc.)
Clinical indicators (e.g., vision, smell, skin appearance, hair distribution, etc.)
Diet and lifestyle assessments (e.g., toxin exposure, exercise, diet and nutrition, etc.)
Biomarkers and labs (e.g., protein, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and phytonutrients)
Take a look at the Phytonutrient Spectrum Foods handout. To incorporate more phytonutrients, functional medicine recommends a minimum daily servings of whole plant foods. How much?
9-13
By definition, phytonutrients can be obtained from
Fruits, Herbs, Spices, Vegetables, Nuts, Legumes, Whole grains, Seeds
One of the most important goals of functional medicine is to
Select one:
a.
Restore balance in the patient’s environment, lifestyle, and physiological processes
b.
Diagnose the condition or disease
c.
Match the diagnosis with the correct DOSE of a pharmaceutical drug
d.
Match the diagnosis with the correct FORM of a pharmaceutical drug
e.
Match the diagnosis with the correct TYPE of pharmaceutical drug
f.
c, d, and e
Restore balance in the patient’s environment, lifestyle, and physiological processes
The tendency of organisms to maintain stability/balance is called _______.
Homeostasis
By definition, SNPs need to occur in at least _________ of the population.
1%
Principles of functional medicine include the following (please choose ALL that apply).
There will be a 10% penalty for each incorrect answer.
Select one or more:
a.
The understanding of the biochemical individuality of each patient
b.
The realization that FM is science-based
c.
The importance of a disease-centered approach
d.
The search for a dynamic balance between external and internal factors in a patient’s body, mind, and spirit
e.
The understanding that body systems and organs are unique and separate from each other
f.
The definition of health as simply the absence of disease
g.
The promotion of organ reserve to enhance health and lifespan
a.
The understanding of the biochemical individuality of each patient
d.
The search for a dynamic balance between external and internal factors in a patient’s body, mind, and spirit
g.
The promotion of organ reserve to enhance health and lifespan
T/F. All SNPs cause deleterious effects.
False
Which two of the following statements apply to the field of epigenetics?*
Select one or more:
a.
Comprises some “omic” fields, e.g., pharmacogenomics, nutrigenomics, proteomic, metabolomics, etc.
b.
Characterized by single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), which occur in 10% of the population
c.
Characterized by single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), which occur in 1% of the population
d.
Characterized by single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), which occur in 0.1% of the population
e.
Defined as changes in gene expression caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA sequence (e.g., via DNA methylation)
a.
Comprises some “omic” fields, e.g., pharmacogenomics, nutrigenomics, proteomic, metabolomics, etc.
e.
Defined as changes in gene expression caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA sequence (e.g., via DNA methylation)
The most important congenital antecedent of illness is one’s:
Select one:
a.
Genetic heritage
b.
Gender
c.
Family history
d.
Age
e.
Nutritional status
B. Gender
True or False? The current dietary reference intakes (DRIs) recommend variable amounts of nutrients needed by a polymorphic population for optimal health.
False
The process or mechanism by which organisms achieve stability/balance is called _______.
Allostasis
As explained in the polymorphisms handout, there are several types of polymorphisms or changes in the DNA sequence. For example, mutations, deletions, insertions, inversions, and duplications. These are all different types of polymorphisms.
Within the family of polymorphisms, SNPs are examples of
Select one:
a.
Mutations
b.
Deletions
c.
Insertions
d.
Inversions
e.
Duplications
a.
Mutations
the most important developmental antecedent of illness is one’s
Select one:
a.
Genetic heritage
b.
Gender
c.
Family history
d.
Age
e.
Nutritional status
d.
Age
Define homeostasis
Tendency of organisms to maintain stability/balance
Define homeostatic load
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Define homeodynamics
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Define allostasis
The process or mechanism by which organisms achieve stability/balance