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A patient is talking with you about herbal supplements. She has recently been put on an antiplatelet medication called Plavix and wonders if it will be a problem with the herbs she takes. She shows you a list of all the herbs that she takes regularly. You look carefully at the list. Which one(s) would you be concerned about her taking?
- A. Peppermint oil
- B. Feverfew
- C. Garlic
- D. St. John's wort
- E. Echinacea
- F. Melatonin
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Feverfew and garlic have antiplatelet effects, which could increase bleeding risk when combined with Plavix.
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A patient with which condition(s) might need modification of chiropractic treatment?
- A. Previous back surgery
- B. Scoliosis
- C. Osteoporosis
- D. Arthritis
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Conditions like back surgery, scoliosis, osteoporosis, and arthritis require tailored chiropractic treatments to avoid complications.
You and another student are discussing chiropractic. The other student makes all of the following statements about the tenets of chiropractic. Which would you question?
- A. The body is seen as having the potential to correct itself when the nervous system is working at its full potential.
- B. Improving nutrition and lifestyle factors can improve health.
- C. The nervous system is seen as having a major role in health and disease.
- D. It focuses mainly on flexibility of joints, stretching of muscles, and relaxation.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chiropractic primarily focuses on spinal alignment to optimize nervous system function, not primarily on flexibility or relaxation.
Which is true of acupuncture?
- A. Its benefits have never been tested or proved.
- B. It is based on classical Chinese medicine.
- C. It involves needles being placed just below the surface of the skin.
- D. It has been found through research to be effective in treating specific conditions.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Acupuncture, rooted in Chinese medicine, involves shallow needle insertion and has proven efficacy for certain conditions.
Match the following herbs with their uses: Capsaicin
- A. Used alone and in many skin products; some people drink it for overall health
- B. Used in creams and lotions to treat the pain of osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, and shingles
- C. Used as an antiviral agent to prevent or eliminate colds, flu, and other infections
- D. Helps reduce total blood cholesterol and bad cholesterol over 4 to 12 weeks
- E. Used for memory enhancement, to treat dementia, and increase blood flow to the brain
- F. Used to help lower bad cholesterol and lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes; may help boost the immune system
- G. Used to treat irritable bowel syndrome and decrease intestinal spasms before and after endoscopic procedures
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Capsaicin is used topically for pain relief in various conditions.
Match the following herbs with their uses: Ginseng
- A. Used alone and in many skin products; some people drink it for overall health
- B. Used in creams and lotions to treat the pain of osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, and shingles
- C. Used as an antiviral agent to prevent or eliminate colds, flu, and other infections
- D. Helps reduce total blood cholesterol and bad cholesterol over 4 to 12 weeks
- E. Used for memory enhancement, to treat dementia, and increase blood flow to the brain
- F. Used to help lower bad cholesterol and lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes; may help boost the immune system
- G. Used to treat irritable bowel syndrome and decrease intestinal spasms before and after endoscopic procedures
Correct Answer: F
Rationale: Ginseng supports cholesterol management, blood sugar control, and immune function.