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chapter 6 and 10
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the difference between traditional and homeopathic medicines | traditional medicines do not include spiritual and homeopathic medicines does |
| is it possible to utilize alternative medicine with traditional medicine in treating the patient | yes |
| know how a double bind study work | patients nor pyhysician dont know if they are getting the drug or a placebo. to see if the drug works |
| what is ayurveda | an indian approach to medicine based on the person knowing the spiritual self |
| what does biofeedback teach people | it teaches people how to relax to relieve stress. teaches them to connect the body to the mind |
| what does chiropractic treatment involve | hands on adjustment of the spine or joints and application of massage and heat therapy |
| what should the patient be aware of when using natural, herbal medication while on legend drugs | the drug family and any interactions |
| identify the uses for chamomile | used for motion sickness, flatulence, gi disturbances, open ulcers, hemorroids, other inflammation of the skin |
| identify the interactions with ginger | anticoagulants, gi medication such as histamine-2 (H2) |
| identify the uses for ginkgo biloba | used to treat poor circulation, asthma, regulating blood pressure, improving liver function, increasing memory, heart disease |
| identify the uses of ginseng | used for overall wellness, boosting the immune system. |
| identify which herb has the most literature published on the effectiveness | st. johns wort |
| why is it important to know the family name of herbs | because of possible unwanted interactions and reactions |
| which is stronger, capsule forms of hears or tea | teas forms are stronger |
| which government agency oversees the manufactouring of homeopathic drugs | FDA |
| what invention marked the golden age of microbiology | the microscope |
| which drug is made from the foxglove plant and cannot be manufactured synthetically | digoxin |
| which alternative treatment has been found to reduce surgical pain | self hypnosis |
| when a patient believes a medication works when it is not actually the active medication, it is called | placebo |
| what type of theraphy is used extensively in children with autism or other psychologic condictions | art therapy |
| what stone is believed to relieve stomach problems | amethyst |
| what is another name for echinacea | asteraceae or compositae |
| what is the science of categorizing and naming new species of plants | taxonomy |
| what are the uses for aloe vera | various skin irritations (burn, acne), a laxative, bleeding ulcers |
| which classification of drugs may decrease the effect of feverfew | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory |
| which herb comes from the family amaryllidaceae | garlic |
| what are the uses of garlic | high blood pressure, colds, flu, and overall wellness |
| what are the uses for feverfew | fever headaches gi upset, arthritis, and asthma |
| what is the most popular use for ginkgo biloba | poor circulation |
| which herb is used to treat painful menstration | goldenseal |
| people taking immunosuppressive agents should avoid which herb | echinacea |
| which herb does not have any reported major contraindications | milk thistle |
| which herb is used mostly for sleeplessness | valerian |
| what is the difference between a generic name and a trademark name of a drug | generic drug names are in lower case and trademark name of drugs are capitalized |
| what is a drug monograph | package inserts, that lists pertinent information on drugs |
| which health care professionals may use the physicians desk reference | doctors offices and pharmacies |
| identify the different sources which may be used to get information on medications | reference books and internet |
| how many hours of continuing education is a certified technician required to complete in a given year | 10 per year |
| which book is know as the bible of the pharmacy | facts and comparision |
| which book lists only FDA approved drugs | physicians desk reference |
| which book is more likely to be used by community pharmacies, rather than hospital pharmacies | red book |
| what is the list of approved uses of medications called | formulay |
| which book comes as a set of three volumes | united states pharmacopoeia drug information |