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Health and Wellness
Ch 17 Personal Finance
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Body Composition | The proportion of muscle, bone, fat, and other tissue that make up body weight |
| Walk-in Clinic | A health care facility that provides certain routine medical attention |
| Dietary Supplement | A product that is intended to enhance a person's diet. |
| Hypoallergenic | A type of product that does not contain ingredients likely to cause allergic reactions |
| Primary care physician | A doctor trained to diagnose and treat a variety of illnesses in all phases of medicine |
| Specialist | A physician who has had further education and training in a specific branch of medicine |
| Prescription drug | A medication that can only be obtained with a physician's orders |
| Over-the-counter drug | A nonprescription medication available on supermarket and drug store shelves |
| Generic drug | A drug sold by its common name, chemical composition, or class |
| Physical fitness | A state in which all body systems function efficiently |
| True | Renting equipment is often a good idea when beginning a costly new sport or hobby |
| True | Patients should keep accurate medical records, including medical identification, histories, and bills |
| False | Alternative medical practices do not include acupuncture, herbal remedies, and massage |
| True | Smart travelers begin their vacation planning at the library or online |
| True | The best time to choose a physician, dentist, and other health care professionals is before you need one |
| True | A podiatrist treats minor foot ailments |
| False | An acute care facility is a hospital that provides continuing care for chronic or ongoing illness |
| True | It is advisable to check with your health care provider before relying heavily on alternative treatments |
| False | Patients should take drugs and medicines prescribed by their physicians without asking a lot of time-consuming questions |
| True | Labels on drugs and cosmetics must carry warnings and adequate directions for safe use of any products that may be hazardous if misused |
| True | Smoking increases health care costs |
| True | The FDA has the authority to ban cosmetic products that are unsafe or misbranded |
| True | Electrical grooming appliances should carry the Underwriters Laboratories symbol that tells you that the appliances meet standards for electrical safety |
| False | Package vacations eliminate the need to investigate travel plans and accommodations on your own |
| True | Many websites enable you to make complete and detailed travel and vacation plans and reservations |
| Walking | Which of the following activities is the least expensive? |
| Do my friends use it? | When buying a cosmetic pr grooming aid, consider all except which of the following questions: |
| Supported by patient fees, contributions, and endowments | A nonprofit hospital is___ |
| All of the above | When consumers experience a serious adverse reaction to a cosmetic product, they should___ |
| A passport | An official government authorization for travel to foreign countries that serves as proof of identity and citizenship is ___ |
| Has had additional education and training in a particular branch of medicine or dentistry | A specialist in health care is a medical professional who ___ |
| Insured against malpractice lawsuits | All of the following are qualifications to consider when choosing health care professionals EXCEPT___ |
| An emphasis on physical activity as a part of a safe weight-loss program | False claims in the fitness and weight loss field include all of the following EXCEPT ___ |
| The manufacturer's trade secrets | What information is NOT required by law on cosmetic labels? |
| Return it to the seller or manufacturer and ask for a refund | If you are dissatisfied with a cosmetic or it does not meet specific advertising claims, you should ___ |
| The safety of this product has not been determined | When cosmetic manufacturers do NOT test a product for safety, which warning must they place on the label? |
| 1.) Is it habit forming? 2.) Side effects? 3.) Non prescription? 4.) Is it necessary? | List four questions to ask when a doctor prescribes medication for you. |
| 1.) Cost? 2.) Length 3.) Size of tour group 4.) Who is going to be there? 5.) Available options | List five pieces of information you should know before signing up for a vacation package or group tour. |