Complementary and Alternative Medicine therapy
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| What are Alapathy/Alapathic | Terms for traditional/convential western medicine
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| A type of massage where finger pressure is placed on specific body sites primarily for prevention and relief of symptoms of muscle tension | Acupressure
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| A non-invasive method of determining patients neuromuscular and autonomic nervous system responce by measuring body functions with the use of electric or eletromechanical equipment | Biofeedback
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| Therapies in addition to conventional treatment recommended by a persons healthcare provider | Complimentary therapies
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| nursing interventions such as relaxation therapy, guided imagery, music therapy, simple touch, massage and prayer used to treat the mind-body-spirit of the patient | Holistic nursing
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| visualization techniques which use the conscious mind to create mental images to evoke physical changes in the body, create a sense improved well-being, and enhance self-awareness | Imagery
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| a system of massaging specific areas of the foot to relieve stress, enabling the release of disharmonies by a physiologic change in the body. | Reflexology
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| What does CAM stand for? | Complementary and Alternative therapies
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| These therapies frequently become the primary treatment modality that replaces conventional treatments. | Alternative therapy
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| Clients use this form of therapy, thinking it is less invasive and gentler than traditional medicine. | Alternative therapy
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| This year the last herbal schools closed | 1930
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| goal of this therapy is to restore balance within the client by facilitating the client’s self-healing ability through the use of natural substances. | Herbal therapy
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| True or False: manufacturer is not required by law to demonstrate the safety, efficacy, or quality of herbal products. | True
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| ------->Commonly used herbs: See Table 17-1 on page 419-420, Foundations and Adult Health Nursing.<-------- | Refer for test
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| ------>Drug interactions should be identified: See Table 8-1, p. 92, Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 6th Edition for a list of selected herbs and dietary supplements and their possible drug interactions.<------ | Refer for test
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| The drug Digoxin is derived from what herb? | Fox Glove
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| True or False: Chiropractic therapy is based on holistic beliefs in the body’s ability to take care of itself. | True
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| Does the chiropractic doctor prescribe medications? | No, they use other treatment modalities such as Hot or Cold packs, weight loss or excersize.
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| What form of CAM is chiropractic treatments? | Alternative
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| The specific points used for acupuncture | Meridians
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| What is acupressure generally used for? | acupressure reduces tension, increases circulation, and enables the body to relax deeply, Relieving stress
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| True or False: Acupuncture and accupressure work with just one treatment | False
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| Can therapeutic massage be given by a LPN? | Yes, but only if he/she is properly trained.
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| When is a therapeutic massage contraindicated? | Patient with phlebitis or thrombosis should avoid massage of the infected area. patients with infectious skin diseases.
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| what should be done Before any massages are done? | A general health profile should be done and contraindications identified.
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| Can oils and lotions be used for therapeutic massage? | Yes, but check the client for allergies first.
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| Why should aromatherapy be avoided during pregnancy? | Many aromatherapy agents have potential abortifacient effects.
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| Who are essential oils contraindicated for in aroma therapy? | a client with atopic eczema.
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| What is the purpose of specific scents that are used in aromatherapy? | Specific scents are thought to relax or stimulate, improve digestion, increase hormone production & improve circulation or memory
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| Aromatherapy: antiseptic useful for coughs and colds, bronchitis, viral infections, muscular aches, rheumatic conditions. | Eucalyptis
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| Aromatheraopy: calming useful for premenstrual pain/tension, indigestion, mildly antiallergenic, rhinitis, acne, excema, and other sensitive skin conditions. | Chamomile
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| Aromatherapy: mildly analgesic useful for headaches, wounds, bruises, antiseptic, insect bites, oily skin, acne, swelling, calming insomnia, mild depression. | Lavender
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| Aromatherapy: antidepressant useful for depression, postnatal depression, strengthening contractions during labor, aphrodisiac. | Jasmine
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| Aromatherapy: mildly sedative useful for insomnia, anxiety, nervous depression, mildly warming, improving circulation, acne, premenstrual tension/pain, backache. | Neroli
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| What is magnet therapy used for? | Magnets are used to increase circulation, increase energy, and decrease pain.
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| Contraindications of Magnet therapy | *Pregnancy. *Patients with pacemakers *Insulin delivery system *Cochlear implants *Anyone using an electric blanket or heating pad *Myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness) *Hyperthyroidism *Hypothalamic and pituitary dysfunctions
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| The relaxation response in relaxation therapy is characterized by | Decreased heart and respiratory rates. Decreased blood pressure. Decreased oxygen consumption. Increased alpha brain activity. Increased peripheral skin temperature.
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| Identify two ways in which imagery therapy can be performed. | Self-directed or guided.
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| ------>Teaching strategies of imagery and relaxation therapies - see Box 17-2, p. 427.<------ | Refer for test.
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| The word yoga means ________ | “yoke” or union of the personal self with the divine source.
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| State two benefits of yoga. | *tone the muscles in body and around the internal organs, heart, lungs, glands, and nerves. *Increases flexibility of the spine. *Good for treating chronic back problems. *Beneficial for nervous system, promoting deep relaxation/reduction of stress.
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