Complementary and Alternative Therapy Quiz

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What is the primary focus of the Integrative Health Care Model?

Treatment of disease states

Cost reduction in medical practices

Focus on health and wellness (correct)

Technological interventions

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Biomedical Model?

Emphasis on prevention

Increasing medical costs (correct)

Holistic approach

Noninvasive treatment methods

Which agency serves as the federal government's lead agency for research on complementary and alternative therapies?

World Health Organization (WHO)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

American Holistic Nurses Association

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) (correct)

Which of the following categories does NOT fall under Complementary and Alternative Therapies (CATs)?

Surgical interventions Signup and view all the answers

What approach does mind-body medicine focus on?

The interaction between mind, body, and behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which method is included in the Manipulative and Body-based Methods category?

Massage therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of energy field practices in complementary health?

To balance energy systems for healing enhancement Signup and view all the answers

Which type of therapy aims to improve wellness through dietary supplements?

Natural products Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of Ginkgo biloba?

Intermittent claudication Signup and view all the answers

Which herb is known for potential interactions with other medications that could be life-threatening?

St. John's Wort Signup and view all the answers

What caution should be taken when using Ginseng?

It may decrease blood glucose levels. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common use for Feverfew?

Depression relief Signup and view all the answers

What potential risk is associated with high doses of herbal preparations?

They can become toxic. Signup and view all the answers

Aloe is commonly used for which one of the following?

Skin conditions Signup and view all the answers

What specific caution should be noted when using Garlic?

It should be avoided in bleeding disorders. Signup and view all the answers

What common use suggests Echinacea's role in health?

Stimulation of the immune system Signup and view all the answers

Which therapy method involves the transfer of energy to reestablish balance and self-healing?

Therapeutic Touch Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant disadvantage of using herbal therapies?

Possible drug-herb interactions Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how much of the world's population relies on plant-derived remedies for medicinal value?

80% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of prescription drugs is estimated to be derived from plants?

30% Signup and view all the answers

Which country is mentioned as having strict regulations for herbal product manufacturing?

Canada Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary concern regarding the regulation of herbal therapies in the United States?

Poor quality control Signup and view all the answers

What is a main advantage of using herbal therapies?

Amenable to self-care Signup and view all the answers

What can be a common misconception about herbal therapies compared to conventional drugs?

Herbal therapies do not have side effects. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between complementary and alternative therapies?

Complementary therapies support conventional medicine, whereas alternative therapies replace it. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes integrative therapies?

They combine conventional medicine with evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is central to the Caritas philosophy in nursing care?

Delivering patient-centered and evidence-based care. Signup and view all the answers

How does the biomedical model differ from the integrative health care model?

The biomedical model focuses on the physical body, while the integrative model addresses mind, body, and spirit. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best reflects the concept of diversity in health care?

Diversity encompasses differences among individuals, groups, and communities in health care approaches. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cultural practices, how might what is considered alternative therapy vary?

It can be perceived as conventional in some cultures or historical periods. Signup and view all the answers

What common misconception exists regarding complementary therapies?

Complementary therapies alone are sufficient to manage all health conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary focus of the conventional health care model?

Measuring and quantifying tangible aspects of health while excluding holistic consideration. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Complementary and Alternative Therapy (CAT)

CAT encompasses various practices, systems, and products beyond conventional medicine, influenced by social and cultural factors.
Complementary therapies are used alongside conventional medicine
Alternative therapies replace conventional medicine
Integrative therapies combine treatments from both conventional and CAT therapies with demonstrated safety and effectiveness

Outcomes

Describe principles of safe, patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care for adults, guided by the Caritas philosophy.

Competency

Discuss health promotion using alternative and complementary therapies.

Concept

Cultural Diversity: Culture is the shared behavior and beliefs of a particular social group. Different cultures have varied concepts of health and illness, which affect how people present symptoms and seek help.
Diversity: The array of differences among individuals, groups, and communities. Diversity includes a wide variety of factors, including race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, and physical abilities.

Unit Outcomes

Differentiate between complementary and alternative therapies.
Discuss methods of complementary and alternative therapies.

Categories of Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Natural Products: Herbal Therapy, Dietary Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals, "Other Natural" Products
Mind-Body Medicine: Meditation, Yoga, Relaxation Breathing, Guided Imagery, Acupuncture
Manipulative and Body-Based Methods: Massage, Manipulation of soft tissues and joints.
Energy Therapies: Biofields, Electromagnetic fields, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch

Natural Products

Herbal therapy involves using various plant parts for therapeutic benefits.
Dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, and other natural products are frequently used for a wide range of health-related goals and conditions.
Worldwide, around 80% of the population extensively relies on remedies derived from plants.
In the United States, herbal products are typically categorized as dietary supplements.

Mind-Body Medicine

Focuses on the interaction between mind, body, and behavior.
Techniques include meditation, yoga, relaxation breathing, guided imagery, and acupuncture.

Manipulative and Body-Based Practices

Includes massage and manipulative techniques that address soft tissues and joints.
This category includes methods of caring, communication, and comfort
Often used as a specific nursing intervention

Energy Therapies

Biofields and electromagnetic fields are considered energy fields.
Energy therapies aim to balance energy systems of the human body.
Therapies include Reiki and Therapeutic Touch.

Herbal Therapies

Uses individual or combinations of herbs (plant parts) for therapeutic benefits and purposes.
Approximately 25,000 plant species are used medicinally.
Roughly 30% of prescription medications have plant origins.

Herb

Herb is a plant or part of a plant(bark, roots, leaves, seeds, flowers, fruit) containing chemicals affecting the body.

Herbal Supplements

Advantages: Amenable to self-care, lower cost, readily available to consumers.
Disadvantages: Longer time for treatment effects, potential drug interactions, varied manufacturing quality and standardization, inconsistent information

Herbal Therapy Regulation

Regulations for herbal therapies vary significantly between countries – Germany, France, UK, and Canada have stricter regulations than the United States.
In the United States, these products are often unregulated, and lack standards for quality, safety, and manufacturing practices

Clinical Application

Medicinal properties of plants are similar to drugs.
Plant-derived compounds can trigger therapeutic effects via absorption.
Medicinal plants often have multiple physiological effects applicable to various health conditions.

Commonly Used Herbs

Aloe, Black Cohosh, Echinacea, Evening Primrose, Feverfew, Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, Hawthorn, Kava, Milk Thistle, St. John's Wort, Saw Palmetto, Valerian

Echinacea

Common uses: Treatment and prevention of upper respiratory infections, immune system stimulation.
Potential side effects: Liver inflammation, caution with immune system conditions.

Feverfew

Common uses: Migraine headache prevention, arthritis.
Potential side effects: May increase risk of bleeding.

Garlic

Common use: Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol).
Potential side effects: Use caution with bleeding disorders.

Ginger

Common uses: Nausea/vomiting (associated with chemotherapy treatment), motion sickness.
Potential side effects: May increase risk of bleeding.

Ginkgo Biloba

Common uses: Intermittent claudication, dementia treatment (though with inconclusive evidence).
Potential side effects: May increase risk of bleeding.

Ginseng

Common uses: Improve mental performance, lower blood glucose levels (type 2 diabetes).
Potential side effects: May decrease effectiveness of Warfarin. Avoid in patients with hormone-sensitive conditions (e.g. breast cancer).

St. John's Wort

Common uses: Depression, insomnia, wound healing.
Potential side effects: May interact with other medications in dangerous, life-threatening ways.

Nursing Assessment

Assess for possible drug-herb interactions.
Determine if the patient has conditions that haven't responded to conventional medicine.
Identify if the patient has tried alternative approaches or uses any supplements.

Clinical Application - Advise Patients

Adhere to the suggested dosage of herbal preparations.
High doses of herbal preparations can be toxic
Be cautious when changing herbal brands, potency may vary significantly.

Important Patient Teaching

Herbal product use should be discontinued 2-3 weeks prior to surgery.

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Test your understanding of Complementary and Alternative Therapy (CAT) and its principles. Explore how these therapies interact with conventional medicine and their implications in diverse cultural contexts. This quiz evaluates your knowledge on patient-centered care and health promotion related to therapeutic practices.