The Ancient Art of Cupping Therapy
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Which civilization is cupping therapy practiced by?

  • Egyptians
  • Arabs (correct)
  • Romans
  • Greeks

    • When was cupping therapy mentioned in the Egyptian Papyrus Ebers?

  • 2500 BC
  • 1000 BC
  • 2000 BC
  • 1500 BC (correct)

    • Who practiced and described cupping therapy?

  • Hippocrates
  • Galen
  • Both Hippocrates and Galen (correct)
  • None of the above

    • How many main categories can cupping therapy be classified into?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common method of cupping used in Arab countries?

    <p>Three steps cupping method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the three-steps cupping method?

    <p>Applying cups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second step in the three-steps cupping method?

    <p>Scarification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the third step in the three-steps cupping method?

    <p>Applying cups again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the two-steps cupping method?

    <p>Scarification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second and final step in the two-steps cupping method?

    <p>Applying cups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acupuncture points in the body are connected by how many meridians?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long may the patient be left to rest with needles in situ during an acupuncture session?

    <p>30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an indication for acupuncture?

    <p>High blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided during acupuncture treatment in patients with a low platelet count?

    <p>Electrical stimulation of needles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many weekly or fortnightly visits should a patient have before considering another therapy if there is no improvement?

    <p>4-6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a safety consideration for acupuncture treatment in pregnant patients?

    <p>Risk of tumor spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic indication for acupuncture?

    <p>Ear infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum duration for which the patient may be left to rest with needles in situ during an acupuncture session?

    <p>30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency for maintenance treatments after the initial sessions?

    <p>Monthly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of taking a thorough history before acupuncture treatment?

    <p>To assess the patient's overall health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a proposed mechanism of action for cupping therapy?

    <p>Releasing nitric oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a condition that cupping therapy has been reported to be used for?

    <p>Hemophilia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most frequently observed adverse event of cupping therapy?

    <p>Scar formation followed by burns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contraindication for cupping therapy?

    <p>Using anticoagulant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be established to ensure high-quality practice of cupping therapy?

    <p>Supervision and quality assurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essential step to protect patients and clients from adverse events related to cupping?

    <p>Standardization of cupping therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does acupuncture involve?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is acupuncture commonly used?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of invisible matrix through which life energy is conveyed and connected called?

    <p>Meridians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the standards for cupping therapy equipment approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority?

    <p>Safe Use and Handling of Cupping Devices and Their Applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Herbal medicines include only the leaves and flowers of plants.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Dietary supplements are concentrated sources of nutrients or other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: According to the WHO, 80% of people worldwide rely on herbal medicines for some part of their primary health care.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Excessive inhalation of vapour can cause bronchial spasm.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pregnant women should avoid using essential oils during aromatherapy.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Patients with epilepsy should avoid essential oils with stimulant effects.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Herbal medicine in Saudi Arabia encompasses only indigenous traditions and does not include imported systems.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The term 'nutraceutical' was coined by Stephen DeFelice and refers to a food that provides medical or health benefits.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The regulation of herbal and dietary supplements is consistent across countries, with similar policies for licensing and marketing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The World Health Organization (WHO) has published guidelines to help Member States regulate herbal and dietary supplements.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: There is scientific consensus on the effectiveness of a single HDS treatment for asthma.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Fenugreek has been used for thousands of years to treat diabetes mellitus.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Myrrh may have harmful adverse events if used in high concentrations or long periods.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Ginger has been proven to lower both fasting blood sugar and glycosylated hemoglobin in diabetic patients.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Aromatherapy was developed by a French perfumer and chemist named Rene-Maurice Gattefosse in 1928.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Aromatherapy is a popular form of CAM that is often used in the beauty and cosmetics industry.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Aromatherapy is divided into three separate parts: aromatherapy, aromachology, and aromatology.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Women are more susceptible to the effects of odors and may therefore benefit more from aromatherapy.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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