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Which of the following individuals should definitely seek counseling before initiating herbal therapy?


A) Pregnant women
B) Individuals taking anticoagulant medications
C) Those with high blood pressure
D) All of the above

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Goals of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) include:


A) Researching alternative medicine
B) Training people in CAM techniques
C) Providing consumer information about CAM therapy
D) All of the above

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Which of the following statements is(are) true about acupuncture?


A) Acupuncture is based on the Chinese belief that the body is made of energy channels.
B) It involves the use of hand pressure at various points of the body.
C) Acupuncture is a cure for addictions.
D) Both answers A and B are true.

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Why is it important for pharmacy technicians to be familiar with herbal products?


A) Pharmacy technicians can then recommend alternatives to prescription medications.
B) Technicians can then recommend appropriate vitamin supplements.
C) They are then able to identify people who may want or need counseling.
D) Pharmacy technicians can then know which herbal products to promote.

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Most externally applied herbal preparations are used to treat:


A) Bruises, burns, and other skin irritations
B) Sore muscles and cramps
C) Headaches
D) Both A and B

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Which of the following is not considered a form of CAM?


A) Yoga
B) Meditation
C) Weight lifting
D) Acupuncture and acupressure

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Which of the following statements is(are) not true of herbs and herbal supplements?


A) Herbs and herbal supplements are considered dietary supplements.
B) They are subjected to different U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations than drugs.
C) They are natural and therefore not harmful.
D) All of the above statements are true.

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The primary use for saw palmetto is to treat:


A) Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
B) High blood pressure
C) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
D) Depression

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The best place to learn about Ayurvedic medicine is in:


A) China
B) India
C) Any United States medical school
D) Australia

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Which of the following is(are) true about the preparation of herbs?


A) Preparations of teas are stronger than capsules.
B) Herbs can be simmered over heat in water for 15 to 20 minutes.
C) Herbs can be left to soak in cold water over many hours.
D) All of the above statements are true.

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