Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Homeopathy entails using diluted amounts of substances that, if ingested in larger amounts, would produce effects similar to the symptoms of the disorder being treated.
Rationale 2: Alternative therapy involves the use of a procedure or substance in place of conventional medicine.
Rationale 3: Biofeedback control pertains to using the mind to control physiologic responses based on the concept that the mind controls the body.
Rationale 4: Complementary therapy incorporates the use of a procedure or product as an adjunct to conventional medical treatment.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: This question is most important because some traditional or folk remedies include the use of herbs. Because some herbs have medication interactions, this physiologic question is imperative to ask.
Rationale 2: Although this information is helpful, it is not a physiological issue. Asking about other treatments is a higher priority.
Rationale 3: Although understanding the patient's perception of appropriate personal space is helpful, it is not a physiological issue. Asking about other treatments is a higher priority.
Rationale 4: Although understanding the patient's family roles is helpful, it is not a physiological issue. Asking about other treatments is a higher priority.