Author Question: A patient is concurrently using pharmacological therapies and acupuncture for the treatment of ... (Read 59 times)

ashley · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A patient is concurrently using pharmacological therapies and acupuncture for the treatment of bipolar disorder. This approach to treatment is called:

A) Alternative therapy
B) Integrative therapy
C) Western therapy
D) Allopathic therapy

Question 2

A patient has informed the nurse that he has been conducting online research into complementary therapies for the treatment of his depression.

Which of the following factors has most led to the increased use of complementary and alternative medicine?
A) Dissatisfaction with Western medicine
B) Low cost
C) Poor coordination of traditional health care services
D) Documented efficacy

fromAlphatoOmega22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
The more comprehensive term integrative therapy may be used instead of complementary or alternative, implying the use of practices in conjunction with traditional health care modalities in the care of clients.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has become a mainstream part of U.S. health care. One major reason for this development is the general dissatisfaction of many clients with Western (allopathic) medicine. Cost, coordination, and documentation of efficacy are lesser factors.