PN 106-7 – Terms Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions
1 view 0 purchase
Course
PN 106
Institution
PN 106
PN 106-7 – Terms Exam Study Guide
with Complete Solutions
Integrative health care - Answer-describes the use of Western medicine and CAM in a coordinated
way
Holism - Answer-relationships among all living things
Holistic health care emphasizes: - Answer-The uniqueness of each individual
The...
Personal touch: - Answer✔✔-some patients feel that CAM practitioners spend more time with them
than conventional medical practitioners and are more apt to listen to their concerns. also, CAM
practitioners generally provide more of a hands-on approach. many types of CAM provide more physical
contact and actual touching of the patient, although some do not involve touch.
Allopathic medicine - Answer✔✔-traditional medicine, conventional medicine, or western medicine
Allopathic - Answer✔✔-treatment of disease by creating an environment that is antagonistic to the
disease
Western medicine - Answer✔✔-prescribe drugs or treatments to kill foreign invaders, such as bacteria or
viruses, which have made the body ill
Eastern medicine - Answer✔✔-usually refers to ideas and practices from places such as Asia and India.
the awareness and use of bioenergy, also called ch'i, prana, or life force, is extremely important
Eastern medicine - Answer✔✔-illness and disease are viewed as a disharmony, imbalance, or defect of
energy in the body
Types of complementary and alternative medicine - Answer✔✔-Chiropractic
Massage therapy
Acupuncture and Acupressure
Herbal supplements
Yoga
Page 2/12
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller EmillyCharlotte. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
