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a. Complementary therapy must be administered by a medicaldoctor.

b. Complementary therapy is administered with conventionaltherapy.

c. Complementary therapy replaces conventionaltherapy.

d. Complementary therapy is administered to a group of patients at the same time.

ANS: B a. They are lymph nodes. b. They are invisible pathways for energy. c. They are lines that divide the body into 10 zones. d. They are areas of skin that are specificallyinnervated.

Complementary therapy is administered with conventional therapy, such as massage with muscle relaxants for low back pain.

10. The nurse uses a diagram to show the location of meridians. How will the nurse explain the definition of meridians?

ANS: B a. Angelica (dong quai) b. Chamomile c. Ginseng d. Kava-kava

Meridians are invisible pathways through which energy travels to effect acupuncture treatment.

11. Which herbal remedy used by a patient taking warfarin should the nurse report tothe physician?

ANS: A a. Should be drunk with large amounts of fluid b. Can be taken with traditional Western medications c. Can be enhanced by drinking hot tea d. May contain mercury, alcohol, orarsenic

Angelica prolongs prothrombin time and will synergize the effect of the warfarin.

12. What should the nurse remind a parent who is considering homeopathic remedies for treatment of her childs asthma?

ANS: D a. Chi b. Shiatsu c. Yin and yang d. Ayurveda

Homeopathic remedies often contain mercury, alcohol, or arsenic and are taken sublingually. All Western medications should be stopped when the homeopathic therapy is begun. Caffeine drinks are to be avoided during homeopathic treatment.

13. The focus of acupressure is to restore the balance of what?

ANS: A a. Diarrhea b. Jaundice c. Colic d. Retinal damage

Acupressure is focused on the return of the balance of Chi to control disease processes.

14. A breastfeeding mother tells the nurse she is taking large doses of vitamin C to keep up her energy. What should the nurse warn that large doses of vitamin C can cause in an infant?

ANS: C

Vitamin C can be passed on to a breastfeeding child through breast milk and can cause colic.