Functional Medicine Study set Exam Questions and Answers A+Graded

Functional Medicine Study set Exam Questions and Answers A+Graded FM Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-- Science-based personalized healthcare approach that treats underlying causes of disease through individually tailored therapies to restore health/improve function - FM uses a system-oriented and mechanistic approach and engages both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership - FM addresses the "why": Connects the dots between disease contributors - Remove what causes imbalance and provide what causes balance GO TO IT - CORRECT ANSWER-Gather oneself & information Organize on Timeline & Matrix Tell the patient's story Order of your priorities Initiate assessment and care Track progress ATMs - CORRECT ANSWER-- Antecedents are genetic or acquired factors that predispose an individual to an illness - Triggers are factors that provoke symptoms of illness - Mediators are biochemical or psychosocial factors that contribute to pathological changes and dysfunctional responses MSQ - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical Symptom Questionnaire - Red flag > 30 score ABCDs of nutritional evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER-- Anthropometrics - Biomarkers & Labs - Clinical Indicators - Diet and Lifestyle Assessment * Functional Nutritional Evaluation Clinical Imbalances - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Assimilation - Digestion, dysbiosis 2. Communication - Hormones/NTs 3. Defense & Repair - Immune/Inflammation, infection 4. Transport - Cardiovascular 5. Structural Integrity - Musculoskeletal 6. Energy - Mitochondria 7. Biotransformation & Elimination - Toxicity Modifiable lifestyle factors - CORRECT ANSWER-- Sleep/relaxation - Nutrition - Exercise - Stress - Relationships Therapeutic intervention priorities - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Consider chronicity and severity 2. Reduce triggering events 3. Food first approach (Elimination Diet) 4. Address optimal functioning of GI, kidneys 5. Apply specific functional foods, V&M, antioxidants, nutrients to support nutritional balance, reduce inflammation and increase vitality 6. Consider personalized maintenance plan FM 4Ps - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Personalized - Genetic and environmental variations drive individual treatment 2. Predictive - Tailored health strategy based on individual map of health risks and biomarkers 3. Preventative - Proactive approach 4. Participatory - Empowers and engages patient 6 FM principles - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Biochemical individuality - unique gene expression 2. Patient centered vs. disease centered 3. Dynamic balance between external and internal factors 4. Web-like connectedness of body, mind, spirit 5. Health as a positive vitality, not simply absence of disease 6. Promotion of organ reserve to enhance life span Two questions: Does the person need to get rid of something (toxins, stress) or have some unmet individual need required for optimal health (nutri