HTHRHSC 4570 Exam 1 Questions with Correct
Answers Latest Update 2025/2026
NCCIH definition of IHM - answer-; Medicine that combines treatments from
conventional medicine and complementary & alternative medicine (CAM) for
which there is evidence of effectiveness and safety
How does the FDA regulate dietary supplements? - answer-; manufacturers don't
have to seek FDA approval, but FDA supposed to regulate botanicals
DSHEA meaning - answer-; US Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
DSHEA definition of herbals - answer-; -intended to supplement diet
-contains one or more dietary ingredient (vitamins, minerals, herbs or other
botanicals and amino acids or their constituents)
-intended to be taken by mouth in forms such as tablet, capsule, powder, soft gel,
gelcap or liquid
-labeled as being dietary supplement
omega 3 fatty acid function - answer-; -lower BP
-reduce triglycerides (reduce risk of heart attach and stroke)
-help fight depression and anxiety
,-relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
omega 3 fatty acid contradictions - answer-; might influence risk of prostate
cancer
aromatherapy - answer-; ancient therapy involving use of volatiles plant oils for
physiological and physical well-being
-"treatment using scents"
Gattefosse - answer-; French chemist who sparked interest in aromatherapy
research after soaked hand in lavender oil when burned hand
-hand healed without scarring or infection
-decided to do great deal of research about aromatherapy's healing power
Bach - answer-; renowned English physician and bacteriologist who worked for
years trying to find treatments that were loss toxic than those available
-invented Original Flower Remedies
Bach's beliefs - answer-; -developed holistic practice where he talked to patients
and comforted them-- believed disease was manifestation of negative thoughts,
so have to address them to cure
-giving liquid tinctures from flowers
Bach Original Flower Remedies - answer-; 38 tinctures used to support every
begrime state of mind possibly conceived
-ex: Rescue Remedy
,Rescue Remedy - answer-; one of Bach's Original Flower Remedies that was crisis
formula to help people cope with everyday situations
components of Rescue Remedy - answer-; -rock rose (terror)
-impatiens (impatience)
-clematis (dreaminess/lack of interest in present)
-Star of Bethlehem (after-effects of shock)
-Cherry plum (fear of mind giving-away)
Daniel D Palmer - answer-; founded concept of chiropractic medicine
-opened Palmer School of Chiropractic
-had problems as founder-- jailed for practicing without license
-confident spinal manipulation could heal 95% of all distress
Palmer's special stories - answer-; -fixed man deaf for 17 years by thrusting
misaligned vertebrae into place
-fixed woman's heart problems by realigning vertebrate that was putting pressure
on nerve that innervated heart
subluxation - answer-; one or more bones that have moved out of position and
cause pressure on or irritate spinal nerves
-different philosophies have different ways of dealing/prioritizing this
contraindications for spinal manipulations - answer-; -advanced osteoporosis
-bleeding abnormalities being on anticoagulants
, -spinal malignancy
-other spinal inflammatory disease
training of DC - answer-; 4-5 year program after 3 years of baccalaureate
education
-minimum 4200 hours training
acupressure - answer-; techniques applied with hands, thumbs, elbows and knees
to unblock meridian points where qi energy is backed so health and energy will be
restored
-used in Eastern Tuina and Eastern Shiatsu
Ayurvedic manipulation techniques - answer-; -use massage hat, usually a reed
mat. that is placed on Indian-Style futon or cotton mattress
-oils used
-provides relaxation, circulation and rids body of toxins
craniosacral therapy - answer-; massage; use soft touch to release restrictions in
soft tissue that surround central nervous system
Feldenkrais - answer-; massage therapy used to reorganize connections between
brain and body to improve body movement and psychological state
-practice: introduce new patterns using gentle, slow and repeated motions
Watsu - answer-; massage; aquatic bodywork
Answers Latest Update 2025/2026
NCCIH definition of IHM - answer-; Medicine that combines treatments from
conventional medicine and complementary & alternative medicine (CAM) for
which there is evidence of effectiveness and safety
How does the FDA regulate dietary supplements? - answer-; manufacturers don't
have to seek FDA approval, but FDA supposed to regulate botanicals
DSHEA meaning - answer-; US Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
DSHEA definition of herbals - answer-; -intended to supplement diet
-contains one or more dietary ingredient (vitamins, minerals, herbs or other
botanicals and amino acids or their constituents)
-intended to be taken by mouth in forms such as tablet, capsule, powder, soft gel,
gelcap or liquid
-labeled as being dietary supplement
omega 3 fatty acid function - answer-; -lower BP
-reduce triglycerides (reduce risk of heart attach and stroke)
-help fight depression and anxiety
,-relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
omega 3 fatty acid contradictions - answer-; might influence risk of prostate
cancer
aromatherapy - answer-; ancient therapy involving use of volatiles plant oils for
physiological and physical well-being
-"treatment using scents"
Gattefosse - answer-; French chemist who sparked interest in aromatherapy
research after soaked hand in lavender oil when burned hand
-hand healed without scarring or infection
-decided to do great deal of research about aromatherapy's healing power
Bach - answer-; renowned English physician and bacteriologist who worked for
years trying to find treatments that were loss toxic than those available
-invented Original Flower Remedies
Bach's beliefs - answer-; -developed holistic practice where he talked to patients
and comforted them-- believed disease was manifestation of negative thoughts,
so have to address them to cure
-giving liquid tinctures from flowers
Bach Original Flower Remedies - answer-; 38 tinctures used to support every
begrime state of mind possibly conceived
-ex: Rescue Remedy
,Rescue Remedy - answer-; one of Bach's Original Flower Remedies that was crisis
formula to help people cope with everyday situations
components of Rescue Remedy - answer-; -rock rose (terror)
-impatiens (impatience)
-clematis (dreaminess/lack of interest in present)
-Star of Bethlehem (after-effects of shock)
-Cherry plum (fear of mind giving-away)
Daniel D Palmer - answer-; founded concept of chiropractic medicine
-opened Palmer School of Chiropractic
-had problems as founder-- jailed for practicing without license
-confident spinal manipulation could heal 95% of all distress
Palmer's special stories - answer-; -fixed man deaf for 17 years by thrusting
misaligned vertebrae into place
-fixed woman's heart problems by realigning vertebrate that was putting pressure
on nerve that innervated heart
subluxation - answer-; one or more bones that have moved out of position and
cause pressure on or irritate spinal nerves
-different philosophies have different ways of dealing/prioritizing this
contraindications for spinal manipulations - answer-; -advanced osteoporosis
-bleeding abnormalities being on anticoagulants
, -spinal malignancy
-other spinal inflammatory disease
training of DC - answer-; 4-5 year program after 3 years of baccalaureate
education
-minimum 4200 hours training
acupressure - answer-; techniques applied with hands, thumbs, elbows and knees
to unblock meridian points where qi energy is backed so health and energy will be
restored
-used in Eastern Tuina and Eastern Shiatsu
Ayurvedic manipulation techniques - answer-; -use massage hat, usually a reed
mat. that is placed on Indian-Style futon or cotton mattress
-oils used
-provides relaxation, circulation and rids body of toxins
craniosacral therapy - answer-; massage; use soft touch to release restrictions in
soft tissue that surround central nervous system
Feldenkrais - answer-; massage therapy used to reorganize connections between
brain and body to improve body movement and psychological state
-practice: introduce new patterns using gentle, slow and repeated motions
Watsu - answer-; massage; aquatic bodywork
