SCNM EXAM 1 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
STUDY GUIDE GRADED A+
The laws governing naturopathic physicians and students were written to protect who?
a. The student
b. Both student and physician
c. The public
d. None of the above - C. The public
What is the definition of Naturopathic Medicine according to the ARS?
a. Nature cure plus homeopathy
b. Witchcraft
c. The use of non invasive natural methods
d. Means medicine as taught in approved schools of naturopathic medicine and in clinical, internship,
preceptorship and postdoctoral training programs approved by the board and practiced by a
recipient of a degree of doctor of naturopathic medicine licensed pursuant to this chapter. - D.
Means medicine as taught in approved schools of naturopathic medicine and in clinical, internship,
preceptorship and postdoctoral training programs approved by the board and practiced by a
recipient of a degree of doctor of naturopathic medicine licensed pursuant to this chapter.
What does ARS mean
a. Arizona Revised Statutes
b. Arizona Revised Statuses (according to Naturopathic medicine)
c. Arizona Rules & Statutes
d. none of the above - A. Arizona Revised Statutes
If the Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board asks you for information that may be self incrimination,
do you have to comply? - Yes
, Not complying in a timely manner is considered what? - Unprofessional conduct
If someone is guilty of unprofessional conduct, or has had a license refused, suspended or revoked,
in AZ, or any other state or country, for any reason, do they meet the basic qualifications for a license
to practice Naturopathic Medicine in AZ? - No
Which title may a naturopath licensed in the state of AZ use? - 1. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine,
2. N.M.D.,
3. Doctor of Naturopathy,
4. N.D.,
5. Naturopath,
6. Naturopathic Physician, or
7. Naturopathic Medical Doctor.
Which title may not be used for a naturopath licensed in the state of AZ? - 1. Doctor of medicine
(naturopathic),
2. M.D.(N.), or
3. M.D.(naturopathic).
In AZ, can someone who is not licensed by Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board use the
designation ND? - NO
Can an unlicensed person use any of the designations that a licensed person can use? - NO
What actions are a certified Naturopathic medical assistant not allowed to do, even under direct
supervision? - - cannot diagnose, design or alter treatment
- cannot do something not in their training or the training of the supervising doctor
What are the requirements for suitable I.V. nutritional substances? - - manufacturer must be
registered with the US FDA
- must be compounded by pharmacy licensed in AZ
- cannot contain: silver, cesium chloride, hydrazine sulfate, or lipid replacement
STUDY GUIDE GRADED A+
The laws governing naturopathic physicians and students were written to protect who?
a. The student
b. Both student and physician
c. The public
d. None of the above - C. The public
What is the definition of Naturopathic Medicine according to the ARS?
a. Nature cure plus homeopathy
b. Witchcraft
c. The use of non invasive natural methods
d. Means medicine as taught in approved schools of naturopathic medicine and in clinical, internship,
preceptorship and postdoctoral training programs approved by the board and practiced by a
recipient of a degree of doctor of naturopathic medicine licensed pursuant to this chapter. - D.
Means medicine as taught in approved schools of naturopathic medicine and in clinical, internship,
preceptorship and postdoctoral training programs approved by the board and practiced by a
recipient of a degree of doctor of naturopathic medicine licensed pursuant to this chapter.
What does ARS mean
a. Arizona Revised Statutes
b. Arizona Revised Statuses (according to Naturopathic medicine)
c. Arizona Rules & Statutes
d. none of the above - A. Arizona Revised Statutes
If the Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board asks you for information that may be self incrimination,
do you have to comply? - Yes
, Not complying in a timely manner is considered what? - Unprofessional conduct
If someone is guilty of unprofessional conduct, or has had a license refused, suspended or revoked,
in AZ, or any other state or country, for any reason, do they meet the basic qualifications for a license
to practice Naturopathic Medicine in AZ? - No
Which title may a naturopath licensed in the state of AZ use? - 1. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine,
2. N.M.D.,
3. Doctor of Naturopathy,
4. N.D.,
5. Naturopath,
6. Naturopathic Physician, or
7. Naturopathic Medical Doctor.
Which title may not be used for a naturopath licensed in the state of AZ? - 1. Doctor of medicine
(naturopathic),
2. M.D.(N.), or
3. M.D.(naturopathic).
In AZ, can someone who is not licensed by Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board use the
designation ND? - NO
Can an unlicensed person use any of the designations that a licensed person can use? - NO
What actions are a certified Naturopathic medical assistant not allowed to do, even under direct
supervision? - - cannot diagnose, design or alter treatment
- cannot do something not in their training or the training of the supervising doctor
What are the requirements for suitable I.V. nutritional substances? - - manufacturer must be
registered with the US FDA
- must be compounded by pharmacy licensed in AZ
- cannot contain: silver, cesium chloride, hydrazine sulfate, or lipid replacement
