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68wm6 P2 C&A therapy
Complementary and Alternative Medicine therapy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are Alapathy/Alapathic | Terms for traditional/convential western medicine |
| A type of massage where finger pressure is placed on specific body sites primarily for prevention and relief of symptoms of muscle tension | Acupressure |
| A non-invasive method of determining patients neuromuscular and autonomic nervous system responce by measuring body functions with the use of electric or eletromechanical equipment | Biofeedback |
| Therapies in addition to conventional treatment recommended by a persons healthcare provider | Complimentary therapies |
| nursing interventions such as relaxation therapy, guided imagery, music therapy, simple touch, massage and prayer used to treat the mind-body-spirit of the patient | Holistic nursing |
| visualization techniques which use the conscious mind to create mental images to evoke physical changes in the body, create a sense improved well-being, and enhance self-awareness | Imagery |
| a system of massaging specific areas of the foot to relieve stress, enabling the release of disharmonies by a physiologic change in the body. | Reflexology |
| What does CAM stand for? | Complementary and Alternative therapies |
| These therapies frequently become the primary treatment modality that replaces conventional treatments. | Alternative therapy |
| Clients use this form of therapy, thinking it is less invasive and gentler than traditional medicine. | Alternative therapy |
| This year the last herbal schools closed | 1930 |
| goal of this therapy is to restore balance within the client by facilitating the client’s self-healing ability through the use of natural substances. | Herbal therapy |
| True or False: manufacturer is not required by law to demonstrate the safety, efficacy, or quality of herbal products. | True |
| ------->Commonly used herbs: See Table 17-1 on page 419-420, Foundations and Adult Health Nursing.<-------- | Refer for test |
| ------>Drug interactions should be identified: See Table 8-1, p. 92, Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 6th Edition for a list of selected herbs and dietary supplements and their possible drug interactions.<------ | Refer for test |
| The drug Digoxin is derived from what herb? | Fox Glove |
| True or False: Chiropractic therapy is based on holistic beliefs in the body’s ability to take care of itself. | True |
| Does the chiropractic doctor prescribe medications? | No, they use other treatment modalities such as Hot or Cold packs, weight loss or excersize. |
| What form of CAM is chiropractic treatments? | Alternative |
| The specific points used for acupuncture | Meridians |
| What is acupressure generally used for? | acupressure reduces tension, increases circulation, and enables the body to relax deeply, Relieving stress |
| True or False: Acupuncture and accupressure work with just one treatment | False |
| Can therapeutic massage be given by a LPN? | Yes, but only if he/she is properly trained. |
| When is a therapeutic massage contraindicated? | Patient with phlebitis or thrombosis should avoid massage of the infected area. patients with infectious skin diseases. |
| what should be done Before any massages are done? | A general health profile should be done and contraindications identified. |
| Can oils and lotions be used for therapeutic massage? | Yes, but check the client for allergies first. |
| Why should aromatherapy be avoided during pregnancy? | Many aromatherapy agents have potential abortifacient effects. |
| Who are essential oils contraindicated for in aroma therapy? | a client with atopic eczema. |
| What is the purpose of specific scents that are used in aromatherapy? | Specific scents are thought to relax or stimulate, improve digestion, increase hormone production & improve circulation or memory |
| Aromatherapy: antiseptic useful for coughs and colds, bronchitis, viral infections, muscular aches, rheumatic conditions. | Eucalyptis |
| Aromatheraopy: calming useful for premenstrual pain/tension, indigestion, mildly antiallergenic, rhinitis, acne, excema, and other sensitive skin conditions. | Chamomile |
| Aromatherapy: mildly analgesic useful for headaches, wounds, bruises, antiseptic, insect bites, oily skin, acne, swelling, calming insomnia, mild depression. | Lavender |
| Aromatherapy: antidepressant useful for depression, postnatal depression, strengthening contractions during labor, aphrodisiac. | Jasmine |
| Aromatherapy: mildly sedative useful for insomnia, anxiety, nervous depression, mildly warming, improving circulation, acne, premenstrual tension/pain, backache. | Neroli |
| What is magnet therapy used for? | Magnets are used to increase circulation, increase energy, and decrease pain. |
| Contraindications of Magnet therapy | *Pregnancy. *Patients with pacemakers *Insulin delivery system *Cochlear implants *Anyone using an electric blanket or heating pad *Myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness) *Hyperthyroidism *Hypothalamic and pituitary dysfunctions |
| The relaxation response in relaxation therapy is characterized by | Decreased heart and respiratory rates. Decreased blood pressure. Decreased oxygen consumption. Increased alpha brain activity. Increased peripheral skin temperature. |
| Identify two ways in which imagery therapy can be performed. | Self-directed or guided. |
| ------>Teaching strategies of imagery and relaxation therapies - see Box 17-2, p. 427.<------ | Refer for test. |
| The word yoga means ________ | “yoke” or union of the personal self with the divine source. |
| State two benefits of yoga. | *tone the muscles in body and around the internal organs, heart, lungs, glands, and nerves. *Increases flexibility of the spine. *Good for treating chronic back problems. *Beneficial for nervous system, promoting deep relaxation/reduction of stress. |
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