Lesson 19 Correct Answer Key – Homeopathytrinitylw2018-12-29T23:41:46+00:00
Correct answers are indicated by an asterisk (*).
- Homeopathy traces its roots to the 19th century German physician
*A. Samuel Hahnemann
B. Jonas Salk
C. Arthur Hassall
D. Edwin Harrison
- The word “homeopathy” comes from two combining forms; homeo-, for “same,” and pathy, for “disease.” It was thus named because
A. it is the same as allopathy.
B. “like cures like.”
C. of the Law of Similars.
*D. Both B and C.
- According to homeopathic theory, various materials found in nature contain an energy field that can exert a healing effect on the body. This energy field can be amplified, or __________, by a series of dilutions and vigorous shakings.
A. degradated
B. diminuated
C. corrupted
*D. potentiated
- A placebo works because
*A. the subject believes that it works.
B. it is all-natural.
C. it is powerful medicine.
D. it is just what the patient needs.
- The system of treating disease by inducing a pathologic reaction that is antagonistic to the disease being treated is referred to as
A. homeopathy.
B. osteopathy.
C. chiropractic.
D. antagonism.
*E. allopathy.
- The system of conventional medicine that is widely practiced in the U.S. today is often referred to as
A. homeopathy.
B. osteopathy.
C. chiropractic.
D. antagonism.
*E. allopathy.
- Most homeopathic preparations have been formulated to be taken
A. through the nose.
*B. under the tongue.
C. as an enema.
D. mixed with fruit juice.
- True or False: Homeopathic formulations provide nutrition the body needs to heal itself.
*The best answer is False.
- True or False: Homeopathic formulations rarely have undesirable side-effects.
*The best answer is True.
- True or False: Homeopathic formulations should not be taken along with herbs.
*The best answer is False.
- A “3X” on the bottle of a homeopathic preparation indicates
A. that the product should be taken three times a day.
B. that the product should be taken three times a week.
*C. that the ingredient has been diluted and potentiated 3 times.
D. that the product should not be given to children.
