Introduction to Homeopathy Lesson 19 - Correct Answer Key

Correct answers are indicated by an asterisk (*).
1. Homeopathy traces its roots to the 19th century German physician
   *A. Samuel Hahnemann
   B. Jonas Salk
   C. Arthur Hassall
   D. Edwin Harrison

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2. 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.

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3. 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

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4. 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.

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5. 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.

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6. 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.

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7. 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.

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8. True or False: Homeopathic formulations provide nutrition the body needs to heal itself.
   *The best answer is False.

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9. True or False: Homeopathic formulations rarely have undesirable side-effects.
   *The best answer is True.

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10. True or False: Homeopathic formulations should not be taken along with herbs.
    *The best answer is False.

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11. 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.

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