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Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Cancer Patients

1. Which type of medicine is used in place of standard medical care?

A. Complementary medicine

B. Alternative medicine

C. Integrative medicine

D. None of the above


2. Some supplements may interfere with the effectiveness of chemotherapy, radiation, or prescription medications.

A. True

B. False


3. The vegetarian diet, taking vitamins, and doing yoga are all examples of CAM therapies.

A. True

B. False


4. To maximize the time the patient has with their health care providers, they should prepare about _____ questions before each visit regarding concerns they may have about CAM therapies.

A. 1-2

B. 3-4

C. 5-6

D. 7-8


5. If the patient can’t speak with their doctor about their CAM use, they can also talk to:

A. The nurse practitioner (NP)

B. Physician assistant (PA)

C. Nurse

D. All of the above


6. The patient should tell their oncologist, specialist, and primary care physician about which of the following?

A. Prescription medicines

B. Over the counter medicines

C. Vitamins, herbs, and dietary supplements

D. All of the above


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