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1. Homeopathic medicines are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under the:

A. Affordable Care Act B. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act C. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act D. Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act

2. You are a pharmacist at a community pharmacy. A 32-year-old woman tells you that she will be having surgery next week. Her surgeon has suggested Arnica montana to reduce postsurgical pain and bruising. She asks your opinion. Which of the following would be an appropriate response?

A. Arnica is never used to relieve those symptoms B. Arnica cream can be used on open wounds C. Take sublingual tablets as directed, away from meals and strong flavors D. It is made from a honeybee

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about homeopathy?

A. It is a system of medicine that uses serially diluted and succussed (shaken) substances to relieve symptoms B. It is a 200-year-old branch of herbalism C. Most homeopathic preparations are available only from homeopathic practitioners D. It is the same as vitamin therapy

4. You are a pharmacist at a community pharmacy. A patient has questions about homeopathy: he has heard that homeopathic medicines can help with common, self-limiting symptoms and wants to know more about them. You explain that a basic principle of homeopathy is:

A. Like cures like B. Opposites attract C. Law of dissimilars D. Laws of hot and cold

5. A patient wants to learn more about the use of Allium cepa for her minor hay fever symptoms. A pharmacist tells her that homeopathic Allium cepa:

A. Is made from sautéed onions and garlic B. Can be used for seasonal allergy symptoms of clear, burning, running nose and watery eyes C. Should be used instead of other over-the-counter medications D. Is only indicated for treatment of chronic symptoms in patients who are not taking prescription medications

6. Homeopathic medicines have very little chance of interacting with conventional medications because:

A. They are made from natural ingredients B. They suppress the body's own defense system C. They are expensive D. They are very dilute – sometimes diluted by a factor of 10^-6 or more

7. You are a pharmacist and your patient of 20 years asks you about his arthritis. His friend feels better when taking Rhus toxicodendron homeopathic pellets under his tongue. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response?

A. It may help joint pain and stiffness symptoms that improve with heat and movement B. It should be taken during consumption of the largest meal C. Arthritis relief only comes from creams and ointments D. Rhus toxicodendron is only helpful in emergency situations

8. Which of the following is TRUE about the difference between 6C and 30C homeopathic medicines?

A. 30C is more dilute than 6C B. There is no difference between these medicines C. 6C has a higher potency than 30C D. 6C is a 100^-6 dilution and 30C is a 100^-30 dilution

9. Which of the following is most accurate regarding the description of homeopathic medicines?

A. They are another form of aromatherapy from herbs B. They are given in large doses (often more than 10 grams) C. They are most effective when given at the onset of symptoms D. They are ineffective for acute symptom management

10. Which of the following is most accurate regarding research on homeopathic medicines?

A. Research has shown varied conclusions about efficacy but an overall high safety profile of homeopathic medicines B. Clinical studies have been conducted exclusively on animals C. Research of homeopathic medicines does not exist D. Homeopathic research was only conducted in Europe in the 1900s