10 HEALTH

Which of the following is the best access for reliable sources of health information and products?

• Physician

• PhilHealth

• Hospitals

• All of the above

Which of the following questions will address and check the credibility in the selection and evaluation of health information, products and services?

• Is it complete and correct?

• Is it for marketing purposes?

• Is the information updated?

• Is it possible to ask a question?

They are trained professionals who provide people with healthcare.

• Health center

• Healthcare facilities

• Health professionals

• Healthcare provider

This type of hospital handles a particular disease or condition or deals with only one type of patient.

• Private hospital

• Voluntary hospital

• Specialty hospital

• General Hospital

The following are characteristics of health quackery EXCEPT?

• It multiplies and spreads fast

• There is a huge amount of money involved

• Diagnosis of illnesses are known to have no cure

• They seemed to look professionals

Xyrus had purchased two units of thread mill. After 2 days of normal usage, one unit was found to be defective. Since the product is under warranty, you want to file for a complaint. What will you highlight in your complaint letter for such a purchased fraudulent product?

• Make your complaint letter short and brief

• Include the serial number of the purchased product

• Include only the issues or concerns of the purchased product

• Demand for a replacement of product or request for refund from the money spent on the purchase

What is the difference between acupuncture and acupressure?

• They are both reflexology

• Acupuncture and acupressure are both treatments for musculoskeletal dysfunctions.

• They are similar in technique only that acupressure does not use needles but hands to apply pressure on certain points of the body

• Acupuncture is believed to relieve muscle and joint pains whereas acupressure focuses on treating specific disorders through massaging of the soles of the feet.

John Marvin is suffering from cough and asthma. Which of the following alternative medicines is recommended for the treatment of his health condition?

• Bayabas

• Ampalaya

• Lagundi

• Niyog-niyogan

This consumer right will give you the right to choose products at competitive prices with an assurance of satisfactory quality.

• The right to redress

• The right to be informed

• The right to choose

• The right to representative

When reporting illegal and fraudulent health products and services, you may report such issues on the following government agencies EXCEPT

• Department of Health

• Bureau of Investigation

• Food and Drug Administration

• Department of Trade and Industry