Which of the following conditions are amenable to self-treatment? Select all that apply
a. Acne
b. Boils
c. Cardiac problems
d. Cold and canker sores
e. Constipation, flatulence
f. Dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome
g. Fractures
h. Halitosis
ANS: A, B, D, E, F, H
Of the choices, the following conditions are considered to be amenable to self-treatment: acne, boils, cold and canker sores, constipation, flatulence, dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, hal-itosis, heartburn, dyspepsia, and hemorrhoids. Cardiac problems and fractures are conditions that cannot be managed appropriately without medical intervention.
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