A patient is receiving acupuncture therapy in addition to analgesics for chronic pain. Which type of therapy does this represent?
a. Alternative therapy
b. Complementary therapy
c. Unconventional therapy
d. Mainstream therapy
ANS: B
Complementary therapy refers to a therapy used in addition to a conventional therapy. Alternative therapy, sometimes called "unconventional" therapy, refers to a therapy used instead of conventional or mainstream therapy.
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