What system of medicine treats disturbances of qi, or vital energy?
a. Ayurvedic medicine
b. Traditional Chinese medicine
c. Naturopathic medicine
d. American Indian medicine
ANS: B
The diagnosis and treatment of disturbances of qi are characteristic of Chinese medicine. A, C, and D do not treat disturbances of qi.
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What principles have in common Nursing and the traditional chinese medicine?
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Cinoxacin 2 g/day, PO, in two divided doses Drug available: 500 mg capsules. ???????How many milligrams would you give per dose?
A. 250
B. 500
C. 750
D. 1000