Complementary and Alternative Medical Nursing

in terms of complementary medicicine, it is said to be

“in conjuction with”

complementary and alternative medicine have the efficacy of…

evidence based

variable- some proven

• some aspects

• some proven

list the 3 types of CAVM

hollistic

natural

integrative

Natural CAVM includes…

no artificial chemicals

natural methods

• acupuncture

• massage

• herbal remedies

• nutritional supplements

integrative CAVM is a combination of what 2 things

conventional

non conventional

ayurvedic medicine is said to be the cleansing and restore balance of

body

mind

spirit

some of the ayurvedic medicine include

diet

herbal medicine

exercise

medicine

nutraceuticals are said to be what 3 things

dietary supplements

provide health benefits

minimal international regulation

what are some of the commonly used vitamins in nutraceuticals

A, B complex, C, D, E

folic acid

choline

biotin

some of the commonly used minerals in nutraceuticals are

Ca++, phos, Na+, K+

Se, Mg, Mn, Fe, Zn, I

Name the two forms of herbal medicine

chinese herbal

western herbal

Between chinese and western herbal, which one is more like conventional

western herbal

Define Acupunture

needle puncture

What are some of the point stimulation of acupuncture

pressure

needle

electric current / needle

gold implants

pneumo- acupuncture

acupuncture is said to release endogenous chemicals, what are some of those chemicals-

endorphins

hormones

clotting factors

vasoactive factors

prostaglandins

The common indications for acupuncture include

pain

dermatopathies

behavior disorder

GI disorders

Reproductive Disorders

What are some contraindications of acupuncture

unexplained weakness

presence of wounds

tumors

pregnancy

electroacupuncture- seizures

what is the motor unit in spinal manipulative therapy

muscles

ligaments

nerves

vessels

CSF

List 3 things that are included in a physical exam for Spinal Manipulative therapy

palpation

neurologic exam

diagnostic images

what is the treatment for spinal manipulative therapy

position- standing most common

manipulation- motion to limit of normal

post massage / walk

what species are the predisposition of trigger point therapy

horses, dogs

rare in cats

the palpation technique in trigger point therapy is

muscle perpindicular to fibers

locate taut in muscle

palpate taut band to locate knot

what 3 areas have points of high sensitivity

neck, shoulder, back

the type of pressure that should be made on the ischium for trigger point therapy is … and for how long?

gradual ischemic pressure

hold minimum 30 seconds

During detoxification, what is being eliminated

hepatic

renal

digestive

what are some supplementations in detoxification

herbal

vitamins- A, B, C, E

Name the indications for aroma therapy

muscular disorders

relaxation

fleas

other conditions

List the 3 types of aroma therapy delivery

diffusion

inhaled

topical

what are some of the cautions you should take in aroma therapy

feline

use of common names

origin

there are 10 volatile plant oils, name 5 of those

eucalyptus

lavender

lemon

clary sage

geranium

Name 5 more volatile plant oils

peppermint

roman chamomile

rosemary

tea tree

ylang ylang

list the 3 natural carrier oils

sweet almond

jojoba

sesame