Acupuncture May

question 24

Multiple Choice

Acupuncture may

• A) function as a sensory method of controlling pain.
• B) be effective because patients believe it will work.
• C) trigger the release of endorphins.
• D) be placebo-like in nature.
• E) function as a sensory method of controlling pain, be effective because patients believe it will work, trigger the release of endorphins and be placebo like in nature.

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Definitions:

Third Level

In the context of education or structures, refers to the third stage or floor; in education, it sometimes refers to tertiary or higher education.

Disease Prevention

Strategies or practices aimed at reducing the risk and incidence of infectious and non-infectious diseases in a population.

Pain Management

The medical specialty focused on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of pain, aiming to improve the quality of life for those suffering from chronic or acute pain.

Return Demonstration

Participatory teaching method in which the technique is first described to the patient and then demonstrated to the patient; the patient is then asked to repeat the demonstration.