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  1. When performing a client intake for aromatherapy, which information is MOST critical to document regarding current medications?

    Answer: Prescription medications, OTC drugs, and herbal supplements to screen for potential interactions

    A comprehensive medication history including prescriptions, OTC drugs, and supplements is essential because essential oils can interact pharmacologically with many substances.

  2. A client reports photosensitivity after receiving a bergamot massage blend outdoors. What is the PRIMARY causative component?

    Answer: Bergapten (5-methoxypsoralen)

    Bergapten, a furanocoumarin in bergamot, is the primary phototoxic compound responsible for UV-induced skin reactions.

  3. Which dilution percentage is generally recommended for a full-body massage blend for a healthy adult?

    Answer: 2–3%

    A 2–3% dilution is the standard recommendation for full-body adult massage to balance therapeutic effect with safety.

  4. In clinical aromatherapy, what does the term 'layering' refer to?

    Answer: Using multiple application methods sequentially to enhance therapeutic effect

    Layering involves applying different essential oils or methods one after another to potentiate or broaden the therapeutic response.

  5. A practitioner suspects a client is experiencing an allergic contact dermatitis from a blend. What is the FIRST appropriate clinical action?

    Answer: Discontinue use, cleanse the area, document the reaction, and refer if needed

    Stopping exposure, cleansing the skin, documenting the event, and referring for medical evaluation are the correct first steps for a suspected allergic reaction.

  6. What is the significance of the patch test in aromatherapy clinical practice?

    Answer: It identifies potential sensitization reactions before full application

    A patch test exposes a small skin area to the diluted oil to detect sensitization before broader therapeutic application.

  7. When diffusing essential oils in a clinical setting with multiple clients, which practice is MOST important?

    Answer: Screening all clients for respiratory conditions and scent sensitivities before diffusion

    Screening for respiratory conditions, asthma, and sensitivities prevents adverse reactions when diffusing in shared or clinical environments.

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