Question 1

A patient with inflammatory arthritis asks about adding an anti-inflammatory herb to the medication regimen to decrease the use of prescription drugs.The nurse suggests the patient discuss the efficacy of which herbs with the health care provider? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient with inflammatory arthritis asks about...

Question 2

A patient experiencing occasional minor digestive problems asks the nurse about herbal therapy.Which herbs would the nurse recommend? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient experiencing occasional minor digestive problems...

Question 3

A patient with a family history of heart disease asks the nurse to recommend herbs that decrease the risk for heart disease.The nurse suggests the patient discuss which herbs with the health care provider? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

Flaxseed, green tea, and soy have some evidence to suggest they may decrease the risk for heart disease. However, it is important to discuss all supplements with a healthcare provider, especially if a patient has a family history of heart disease. Milk thistle and acai have not been shown to have significant effects on heart health.

Question 4

The nurse is teaching patients in a senior center about complementary and alternative therapies.Which statement by a patient indicates understanding of the information the nurse has presented? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

These statements reflect an understanding that natural products are not inherently safe, can be as potent as prescription drugs, and may delay recovery if used inappropriately.

Question 5

A patient who is considering taking a dietary supplement recommended by the nurse asks how to determine if the supplement is safe.The nurse explains that the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 2007 requires that companies marketing herbal and dietary supplements Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

The Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 2007 requires companies to include their contact information on the label so consumers can report adverse effects, notify the FDA within 15 days of receiving a report of an adverse effect, and keep records of adverse effects for at least 6 years and make these records available for inspection by the FDA. However, the act does not require supplement companies to demonstrate product effectiveness prior to release of the product to the public or state which conditions the product is intended to cure or prevent.

Question 6

A postmenopausal patient with a history of stroke is told she cannot take female hormones because of the risk for future thromboembolic events.The patient asks about nonpharmacologic ways to manage her symptoms.Which herbs does the nurse suggest as alternatives? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

Soy, black cohosh, and evening primrose are all herbs that have been shown to be effective in managing menopausal symptoms.

Quiz 10: Herbal and Alternative Therapies

A patient experiencing occasional minor digestive problems asks the nurse about herbal therapy.Which herbs would the nurse recommend? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A patient with a family history of heart disease asks the nurse to recommend herbs that decrease the risk for heart disease.The nurse suggests the patient discuss which herbs with the health care provider? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

The nurse is teaching patients in a senior center about complementary and alternative therapies.Which statement by a patient indicates understanding of the information the nurse has presented? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.