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Alternative Therapies Flashcards

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Saw Palmetto Indications

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treats and prevents benign prostatic hypertrophy

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Saw Palmetto Side Effects

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headache

altered platelet function

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Saw Palmetto Interactions

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additive effect with anticoagulants

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Saw Palmetto Administration

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Allow 4-6 weeks for effects

discontinue prior to surgery

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Valerian Root Indications

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Insomnia
Migraines
Menstrual cramps

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Valerian Root Complications

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Drowsiness
headache
nervousness with prolonged use

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Valerian Root Interactions

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additive effect with barbiturates and benzodiazepines

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Valerian Root Administration

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advise against driving or operating machinery
advise against long term use
discontinue at least 1 week prior to surgery

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St. John’s Wort Indications

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depression
seasonal affective disorder
anxiety

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St. John’s Wort Complications

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headaches
sleep disturbances
phototoxicity
constipation

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St. John’s Wort Interactions

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oral contraceptives
cyclosporine
warfarin
reduced antiretroviral effects
digoxin
calcium channel blockers
antidepressants
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St. John’s Wort Administration

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should not be taken with other medications without consulting provider
should not be used to treat severe depression
should only be used with medical guidance

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Echinacea Indications

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Prevents and treats the common cold
stimulates the immune system
promotes wound healing

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Echinacea Complications

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fever
nausea
anaphylaxis

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Echinacea Interactions

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may reduce the effects of immunosuppressants

may increase serum levels of alprazolam, calcium channel blockers, protease inhibitors

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Echinacea Administration

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long term use may cause immunosuppression

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Garlic Administration

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blocks LDL cholesterol and raises HDL cholesterol
lowers triglycerides
suppresses platelet aggreation and disrupts coagulation
acts as a vasodilator (can lower blood pressure)

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Garlic Interactions

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increased risk of bleeding in clients taking NSAIDs, warfarin, heparin
Decreases levels of saquinavir and cyclosporine

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Garlic Administration

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avoid clients about concurrent use of NSAIDs, heparin, warfarin

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Ginger Root Indications

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vertigo
nausea
increases intestinal motility
increases gastric mucous production
decreases GI spasms
produces anti-inflammatory effect
suppresses platelet aggregation
used to treat morning sickness, motion sickness, nausea from surgery
can decrease pain and stiffness of rheumatic arthritis
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Ginger Root Interactions

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use cautiously in pregnancy
interacts with medications that interfere with coagulation
can increase hypoglycemic effects of diabetes

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Ginger Root Administration

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question clients about concurrent use with NSAIDs, heparin, warfarin
monitor for hypoglycemia if the client takes insulin or other medications for diabetes

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Ginkgo Indications

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improves cerebral circulation to treat dementia and memory loss
decreases pain with walking in clients who have PAD

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Ginkgo Complications

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dizziness
stomach upset
vertigo

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Ginkgo Interactions

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may increase effects of MAOIs, anticoagulants, antiplatelets

may reduce effectiveness of insulin

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Ginkgo Administration

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discontinue 2 weeks prior to surgery
may cause seizure with overdose
keep out of reach of children

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Glucosamine Indications

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relieves osteoarthritis

promote joint health

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Glucosamine Complications

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nausea

heartburn

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Glucosamine Interactions

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may increase resistance to antidiabetic agents and insulin

may increase risk of bleeding

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Glucosamine Administration

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use caution in clients who have a shellfish allergy
monitor glucose frequency in clients with diabetes mellitus
allow extended time to see effects
often used in combination with chondroitin

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Indications

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improves hypertriglyceridemia

helps maintain cardiac health

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Complication

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nausea

diarrhea

33
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Interactions

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may increase risk of vitamin A or D overdose

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Administration

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Omega 3 fatty acids are found in fish oils, nuts, vegetable oils
some fish contain methylmercury and polychlorinated biphenyls that can be harmful in large amounts especially in women who are pregnant or nursign

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Melatonin Indications

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insomnia

jet lag

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Melatonin Complications

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morning grogginess
lower body temperature
vivid dreams

37
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Melatonin Interactions

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beta blockers
warfarin
steroids

38
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Melatonin Administration

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pregnant or nursing women should not take melatonin

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