Alternative Therapy

Question 1

Supplements ↑ Bleeding Risks

Answer 1

• Gs
  
  • Garlic
  • Ginger Root
  • Gingko Biloba
  • Glucosamine and Chondroitin

Question 2

Echinacea Contraindications

Answer 2

• Don’t give w/ acetaminophen or other hepatotoxic meds ⇒ impacts liver function and can lead to failure
• Don’t take w/ immunosuppressant drugs bc it alrdy blunts IS ⇒ puts pt at higher risk for infection

Question 3

Flaxseed Nurs Considerations

Answer 3

• Increases bleeding risks
• Caution w/ pts taking hormone replacement therapy bc they interfere w/ effectiveness
• Should be taken 1 hr before or 2 hrs after other meds
• Adverse effects are GI-related: bloating, cramping, etc.

Question 4

Cranberry Juice MOA

Answer 4

Has proanthocyanidins that interfere w/ bacterial adhesion to urinary tract