Alternative Treatment Modalities

Question 1

What is holistic nursing?

Answer 1

Based on a body of knowledge; evidence-based research; sophisticated skill set; defined standards of practice; and a philosophy of living and being that is founded in caring relationships, and interconnectedness.

Question 2

What is significant about Native American health?

Answer 2

Based on the spiritual domain. Community involved with natural medicines by medicine men or women very ceremonial.
Medicine man is Shama

Question 3

What are some Manipulative Therapies?

Answer 3

Chiropractic Therapy
Acupressure
Massage Therapy
Yoga

Question 4

What are some mind-body therapies?

Answer 4

Meditation
Acupuncture
Relaxation Breathing 
Prayer
Meditation
Hypnosis
Music
Art Therapy 
Pet
Yoga

Question 5

What are some natural products used for healing?

Answer 5

Herbals
Dietary supplements
Vitamins and minerals
Probiotics
Aromatherapy

Question 6

What does traditional Chinese medicine consist of?

Answer 6

Yin and Yang-two opposing forces (must have balance of both)

Question 7

What is Yin?

Answer 7

Yin associate with cold, dark, moist, negative energy

Question 8

What is Yang?

Answer 8

Yang associate with hot, dry, light, positive energy

Question 9

What consists of acupuncture?

Answer 9

Acupuncture disrupts the flow of Qi (a form of energy) with needles inserted along acupuncture points

Question 10

What are some energy therapies?

Answer 10

Therapeutic touch
Healing touch
Reiki (uses human energy field to heal)
Magnet Therapy (used to reduce pain, relieve swelling and promote healing of tissue and bone).

Question 11

Black cohosh

Answer 11

Menopausal symptoms

Question 12

Chamomile

Answer 12

Common Cold, GI disorders and Sleep (available in tea)

Question 13

Echinacea

Answer 13

Tx respiratory symptoms, immune system stimulant

Question 14

Evening primrose

Answer 14

eczema, skin irritation

Contraindicated in seizure disorders

Question 15

Garlic

Answer 15

Hyperlipidema, Hypertension

May increase risk of bleeding

Question 16

Ginkgo biloba

Answer 16

PVD, Dementia, Cerebral Insufficiency

Question 17

Ginseng

Answer 17

Improve mental performance, lowers blood glucose in DM type2

Question 18

Hawthorn

Answer 18

Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease

Question 19

Kava

Answer 19

Anxiety

SEVERE LIVER DAMAGE!

Question 20

Peppermint

Answer 20

Antispasmodic, Indigestion, Irritable bowel

Question 21

St. Johns Wort

Answer 21

depression

Question 22

Saw Palmetto

Answer 22

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Question 23

Chondroitin Sulfate

Answer 23

Osteoarthritis (often used with glucosamine)

Question 24

Coenzyme Q10

Answer 24

Hypertension

Question 25

Fish Oil-Omega-3 fatty acids

Answer 25

Hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, CAD

Question 26

Glucosamine

Answer 26

Osteoarthritis

Question 27

Green tea

Answer 27

Cancer prevention, weight loss

Question 28

Melatonin

Answer 28

Jet lag, Insomnia in the elderly

Question 29

Probiotics

Answer 29

diarrhea, URI

Question 30

What are major complications with herbal/dietary therapies?

Answer 30

Increases bleeding time
May affect blood glucose
May be toxic to liver
May cause electrolyte imbalance
  Use with caution if allergic to shellfish

Question 31

Complementary and Alternative Therapies that can be integrated into Nursing Practice

Answer 31

Animal assisted therapy *
Aromatherapy
Healing Touch
Imagery			Reiki*
Journaling		Acupuncture*
Massage*		Acupressure*
Meditation		Therapeutic touch
Music			Humor
Prayer                      Relaxation Breathing
     * requires special training