CAM Flashcards
What is allopathic medicine?
system in which providers/healthcare peeps treat sxs and diseases using drugs, radiation, surgery
-aka: western medicine
what is integrative health?
-combine allopathic medicine, CAM, nutrition, exercise, stress reduction
What does CAM stand for?
Complimentary Alternative Medicine
What is CAM?
-diverse practices not considered part of allopathic medicine
What 3 areas need to be equally addressed in holistic health?
-mind, body, spirit
what is a self-care deficit
impaired ability to perform activities of daily living
lack of self care does not equal
disabled
What is the nursing goal for self-care deficit?
interventions focus on reducing risk factor or targeting contributing factors
what type of treatments are considered CAM?
-herbs/natural products
-massage, imagery, meditation, accupuncture
…all that asheville stuff
What does minfulness based stress reduction due to the body?
- increase self awareness
- permits non judgmental attitude
California poppy, can’t mix with
monoamine oxidase inhibitors
gingko biloba considerations
- do not handle/eat fruit or seed
2. caution with aspirin/blood thinners
Ginseng considerations
- may increase glucose and blood pressure
- increase tumor growth in estrogen dependent cancer
Butterbur consideration
- can contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause liver damage
- look for types labeled PA FREE
-St. Johns wort cosiderations
may interfere with HIV meds
-dangerous with SSRI, tricyclic, MAOI
