Ch 7 (test 1)

Question 1

Knowledge deficit

Answer 1

lack/limited understanding of education, action, side effects, cautions, or administration procedures.

Question 2

Non-compliance

Answer 2

patient does not take the medication as prescribed or not at all.

Question 3

Aloe

Answer 3

wound healing

Question 4

Echinacea

Answer 4

used prophylactically as antiviral (flu), cold treatment, and antiseptic.

Question 5

garlic (in HIGH concentrations)

Answer 5

antibacterial, antihypertensive, decrease lipid levels

Question 6

Ginko

Answer 6

memory and circulation

Question 7

Ginseng (tea)

Answer 7

stimulant and analgesic

Question 8

St. John’s Wart

Answer 8

herbal prozac used for mood swings. HIghly problematic especially for the immunodeficient because it interacts with immune drugs (chemo, HIV).

Question 9

Saw Palmetto

Answer 9

relieves symptoms of BPH

Question 10

Valerian

Answer 10

reslessness, sleep disorders

Question 11

Fever Few

Answer 11

anti-inflammatory, pain, migraine, menstral cramps.mptoms

Question 12

Black Cohosh

Answer 12

treatment of menopausal symtoms

Question 13

Chamomile (tea)

Answer 13

digestive aide

Question 14

Ginger

Answer 14

relieves pain and stiffness of arthritis

Question 15

Goldenseal

Answer 15

relieves congestion from the common cold

Question 16

Oil of Evening Primrose

Answer 16

promotes estrogen use

Question 17

Peppermint oil

Answer 17

smell for aromatherapy relaxation (not ingested)