Chapter 8 Flashcards
The use of OTCs/Herbal products may ______ effective treatment of more chronic disease states
postpone
The use of OTCs/Herbal products may _____ treatment of serious and/or life-threatening disorders
delay
The use of OTCs/Herbal products may _______ symptoms of a disorder but not the cause
relieve
Herbal products are considered _____________
dietary supplements
Herbal products have no proof of ______ or ______ required
efficacy or safety
Herbal products have no standards for _______ _______
quality control
Herbal products may claim effects but cannot promise a ________ ____
specific cure
What countries require manufacturers to meet quality and safety standards?
UK, Canada, France, & Germany
Aloe is used for
Wound healing
Feverfew is used for
migraines
Ginkgo is used for
Memory
Goldenseal is used for
Colds, flu
St Johns wort is used for
Depression
Valerian is used for
Sleep
Kava is used for
Relaxing
Echinacea is used for
Immune system
Garlic is used for
Cholesterol
Ginseng is used for
Energy
Hawthorn is used for
Heart
Saw palmetto is used for
BPH
Melatonin is used for
Sleep, Jet lag
Which of the following statements is accurate when discussing self-treatment options with a patient?
“Over-the-counter medications can, at times, be used in place of prescription drugs. It is important to discuss the use of these with your health care provider.”
The nurse would question the use of kava in a patient with a history of which condition?
Hepatitis
The nurse obtains a medication history from a patient diagnosed with primary hypertension. A nursing diagnosis of “Deficient knowledge related to medication therapy” would be identified when the patient states that he or she takes which over-the-counter medication and/or supplement?
Ginseng
A patient provides a list of her current medications to the nurse. The patient tells the nurse that she takes medications prescribed by her physician as well as herbs from the local health food store. Based on this information, the patient uses which type of medicine?
Complementary medicine
The nurse is providing education to a group of patients interested in complementary medicine. The nurse will include which teaching point as priority education for the group?
“Confirm with your health care provider that any herbs you take will not interact with prescribed medications.”
