Herbal therapy with nursing implications(10)

Question 1

herb

Answer 1

“plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic properties”

Question 2

phytomedicine

Answer 2

Medicine derived from plants

Question 3

Client responsibility for herbal therapy

Answer 3

1. Consult HCP before taking herbal preparation
2. Report all herbal preparations taken to HCP
3. Inform HCP’s of any allergy or sensitivity to any herbal product

Question 4

Aloe Vera

Answer 4

External: Used to treat minor burns.
Internal: Powerful laxative. Increased menstrual flow with small dosage

Question 5

Herbs that INCREASE INR (blood coagulation measure)

Answer 5

St. John’s Wort, yarrow, green tea

Question 6

Herbs that DECREASE INR (blood coagulation measure)

Answer 6

Bilberry, black cohosh, chamomile, dong quai, feverfew, garlic, kava kava, milk thistle

Question 7

Herbs that interfere with anticoagulants

Answer 7

Bilberry, cat’s claw, chamomile, dong quai, feverfew, garlic, ginger, ginko, licorice