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OTC, herbal, Supplements Flashcards

1
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a. Nonprescription drugs

b. Use for short-term treatment of common minor illnesses

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OTC

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OTC indication for use, consumer must be able to easily

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a. Diagnose condition
b. Monitor effectiveness
c. Benefits of correct usage must outweigh risks

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Drugs must have:

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i. Favorable adverse event profile
1. Shouldn’t be causing severe side effects
ii. Limited interaction with other drugs
iii. Low potential for abuse
iv. High therapeutic index

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Practicality for OTC use, drugs must be

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easy to use

easy to monitor

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Potential hazards using OTC

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a. May postpone effective treatment of more chronic disease states
b. May delay treatment of serious or life-threatening disorders
c. May relieve symptoms of a disorder but not the cause
d. Toxicity
i. Could interact with current prescriptions
e. Interactions with current prescription medications may occur
f. Abuse

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6
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orally administered alternative medicines, including herbal supplements, vitamins, minerals, botanicals, amino acids, enzymes

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Dietary supplement

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Come from nature: plant components, including bark, berries, roots, leaves, gums, seeds, stems, and flowers, used for their medicinal qualities

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Herbs

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8
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Consumer use of herbs

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Therapeutic, Prophylatic (prevent of disease, proactive (maintain)

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Aloe has a

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laxative effect

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i. Possible hypersensitivity, possible fluid & electrolyte imbalances, abdominal cramping

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Aloe & adverse effects/precautions

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11
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Aloe & avoid in pts with

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Kidney disorders

History of cardiac disorders

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Aloe interactions

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Digoxin, diuretics, corticosteroids and antidysrhythmic

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Aloe nursing admin

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Teach to recognize manifestations of fluid/electrolyte imbalance

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14
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stimulates immune system, decreases inflammation, topically heals skin disorders, wounds, burns, possibly treats viruses (common cold, herpes), used to increase T lymphocyte)

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Echinacea

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Echinacea adverse effects

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Bitter taste
Mild GI symptoms/fever
ALLERGIC REACTION

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16
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Echinacea interactions

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Chronic use (more than 6 mo)- can decrease positive effects of meds for TB, HIV & CANCER

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17
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Echinacea nursing administration

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Available in many forms

Question if they have have TB, Cancer, HIV, Lupus, RA

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18
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migraine headaches

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feverfew

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19
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Feverfew adverse effects & precautions

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  • Mild GI symptoms
  • Post-feverfew syndrome
  • allergic reactions
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20
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agitation, tiredness, inability to sleep, headache, and joint discomfort.

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Post-feverfew syndrome

21
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Feverfew interactions

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INCREASED RISK FOR BLEEDING

discontinue 2 weeks prior to surgery

22
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Feverfew nursing considerations

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Question clients about concurrent use of NSAIDs, heparin, and warfarin

23
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lower chlolesterol, vasodilator

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Garlic

24
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Garlic interactions

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INCREASE RISK FOR BLEEDING

25
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Garlic nursing considerations

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  • concurrent use of NSAIDs, heparin, and warfarin.

- anti platelet or anticoagulant medication (call provider)

26
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  • vertigo/nausea
  • increases intestinal motility
  • treats rheumatoid arthritis
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Ginger root

27
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Ginger Root Adverse effects (unknown) /precautions (3 things)

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  • Pregnancy

- Potential CNS depression& cardiac dysrhythmias

28
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Ginger root interactions

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  • Medications that interfere with coagulation (NSAIDS, warfarin, and heparin)
  • Increase hypoglycemic effects of diabetes medications
29
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Ginger root nursing considerations

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Monitor for hypoglycemia

30
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joint health

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glucoseamine

31
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Glucosamine adverse/precautions

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Mild GI upset
Caution with shellfish allergy
INCREASED RISK FOR BLEEDING

32
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Kava promotes

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sleep, decreases anxiety, muscle relaxation

33
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Kava- ADVERSE EFFECTS AND PRECAUTIONS

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dry, flaky skin and jaundice

-liver damage/liver failure

34
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Kava interactions

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Sedation when taken concurrently with CNS depressants.

35
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affects serotonin-producing antidepressant effects, used for mild depression

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St. John’s Wort

36
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St. Johns worts adverse effects

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i. Mild - dry mouth, lightheadedness, constipation, GI symptoms
ii. Skin rash when exposed to sunlight

37
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St johns worts interactions

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oral contraceptives

38
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St johns worts nursing admin

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Prevent prolonged sun exposure and use sunscreen

39
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Saw Palmetto treatment for

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prostate health

40
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Saw palmetto adverse effects

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mild GI effects

41
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Saw palmetto interactions

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Pregnancy Risk Category X

42
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Saw palmetto nursing admin

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  • before prostate specific antigen tests

- about concurrent use with aspirin, heparin, and warfarin

43
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sleep, decrease anxiety

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Valerian

44
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Valerian adverse effects/precautions

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i. Drowsiness, lightheadedness, depression
ii. Risk of physical dependence
Patients with mental health disorders

45
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Valerian interactions

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may potentiate effects of CNS depressants

46
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Valerian nursing considerations

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Alert patients to the possibility of drowsiness when operating motor vehicles and other equipment

47
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use of herbal products and other nontraditional remedies (not using western, OTC, prescription)

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Alternative medicine

48
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simultaneous use of both traditional and alternative medicine

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Complementary medicine

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