Practice Question ch 20 Flashcards
Among alternative therapies , acupressure may be most effective with which patient?
- A patient who is restless and anxious
- A patient in whom ulcerative colitis has been diagnosed
- A pregnant patient
- A patient with mental health concerns
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The nurse is preparing a presentation on alternative therapies for a community group . Which statement should be included in the presentation ?
- Herbal therapies are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration under the Food , Drug, and Cosmetic Act .
- Herbal therapies are sold as medicines in most stores because they lack major side effects .
- Herbal therapies may be packaged as dietary supplements if they are without health claims.
- Herbal therapies are consistent in their standards for concentrations of major ingredients and additives .
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A patient asks about different herbal therapies that may promote physical endurance and reduce stress. Which herb promotes physical endurance and reduces stress ?
- Ginseng
- Ginger
- Echinacea
- Chamomile
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When assessing a patient’s use of alternative therapies , the nurse should ask which question ?
- “What herbal supplements have you taken ?”
- “Have you ever used relaxation therapy ?”
- “What types of activities or remedies do you use when you do not feel well ?”
- “Do you use holistic treatments ?”
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A patient questions the nurse about the use of complementary and alternative medicine . Which statement made by the nurse is correct regarding complementary and alternative medicine ?
- One - third of the US population uses one or more forms of alternative therapy .
- Decreasing amounts of insurance coverage are available to meet the needs of alternative therapies .
- Discussion of alternative therapies is still not provided in traditional medical journals .
- Integration of alternative therapies is regulated by state and national agencies
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A patient receiving chemotherapy is implementing relaxation therapy in conjunction with medical protocol. Which benefit can this patient gain from relaxation therapy ?
- Decreased receptivity
- Decreased peripheral skin temperature
- Decreased oxygen consumption
- Decreased a-wave brain activity
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The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a patient taking several herbal preparations Which factor makes accurate administration of precise dosages of herbs difficult?
- The fact that multiple clinical trials are under way
- Availability in many different forms
- Infrequent usage by consumers
- Excessive standardization by international organizations
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A nurse is educating patients at a health care clinic about the use of herbs as a complementary therapy. Which instruction should be included in education about safe herbal product usage? ( Select all that apply .)
- ” Combine several herbs to maximize the benefits .”
- ” Believe all claims made by the manufacturer .”
- Discontinue using herbs side effects develop. “
- Inform your primary care provider of all herbal products you use. “
- ” Drug interactions may exist with antiplatelet medications .”
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Patients at an integrative health care center are learning about various types of complementary and alternative health care methods . What is a method of stimulating certain points on the body by the insertion of special needles to modify the perception of pain, normalize physiologic functions , or treat or prevent disease ?
- Acupressure
- Magnet therapy
- Acupuncture
- Chiropractic therapy
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A patient has reported to the ambulatory care clinic. During the collection of data, the patient reports using reflexology on a weekly basis What is a contraindication to the use of reflexology ? ( Select all that apply . )
- Taking chemotherapy for cancer
- History of hypertension
- Pregnancy
- Epilepsy
- History of cardiac disease
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The patient reports a reduction in pain and spasms since taking marijuana daily for her multiple sclerosis. What side effect is the nurse most likely to assess?
1.Decreased respiratory rate
2. Increased appetite
3. Nausea
4.Rash
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____________(fill in the blank) nursing addresses and treats the mind, body, and spirit.
holistic
Which statement about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies is most correct?
- The patient is actively involved in the treatment.
2.The patient becomes a total believer in what is being taught
3.The patient becomes increasingly submissive to the practitioner. )
4.The patient becomes less competent in his or her own care.
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A patient is taking the herb comfrey on a daily basis for its wound -healing properties . What information is important for the nurse to tell this patient?
- Comfrey should be taken internally.
- Comfrey may cause cancer.
- Comfrey can be used only externally .
- Comfrey is a known antiseptic.
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When the nurse reviews the patient’s medical diagnoses , which condition would be a cause for concern with regard to chiropractic treatments ? (Select all that apply .)
- Acute myelopathy
- Vertigo
- Osteoporosis
- Hypertension
- Rheumatoid arthritis
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