Exam 19: Over-the-Counter Drugs

Which intervention is an example of a complementary and alternative medicine therapy?

A patient tells the nurse, "I've been having problems with my memory. I read some information on the Internet and started taking gingko." Select the nurse's best response.

A patient who takes phenytoin (Dilantin) regularly has begun taking valerian. Patient teaching should focus on which possible consequence of the patient's action?

Select the desired outcome for a patient who uses valerian. The patient will report:

A patient reports taking melatonin daily. Which aspect of the patient's health and function would be most important for the nurse to assess?

Select the example of complementary therapy.

A patient takes valerian. Which instruction should the nurse provide?

A patient diagnosed with a history of depression disorder tells the nurse, "My primary-care provider told me to start taking fish oil capsules to prevent heart disease. Will it cause problems with my mental illness?" Select the nurse's best response.

An anxious patient diagnosed with diabetes says, "I'm considering taking angelica to help me relax." Select the best outcome for the plan of care. The patient will:

A patient diagnosed with depression tells the nurse, "I've been supplementing my paroxetine (Paxil) with St. John's wort, and it has helped a great deal." What is the nurse's priority action?

During an admission interview, a patient who reports high levels of anxiety says, "I've been using kava-kava for about a week to relieve anxiety." When the nurse assesses mental status, expected findings would be:

A patient with which disorder would most likely benefit from taking St. John's wort?

A nurse assesses four new patients. Which statement causes the nurse to suspect the patient may be self-medicating with an alternative therapy?

For which patient co-morbid diagnosis would it be most important for the nurse to urge the patient to immediately discontinue using kava-kava?

A patient reports frequent sleep disturbances. Which preparations could be considered to help improve the patient's sleep pattern? Select all that apply.

A neighbor asks a nurse, "Are there any resources that would help me get reliable information about alternative and complementary therapies?" Which resource should the nurse recommend?

Alternative therapy refers to:

A patient asks, "I want to consult an herbalist. What should I do to make sure I don't get some impostor?" The nurse should advise the patient to first ask the provider:

Which important points should the nurse teach a patient about using herbal preparations? Select all that apply.