Exam 5: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

A family member expresses concern that a patient is taking several herbal remedies and worries that they may be unsafe. The nurse will respond by saying that herbal products:

A patient asks the nurse about an herbal supplement and reports that it has a United States Pharmacopeia (USP) seal of approval. The nurse explains that this indicates:

The nurse is counseling a female patient who reports taking ginger to treat postoperative nausea. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

A patient asks the nurse about the safety of herbal products in general. Which response by the nurse is correct?

A woman reports using ginseng to treat menopausal symptoms. Which response by the nurse is correct?

A patient reports taking St. John's wort to treat symptoms of depression and asks the nurse how to use this product safely and effectively. Which response by the nurse is correct?

A patient who has HIV asks the nurse about taking Echinacea to improve immune function. What will the nurse tell this patient?

Which herb listed below is used to treat cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis?

Which information can consumers expect to be included in labeling of herbal products?

A woman who is experiencing symptoms of heart failure asks the nurse about using hawthorn. Which response by the nurse is correct?

A pregnant woman tells the nurse that she is taking ginger to reduce morning sickness. What will the nurse tell this patient?

The nurse is providing preoperative education to a patient who will have surgery in several weeks. The patient denies taking anticoagulant medications but reports using herbal supplements. Which herb would cause the nurse to be concerned about increased bleeding risk when used with blood thinners?

The nurse provides counseling to a patient who reports taking licorice root to treat a stomach ulcer. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?