Exam 19: Over-The-Counter Drugs

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.

Select the example of complementary therapy.

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

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

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

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

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?

A patient takes the herb Angelica. Which assessment question should the nurse ask? (Select all that apply.)

An anxious patient diagnosed with diabetes says, "I'm considering taking angelica to help me relax." What is the best outcome for this patient's plan of care?

The patient will report improvement in which area when taking valerian?

Which patient who takes both phenytoin and valerian regularly is a risk for developing serious side effects?

A client reports having symptoms suggesting a fight or flight response. The nurse suggests limiting consumption of which beverages? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement causes the nurse to suspect the patient may be self-medicating with an alternative therapy?

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

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

Alternative therapy is associated with what characteristic?

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

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?" What is the nurse's best response?

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, what is the expected finding?