Chapter 8

Question 1

The use of OTCs/Herbal products may ______ effective treatment of more chronic disease states

Answer 1

postpone

Question 2

The use of OTCs/Herbal products may _____ treatment of serious and/or life-threatening disorders

Answer 2

delay

Question 3

The use of OTCs/Herbal products may _______ symptoms of a disorder but not the cause

Answer 3

relieve

Question 4

Herbal products are considered _____________

Answer 4

dietary supplements

Question 5

Herbal products have no proof of ______ or ______ required

Answer 5

efficacy or safety

Question 6

Herbal products have no standards for _______ _______

Answer 6

quality control

Question 7

Herbal products may claim effects but cannot promise a ________ ____

Answer 7

specific cure

Question 8

What countries require manufacturers to meet quality and safety standards?

Answer 8

UK, Canada, France, & Germany

Question 9

Aloe is used for

Answer 9

Wound healing

Question 10

Feverfew is used for

Answer 10

migraines

Question 11

Ginkgo is used for

Answer 11

Memory

Question 12

Goldenseal is used for

Answer 12

Colds, flu

Question 13

St Johns wort is used for

Answer 13

Depression

Question 14

Valerian is used for

Answer 14

Sleep

Question 15

Kava is used for

Answer 15

Relaxing

Question 16

Echinacea is used for

Answer 16

Immune system

Question 17

Garlic is used for

Answer 17

Cholesterol

Question 18

Ginseng is used for

Answer 18

Energy

Question 19

Hawthorn is used for

Answer 19

Heart

Question 20

Saw palmetto is used for

Answer 20

BPH

Question 21

Melatonin is used for

Answer 21

Sleep, Jet lag

Question 22

Which of the following statements is accurate when discussing self-treatment options with a patient?

Answer 22

“Over-the-counter medications can, at times, be used in place of prescription drugs. It is important to discuss the use of these with your health care provider.”

Question 23

The nurse would question the use of kava in a patient with a history of which condition?

Answer 23

Hepatitis

Question 24

The nurse obtains a medication history from a patient diagnosed with primary hypertension. A nursing diagnosis of “Deficient knowledge related to medication therapy” would be identified when the patient states that he or she takes which over-the-counter medication and/or supplement?

Answer 24

Ginseng

Question 25

A patient provides a list of her current medications to the nurse. The patient tells the nurse that she takes medications prescribed by her physician as well as herbs from the local health food store. Based on this information, the patient uses which type of medicine?

Answer 25

Complementary medicine

Question 26

The nurse is providing education to a group of patients interested in complementary medicine. The nurse will include which teaching point as priority education for the group?

Answer 26

“Confirm with your health care provider that any herbs you take will not interact with prescribed medications.”