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1
Q

what are dietary sources of vitamin K?

A
  • leafy greens
  • tomatoes
  • cauliflower
  • liver
  • egg yolks
2
Q

if a patient is taking warfarin what do they need to monitor in their diet?

A

vitamin K

- intake should remain constant

3
Q

what education is needed about fluoride supplements?

A

remind them to spit out oral rinses and gels rather than swallow them

4
Q

what group of people are most sensitive to minerals or electrolytes?

A

children

5
Q

what kind of intoxication can be fatal for children?

A

iron intoxication

6
Q

true or false: all minerals are toxic when taken in excess

A

true

7
Q

what teaching is needed with iron supplements?

A

take with or after meals with approximately 240mL to prevent stomach upset

8
Q

what should iron not be taken with?

A

coffee or other caffeine substances

- take 2 hours before

9
Q

what would stools look like with iron supplements?

A

stools will be dark green or black

- report constipation or change in color or consistency

10
Q

why should iron be drunk through a straw?

A

to avoid staining the teeth

11
Q

what is black cohosh used for?

A

relieve symptoms of menopause, PMS, dysmenorrhea

12
Q

what are the side effects of black cohosh?

A

N/V and bradycardia

13
Q

what is chamomile used for?

A

relieve stomach cramps, decrease cholesterol, antispasmodics (sleepy time tea)

14
Q

what are the side effects of chamomile?

A

increased bleeding and anaphylaxis

15
Q

what is creatine used for?

A

increase energy and improved athletic performance

16
Q

what are the side effects of creatine?

A

weight gain, not to be used in children and adolescents

17
Q

what is feverfew used for?

A

migraines, menstrual irregularities, and arthritis

18
Q

what are the side effects of feverfew?

A

increased bleeding, can cause withdrawal

19
Q

what is garlic used for?

A

lowers cholesterol

20
Q

what are the side effects of garlic?

A

increased bleeding, N/V, and dizziness

21
Q

what is ginger used for?

A

treatment of nausea and motion sickness

22
Q

what are the side effects of ginger?

A

inhibits platelet aggregation, delays clotting times

23
Q

what is ginkgo biloba used for?

A

improve memory and cognitive function

24
Q

what are the side effects of ginkgo biloba?

A

increased bleeding, GI upset, headaches, and rashes

25
Q

what is ginseng used for?

A

increase stamina and endurance

26
Q

what are the side effects of ginseng?

A

hypertension, depression, rash, palpitations, and increased bleeding

27
Q

what is melatonin used for?

A

treatment for insomnia

28
Q

what are the side effects of melatonin?

A

confusion, headache, tachycardia, and increased bleeding

29
Q

what teaching is needed for melatonin?

A

can’t be used routinely

- no more than 7-14 days in a row

30
Q

what is St. John’s Wart used for?

A

depression “herbal Prozac”

31
Q

what are the side effects of St. John’s Wart?

A

Gi upset, photosensitivity, interacts with MANY drugs

32
Q

what is valerian used for?

A

muscle relaxor, promotes sleep

33
Q

what are the side effects of valerian?

A

CNS depression, blurred vision, drowsiness, the risk for liver damage because that is where it is processed

34
Q

what is saw palmetto used for?

A

treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia

35
Q

what are the side effects of saw palmetto?

A

GI upset, headache, diarrhea