Author Question: The pregnant client has brought an herbal remedy to the clinic to learn about the safety of the ... (Read 70 times)

hbsimmons88 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The pregnant client has brought an herbal remedy to the clinic to learn about the safety of the remedy. The nurse should include which statements about herbal therapies? Herbal remedies: (Select all that apply.)

A. Are subject to FDA approval.
B. Are used to eliminate certain diseases.
C. Cannot be sold over the counter.
D. Are different from homeopathic remedies.
E. Are not subject to safety and effectiveness testing.

Question 2

Which couples may benefit from prenatal diagnosis? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

1. Couples including women under the age of 35
2. Couples with an unbalanced translocation
3. Couples with a family history of known or suspected single-gene disorder
4. Couples including women with a teratogenic risk secondary to an exposure or maternal health condition
5. Family history of birth defects and/or intellectual disability

Joy Chen · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

3, 4, 5
Explanation: 3. Couples with a family history of known or suspected single-gene disorder (e.g., cystic fibrosis, hemophilia A or B, Duchenne muscular dystrophy) may benefit from prenatal diagnosis.
4. Women with a teratogenic risk secondary to an exposure or maternal health condition (e.g., diabetes, seizure disorder) may benefit from prenatal diagnosis.
5. Family history of birth defects and/or intellectual disability (mental retardation) (e.g., neural tube defects, congenital heart disease, cleft lip and/or palate) may benefit from prenatal diagnosis.