The nurse preparing an educational program focused on herbal ...

[ahriuashd]

The nurse preparing an educational program focused on herbal supplement targets as a likely in-terested group:
 
  a. Inner-city females who live below the poverty level
  b. White females who own their own suc-cessful businesses
  c. Male Hispanic Americans who are single, divorced, or widowed
  d. Men and women from small rural commu-nities who are self-employed farmers

Question 2

An antihypertensive medication has been prescribed for an older patient with hypertension. The patient tells a clinic nurse that he would like to take an herbal substance to help lower his blood pressure instead of the prescription medication.
 
  Which of the following should the nurse do? (Select all that apply.)
  a. Tell the patient that herbal substances are less effective than prescription medica-tions
  b. Encourage the patient to discuss the use of an herbal substance with his primary care provider
  c. Explore with the patient which herbal substance he is planning on taking
  d. Educate the patient on possible interac-tions of the herbal substance with his other medications
  e. Instruct the patient not to take the herbal substance, as it is dangerous

[kjohnson]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Non-Hispanic, white, older, normal-to-underweight women with more education were found to use dietary supplements more than any other racial, ethnic, age, or gender group.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D
The popularity of medicinal herbs and supplements continues to rise. A major concern with the use of herbs and supplements is the potential interactions with prescribed medications. It is im-portant that the patient share his or her use of herbs and substances with all providers and that the provider review the herbs and the prescribed medications to ensure compatibility.