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erika · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A 25-year-old woman is visiting the

prenatal clinic and shares with the nurse her desire to go natural with her pregnancy. She shows the nurse a list of herbal remedies that she wants to buy so that she can avoid taking any drugs. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
a. Most herbal remedies are not harmful and are safe for use during pregnancy.
b. Please read each label carefully before use to check for cautionary warnings.
c. Keep in mind that products from differ-ent manufacturers are required to contain consistent amounts of the herbal prod-ucts.
d. It's important to remember that herbal remedies do not have proven safety rat-ings for pregnant women.

Question 2

The patient is asking the nurse about current U.S. laws and regulations of herbal products. According to the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1994, which statement is true?

a. Medicinal herbs are viewed as dietary supplements.
b. Herbal remedies are held to the same standards as drugs.
c. Producers of herbal products must prove therapeutic efficacy.
d. Herbal remedies are protected by patent laws.