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Zulu123

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A patient tells the nurse that she is taking St. John's wort and asks the nurse's opinion on herbal products. The nurse knows that this medication has not been tested for its effectiveness and that the patient is most likely taking it for which condition?
 
  a. Depression
  b. Diarrhea
  c. High blood cholesterol
  d. Cold symptoms

Question 2

During a nurse's assessment of a clinic patient, the patient asks if it is important to read OTC medication instructions. Which represents the nurse's best answer?
 
  a. It's all right if you don't read the instructions, because the drugs are safer.
  b. Chemicals in the product might pose a risk.
  c. There isn't much for you to read on these OTC product labels.
  d. Reading isn't important if the product is purchased from a pharmacy.


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lorealeza

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

This is great. Thanks

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Hidden chemicals are used for various purposes in OTC products. Consumers who have an allergy or intolerance to even small doses of these products may not be aware of the risk unless they read the label. All labels of all OTC products must be read carefully.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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