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Collmarie

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What herbal product is most appropriate for the nurse to advise the menopausal client to take in order to alleviate her symptoms?
 
  1. Valerian
  2. Ginger
  3. Black cohosh
  4. Cranberry tablets

Question 2

Peptic ulcer disease is treated primarily with
 
  1. pharmacotherapy.
  2. exercise.
  3. a combination of lifestyle changes and pharmacotherapy.
  4. diet.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1:Valerian is used to relieve stress and promote sleep.
Rationale 2:Ginger is used to relieve GI upset and motion sickness, and is an anti-inflammatory.
Rationale 3:Black cohosh is used to treat menopause symptoms.
Rationale 4:Cranberry is primarily used for prevention of UTI.

Global Rationale: Black cohosh is used to treat menopause symptoms. Valerian is used to relieve stress and promote sleep. Ginger is used to relieve GI upset and motion sickness, and is an anti-inflammatory. Cranberry is primarily used for prevention of UTI.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Pharmacotherapy is not as effective when used alone.
Rationale 2: Exercise alone is not an effective treatment for PUD.
Rationale 3: A combination of lifestyle changes and pharmacotherapy is the best and most effective way to treat peptic ulcer disease.
Rationale 4: Diet alone is not an effective treatment for PUD.
Global Rationale: A combination of lifestyle changes and pharmacotherapy is the best and most effective way to treat peptic ulcer disease. Pharmacotherapy, exercise, and diet alone are not effective treatments.





 

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