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burton19126

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The nurse is providing care to a client who would like to begin using a specialty supplement to help treat chronic insomnia. Which supplement would be appropriate to recommend to this client?
 
  1. Melatonin
  2. Chromium
  3. Black cohosh
  4. Evening primrose

Question 2

The discharge nurse gives a list of dangerous herbdrug interactions to a new diabetic client prescribed oral hypoglycemic drugs. Which herbs should be included on this list?
 
  1. Garlic
  2. Ginseng
  3. Green tea
  4. Kava
  5. Ginkgo



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Melatonin is a specialty supplement that can be taken to reduce sleeplessness.
Rationale 2: Chromium, while a specialty supplement, is used to treat hyperglycemia. It would not meet this client's needs.
Rationale 3: Black cohosh is an herbal supplement, not a specialty supplement. It is useful in treating the symptoms association with menopause.
Rationale 4: Evening primrose is an herbal supplement, not a specialty supplement. It is useful in treating various inflammatory symptoms.
Global Rationale: Melatonin is a specialty supplement that can be taken to reduce sleeplessness. Chromium, while a specialty supplement, is used to treat hyperglycemia. It would not meet this client's needs. Black cohosh is an herbal supplement, not a specialty supplement. It is useful in treating the symptoms association with menopause. Evening primrose is an herbal supplement, not a specialty supplement. It is useful in treating various inflammatory symptoms.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: Garlic can increase the effects of medications for hypoglycemia.
Rationale 2: Ginseng can increase the effects of medications for hypoglycemia.
Rationale 3: Green tea should not potentiate the effects of medications for hypoglycemia.
Rationale 4: Kava should not potentiate the effects of medications for hypoglycemia.
Rationale 5: Ginkgo should not potentiate the effects of medications for hypoglycemia.
Global Rationale: Garlic and ginseng can increase the effects of medications for hypoglycemia. Green tea, kava, and ginkgo should not potentiate the effects of medications for hypoglycemia.




burton19126

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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