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burton19126 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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

cupcake16 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

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.