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Caiter2013 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following questions would the nurse ask the client when assessing for a common condition thought to relate to the degree of stress that occurs with anorexia nervosa?

1. Has your hair been falling out?
2. Do you exercise after eating?
3. Has your menstrual period stopped?
4. Are you purging after you eat?

Question 2

A client is taking lithium for treatment of a mood disorder. Which of the following herbal products is contraindicated for this client?

1. American ginseng
2. Evening primrose oil
3. Yohimbe
4. Caffeine

jennafosdick · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Amenorrhea is very common and is thought to relate to the degree of stress the person is experiencing. Purging after eating, losing hair, or exercising are not related to the degree of stress that occurs from anorexia nervosa.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Lithium is not be taken with black tea, caffeine, cocoa, coffee, green tea, guarana, and psyllium. American ginseng is not to be taken with MAOIs, antipsychotics, or central nervous system stimulants. Evening primrose oil is not to be taken with phenothiazines. Yohimbe is not to be taken with MAOIs, tricyclics, or phenothiazines.