Author Question: The client asks the nurse which supplement can be used to treat arthritis and joint pain. Which ... (Read 55 times)

renzo156 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The client asks the nurse which supplement can be used to treat arthritis and joint pain. Which supplement would the nurse recommend to this client?

1. Fish oil
2. Coenzyme Q10
3. Glucosamine and chondroitin
4. Selenium

Question 2

Why is it difficult for a client to be sure the herbal product purchased at the store is made in the same strength as a different brand at another store?

1. All herbal products contain the same amount of active ingredients.
2. Only one active ingredient is in each herb.
3. All herbs are collected under the same conditions.
4. Multiple active ingredients are present in herbs.

sarajane1989 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Fish oil is used to decrease cholesterol, increase visual acuity, and enhance brain function.
Rationale 2: Coenzyme Q10 is used to prevent heart disease, and as an antioxidant.
Rationale 3: Glucosamine and chondroitin are used to treat joint pain and arthritis.
Rationale 4: Selenium is used to prevent certain types of cancer.

Global Rationale: Glucosamine and chondroitin are used to treat joint pain and arthritis. Fish oil is used to decrease cholesterol, increase visual acuity, and enhance brain function. Coenzyme Q10 is used to prevent heart disease, and as an antioxidant. Selenium is used to prevent certain types of cancer.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: All herbal products contain the same amount of active ingredients is incorrect because not all herbal products contain the same amount of active ingredients.
Rationale 2: Only one active ingredient is in each herb is incorrect because there are multiple active ingredients in each herb.
Rationale 3: All herbs are collected under the same conditions is incorrect because this statement is false. Different companies have different processes for growing and collecting herbs.
Rationale 4: Multiple active ingredients are present in herbs is the correct answer because this can change the amount of active ingredients in a product depending on the amount and part of the herb used to make a product.

Global Rationale: Multiple active ingredients are present in herbs is the correct answer because this can change the amount of active ingredients in a product depending on the amount and part of the herb used to make a product. All herbal products contain the same amount of active ingredients is incorrect because not all herbal products contain the same amount of active ingredients. Only one active ingredient is in each herb is incorrect because there are multiple active ingredients in each herb. All herbs are collected under the same conditions is incorrect because this statement is false. Different companies have different processes for growing and collecting herbs.