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jilianpiloj

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on: Aug 19, 2018
Describe how you would counsel a patient who is taking herbal supplements to treat a medical condition.

Question 2

The Daily Reference Value (DV) for total fat is 65 grams. Beverly's sandwich contained 23 grams of fat. What percentage of the DV was provided by the sandwich?
 A) 18
  B) 28
  C) 35
  D) 48
  E) 58


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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Herbal products are not reliable treatments for medical conditions; there is little evidence demonstrating their effectiveness and safety, and the concentrations of active ingredients in herbal products can vary greatly. Safety concerns include adverse effects, contamination, and herb-drug interactions.

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Reply 2 on: Aug 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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