Author Question: Herbal preparations have long been used for the management of menstrual problems, including ... (Read 84 times)

asmith134 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Herbal preparations have long been used for the management of menstrual problems, including dysmenorrhea, cramping and discomfort, and breast pain.

For the nurse to counsel adequately the client who elects to use this alternative modality, it is important to understand the action of these herbal preparations. Match the herbal medicine with the appropriate action.
a. Uterine antispasmodic
b. Uterotonic
c. Antiinflammatory
d. Estrogen-like luteinizing hormone suppressant
e. Decreases prolactin levels

48. Fennel, dong quai

49. Chaste tree fruit

50. Black cohosh

51. Valerian, wild yam

52. Ginger

Question 2

The exact cause of breast cancer remains undetermined. Researchers have found that there are many common risk factors that increase a woman's chance of developing a malignancy.

It is essential for the nurse who provides care to women of any age to be aware of which of the following risk factors (Select all that apply)?
a. Family history
b. Late menarche
c. Early menopause
d. Race
e. Nulliparity or first pregnancy after age 30

raenoj · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

48. ANS: B
49. ANS: E
50. ANS: D
51. ANS: A
52. ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E
Family history, race, and nulliparity are known risk factors for the development of breast cancer. Other risk factors include age, personal history of cancer, high socioeconomic status, sedentary lifestyle, hormone replacement therapy, recent use of oral contraceptives, never having breastfed a child, and drinking more than one alcoholic beverage per day. Early menarche and late menopause are risk factors for breast malignancy, not late menarche and early menopause.