In relation to botanical medicines, the Dietary Supplement Health ...

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In relation to botanical medicines, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA):
 
  a. Prohibits dietary supplements from being marketed as preventive or curative for specific conditions
  b. Classifies herbal medicines as dietary supplements so they must be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  c. Requires products to display a disclaimer noting that they have not been approved by the DSHEA
  d. Limits dietary supplements to plant extracts

Question 2

A role of the nurse in relation to complementary or alternative products is to:
 
  a. Lobby for legislation to outlaw complementary or alternative therapies.
  b. Encourage patients to consider alternative therapies rather than conventional treatment.
  c. Teach patients that complementary or alternative therapies are generally dangerous and should not be used.
  d. Advise patients to tell their health care providers about complementary or alternative therapies they use because they may affect the actions of prescription drugs.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The DSHEA prohibits claims that dietary supplements can prevent or cure specific conditions. Dietary supplements, which include plant extracts, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and over-the-counter hormonal products, do not require approval as food or drugs. The products must feature a disclaimer that they have not been evaluated by the FDA.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
These therapies can enhance or inhibit prescription drugs or cause other side effects. Therefore, patients need to tell their health care providers about products they use. Although complementary or alternative therapies have gained public support, many still lack scientific evidence of effectiveness.