The major focus regarding nursing education for the older adult ...

[gonzo233]

The major focus regarding nursing education for the older adult regarding the use of herbal sup-plements is the:
 
  a. high risk of herbal overdose since the manufacturing process lacks effective controls.
  b. likelihood that the client will substitute herbals for more expensive prescribed medications.
  c. expense of the herbal supplements since they are seldom covered by insurance.
  d. possibility of dangerous interactions be-tween herbals and the client's prescription medications.

Question 2

The nurse is confident that the client who chooses to take red rice yeast daily for dyslipidemia has an understanding of its possible side effects when the client:
 
  a. has regular laboratory work to monitor cholesterol levels.
  b. shows caution by slowly rising from the chair.
  c. states, If I start noticing muscle pain, I'll stop taking the pills.
  d. schedules regular, yearly glaucoma screenings.

[ms_sulzle]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A major issue in the use of herb and other supplements is the risk for interactions. This is espe-cially a concern due to the number of medications already taken by elders. While the remaining options are all legitimate concerns, they are not unique to the older adult consumer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Persons need to know the potential side effects of red yeast rice, similar to those of lovastatin, such as muscle pain. Regular cholesterol monitoring will not aid in the identification or manage-ment of possible side effects. The need to rise slowly from a chair is not directly related to the side effect of muscle pain. There is no current research to support the need for regular glaucoma screens as a precaution when taking red rice yeast.

[gonzo233]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[strudel15]

Great answer, keep it coming