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kamilo84

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Herbs and plants can be useful in treating a variety of conditions. Which treatment should a nurse determine is appropriate for a client experiencing frequent migraine headaches?
 
  1. Saint John's wort combined with an antidepressant
  2. Ginger root combined with a beta-blocker
  3. Feverfew, used according to directions
  4. Kava-kava added to a regular diet

Question 2

In 1949, an Australian physician discovered which therapy to be an effective treatment for bipolar (manic-depressive) illness?
 
  a. Insulin therapy
  b. Water/ice therapy
  c. Lithium carbonate therapy
  d. Electroconvulsive therapy


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
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Rationale: The nurse should determine that the appropriate treatment for a client experiencing frequent migraine headaches is the herb feverfew. Feverfew is effective in either fresh leaf or freeze-dried form. It is considered to be safe in reasonable doses.

Answer to Question 2

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To this day, lithium is a treatment that is used to effectively balance the manic states and depressive states of bipolar disorder. None of the other therapies listed is effective for bipolar disorder.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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