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joesmith1212

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The 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act impacted herbal therapies in what way?
 
  a. Allowed for labeling of herbal medicines as safe
  b. Allowed herbs to be sold as dietary supplements
  c. Classified herbs as beneficial, harmful, or neutral
  d. Classified herbs as natural foods

Question 2

Which medication could cause an abnormal drug interaction in a patient taking an antidepressant medication?
 
  a. Digoxin
  b. Aspirin
  c. Chamomile
  d. Ginger


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emilymalinowski12

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 allowed companies to sell herbs as dietary supplements as long as no health claims are written on their labels. Herbal medicines do not undergo the same rigorous research as pharmaceuticals, so most have not received approval for use as drugs and are not regulated. Therefore, they cannot be labeled as safe. Herbs do not come with classification systems. Herbal supplements come in a variety of packages, elixirs, pills, salves, and tinctures, and being labeled a dietary supplement does not necessarily imply that the supplement is a food product.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Chamomile is known to cause drowsiness. Other herbal supplements can affect serotonin levels in the brain and can affect antidepressant medication. A patient should check with a provider before combining herbal supplements with medications. Antidepressants do not interact with digoxin, aspirin, or ginger.


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