A patient with a family history of heart disease asks the nurse ...

[naturalchemist]

A patient with a family history of heart disease asks the nurse to recommend herbs that decrease the risk for heart disease. The nurse suggests the patient discuss which herbs with the health care provider?
 
  1. Flaxseed
  2. Green tea
  3. Soy
  4. Milk thistle
  5. Acai

Question 2

Specialty supplements differ from herbal products in that
 
  1. specialty supplements must be prescribed.
  2. herbal products are more specific in their actions.
  3. specialty supplements are generally targeted for more general conditions.
  4. specialty supplements can come from animal sources.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Flaxseed is believed to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Rationale 2: Green tea is believed to increase LDL and cholesterol, which may reduce the risk for heart disease.
Rationale 3: Soy is believed to help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Rationale 4: Milk thistle is believed to be an antitoxin.
Rationale 5: Acai is an antioxidant.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Specialty supplements can come from animal and plant sources. They are generally more specific than herbs, and targeted for a number of conditions. Prescriptions are not required.

[naturalchemist]

Excellent

[helenmarkerine]

Great answer, keep it coming