Author Question: The patient takes several prescription medications and asks the nurse about using complementary and ... (Read 76 times)

acc299 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The patient takes several prescription medications and asks the nurse about using complementary and alternative medicine. What is the best reply by the nurse?

1. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a good idea that you should discuss with your doctor.
2. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an approach that might reduce your need for medications.
3. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) might help, but you will still need your medications.
4. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has not been demonstrated to help with your kind of symptoms.

Question 2

The patient is being treated for a cardiac dysrhythmia with amiodarone (Cordarone). The patient has elevated liver function tests (LFTs). Which assessment finding would the nurse suspect as contributing to the elevated liver function tests LFTs?

1. The patient was taking Kava-Kava for anxiety.
2. The patient was taking Echinacea to treat cold symptoms.
3. The patient was taking St. John's wort for depression.
4. The patient was taking gingko biloba for memory problems.

Dunkey · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: From a pharmacology perspective, much of the value of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies lies in their ability to reduce the need for medications. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has been demonstrated to alleviate many patient symptoms. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) often reduces the need for prescription medications. The nurse can answer the patient's questions; they do not need to be referred to the physician.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Echinacea and amiodarone (Cardorone) can lead to hepatotoxicity. There isn't any interaction between St. John's wort and amiodarone (Cordarone). There isn't any interaction between Kava and amiodarone (Cordarone). There isn't any interaction between gingko biloba and amiodarone (Cordarone).