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captainjonesify

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The nurse prepares to teach patients about the safety and efficacy of herbal preparations. Which statement would be included in the best plan by the nurse?
 
  1. Herbal preparations must be tested for safety and efficacy prior to marketing.
  2. The label on the herbal preparation is required by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) to be accurate.
  3. Herbal preparations have to meet the same safety and efficacy standards as prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
  4. The manufacturer does not have to prove the safety or efficacy of the herbal preparation.

Question 2

The nurse has been teaching a patient about herbal preparations and determines that additional teaching is required when the patient makes which statement?
 
  1. I should check with you before using an herbal product.
  2. Herbal products usually contain only one active ingredient.
  3. I need to be careful about where I store my herbal product.
  4. Herbal preparations are available in solid and liquid forms.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Herbal products are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for safety standards. They are regulated by a far less rigorous law, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994, which does not require the manufacturer to demonstrate efficacy or safety of the herbal product. The federal government does not require herbal preparations to be tested for safety and efficacy prior to marketing. The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act DSHEA does not regulate the accuracy of the label; the product may or may not contain the product listed, in the amounts claimed. Herbal preparations do not have to meet the same safety standards as prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Herbal products contain multiple active ingredients as opposed to prescription drugs, which contain only one active ingredient. Herbal preparations are available in solid and liquid forms. Patients should check with the nurse before using an herbal product. Where and how an herbal product is stored can affect its potency.




captainjonesify

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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