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cmoore54

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A client experiencing occasional minor digestive problems asks the nurse about herbal therapy. Which herbs would the nurse recommend?
 
  1. Tumeric
  2. Green tea
  3. Ginger
  4. Grape seed
  5. Stevia

Question 2

A client with Parkinson disease is admitted to the emergency department with increased tremors and muscle rigidity. Which herb would the nurse expect to find on the client's medication list?
 
  1. Saw palmetto
  2. Garlic
  3. Kava kava
  4. Ginkgo


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

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Tumeric is used to reduce indigestion and dyspepsia.
Rationale 2: Green tea is used to decrease nausea and vomiting.
Rationale 3: Ginger is used to decrease nausea.
Rationale 4: Grape seed is an antioxidant.
Rationale 5: Stevia is a natural sweetener.
Global Rationale: Tumeric is used to reduce indigestion and dyspepsia. Green tea is used to decrease nausea and vomiting. Grape seed is an antioxidant. Stevia is a natural sweetener.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Saw palmetto is used to decrease prostate hyperplasia and does not have an effect on Parkinson symptoms.
Rationale 2: Garlic is used to decrease blood pressure and does not have an effect on Parkinson symptoms.
Rationale 3: Kava kava can worsen Parkinson symptoms.
Rationale 4: Ginkgo is used to improve memory and does not have an effect on Parkinson symptoms.
Global Rationale: Kava kava can worsen Parkinson symptoms. Saw palmetto is used to decrease prostate hyperplasia and does not have an effect on Parkinson symptoms. Garlic is used to decrease blood pressure and does not have an effect on Parkinson symptoms. Ginkgo is used to improve memory and does not have an effect on Parkinson symptoms.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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