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Tirant22

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Why must the nurse always ask a patient about his or her use of any herbal supplements or botanicals?
 
  a. Many states do not have regulations about herbal supplements or botanicals.
  b. These substances are illegal and the nurse must report patients' use of them.
  c. Patients who use botanicals seldom take their prescribed drugs.
  d. These substances can interact with a prescribed drug.

Question 2

What major consideration allows a drug to be available over the counter rather than by prescription?
 
  a. Side effects are not induced by the drug.
  b. Over-the-counter drugs must cost less than prescription drugs.
  c. The drug is so mild that no federal regulations are needed.
  d. The drug is safe when the directions for dosage and scheduling are followed.


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mbcrismon

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

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Many herbal supplements and botanicals have effects on cell activity. Sometimes these agents can make drug side effects worse or can reduce the effectiveness of a prescribed drug. Others can actually cause health problems.

Answer to Question 2

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Drugs available over the counter are still subject to federal regulation and do have side effects. Cost is not the most important issue. The main feature that any over-the-counter drug must have before it can be available without a prescription is that harmful effects are not expected when directions for dosage and scheduling are followed.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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