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clmills979

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The nurse is caring for a 36-year-old male patient newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The patient asks if he can continue to take echinacea to help boost his immune system. The nurse's best response is
 
  a. Limit use to no more than 8 weeks at a time.
  b. Echinacea use is not recommended for patients with autoimmune diseases.
  c. What other medications are you taking?
  d. That is a decision that you will need to make independently.

Question 2

The use of which medication would alert the nurse to educate the patient about using ginkgo biloba cautiously?
 
  a. Antiemetics
  b. Anti-inflammatories
  c. Anticoagulants
  d. Antibiotics


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Because echinacea appears to be an immunomodulator, it is not recommended for patients with autoimmune diseases, such as MS.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Ginkgolides inhibit platelet activating factor, inhibiting platelet aggregation. Ginkgo does not interact with antiemetics, anti-inflammatories, or antibiotics.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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