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moongchi

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What is St. John's wort used to treat?
 
  a. Rheumatoid arthritis
  b. Asthma
  c. Depression
  d. Viral infections

Question 2

A patient diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and angina reports to the nurse that she is taking an aloe juice drink to treat constipation.
 
  When assessing this patient for adverse interactions, the nurse will prioritize
  a. pulse rate.
  b. blood pressure.
  c. lung sounds.
  d. blood glucose monitoring.



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onowka

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
St. John's wort is used to treat mild depression and heal wounds. The action of St. John's wort is unknown. Studies have shown a prolonged effect of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine as a result of decreased reuptake. Aloe is used to treat arthritis. Ephedra is used to treat asthma. Goldenseal is used to treat viral infections.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Blood glucose would be the priority because when aloe is taken orally, it may have hypoglycemic effects.




moongchi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!


raenoj

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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