CAM includes biological therapies and alternate health care ...

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CAM includes biological therapies and alternate health care systems. What is an example of an alternate health care system?
 
  1. Herbal therapies
  2. Nutritional supplements
  3. Special diets
  4. Naturopathy

Question 2

What herbal product is most appropriate for the nurse to advise the menopausal client to take in order to alleviate her symptoms?
 
  1. Valerian
  2. Ginger
  3. Black cohosh
  4. Cranberry tablets

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: Herbal therapies are an example of a biological therapy.
Rationale 2: Nutritional supplements are an example of a biological therapy.
Rationale 3: Special diets are an example of a biological therapy.
Rationale 4: Naturopathy is an example of an alternate health care system.

Global Rationale: Naturopathy is an example of an alternate health care system. Herbal therapies, nutritional supplements, and naturopathy are all examples of a biological therapy.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Valerian is used to relieve stress and promote sleep.
Rationale 2: Ginger is used to relieve GI upset and motion sickness, and is an anti-inflammatory.
Rationale 3: Black cohosh is used to treat menopause symptoms.
Rationale 4: Cranberry is primarily used for prevention of UTI.

Global Rationale: Black cohosh is used to treat menopause symptoms. Valerian is used to relieve stress and promote sleep. Ginger is used to relieve GI upset and motion sickness, and is an anti-inflammatory. Cranberry is primarily used for prevention of UTI.

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