This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Valerian tea causes relaxation and can be used to help a patient fall asleep. Overdosage of valerian ... (Read 68 times)

Awilson837

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 509
on: Jul 24, 2018
Valerian tea causes relaxation and can be used to help a patient fall asleep. Overdosage of valerian (more than 2.5 gm/dose) may lead to:
 
  1. Cardiac disturbances
  2. Central nervous system depression
  3. Respiratory depression
  4. Skin rashes

Question 2

When melatonin is used to induce sleep, the recommendation is that the patient:
 
  1. Take 10 mg 30 minutes before bed nightly
  2. Take 1 to 5 mg 30 minutes before bed nightly
  3. Not take melatonin more than three nights a week
  4. Combine melatonin with zolpidem (Ambien) for the greatest impact on sleep


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

reelove4eva

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1

Answer to Question 2

3


Awilson837

  • Member
  • Posts: 509
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help

Liamb2179

  • Member
  • Posts: 365
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Dogs have been used in studies to detect various cancers in human subjects. They have been trained to sniff breath samples from humans that were collected by having them breathe into special tubes. These people included 55 lung cancer patients, 31 breast cancer patients, and 83 cancer-free patients. The dogs detected 54 of the 55 lung cancer patients as having cancer, detected 28 of the 31 breast cancer patients, and gave only three false-positive results (detecting cancer in people who didn't have it).

Did you know?

In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.

Did you know?

Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.

Did you know?

Although the Roman numeral for the number 4 has always been taught to have been "IV," according to historians, the ancient Romans probably used "IIII" most of the time. This is partially backed up by the fact that early grandfather clocks displayed IIII for the number 4 instead of IV. Early clockmakers apparently thought that the IIII balanced out the VIII (used for the number 8) on the clock face and that it just looked better.

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

Fall & Injury Prevention Mnemonic Fall & Injury Prevention Mnemonic
Scheduling patient appointments by telephone. Scheduling patient appointments by telephone.
The reminder card should be completed and handed to the patient after the appointment is scheduled. The reminder card should be completed and handed to the patient after the appointment is scheduled.
Aquamatic pad and heating unit provide dry heat treatment to a patient’s arm. Aquamatic pad and heating unit provide dry heat treatment to a patient’s arm.
Promoting Adherence in the Older Adult Patient Promoting Adherence in the Older Adult Patient
Video: Dissociative Disorders (Part 1)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library