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Pineappleeh

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Drug-drug or nutrient-drug interactions are likely to occur if the number of medications and/or supplements used by a patient is _____ or more.
 
  a. 3
  b. 5
  c. 8
  d. 10

Question 2

Registered dietitians may encourage patients to use specific herbal supplements
 
  a. that are less expensive than conventional medications.
  b. that they have used themselves and found to be helpful.
  c. that are approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
  d. for which efficacy and safety have been scientifically studied and documented.



meganmoser117

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Answer to Question 1

C
The rule of eight states that if a patient uses more than eight medications and/or supplements, they are likely to have some drug-drug or nutrient-drug interactions.

Answer to Question 2

D
Registered dietitians may encourage patients to use specific herbal supplements for which effi-cacy and safety have been scientifically studied and documented. They would probably also want to make sure that they are safe to use in combination with any other medications the patient uses. Herbal supplements are not necessarily less expensive than conventional medications. Health practitioners should not rely on their own anecdotal experience when making recommendations to patients. Herbal supplements are regulated by the FDA, not by the USDA.



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