The nurse caring for clients in the hospital setting asks the clients if they take any herbal supplements or homeopathic remedies. Why is this information important?

Question

A) To continue the patient's personal regimen in the hospital
B) To encourage the client to provide personal information
C) To determine if the client has any drug allergies
D) To prevent drug interactions with prescribed medications

Answer 1

D
Feedback:
The primary care provider may not be aware that the client takes supplements of herbs or homeopathic remedies. Herbs and homeopathic remedies may have potential drug interactions with a prescribed medication. The supplement may potentially increase or decrease the desired effect of the medication or treatment. Combinations of herbal supplements or of supplements and prescribed medications may also produce life-threatening adverse effects.