An older adult client is being seen for the first time at the outpatient geriatric clinic. As a com-ponent of the nursing admission history, the nurse inquires about the use of herbs and other sup-plements
The basis for this inquiry is that such herbal therapy:
a. may interact with prescription medica-tions.
b. is hazardous when used by older adults.
c. replaces the need for prescription medica-tions.
d. causes excessive sedation in older adults.
ANS: A
The gerontological nurse has the obligation to ask questions and obtain specific information about the use of herbs and supplements because they may interact with prescription medications. When used cautiously and with knowledge of potential interactions with other medications, herbs and supplements are not hazardous. They do not replace the need for prescription medications. Not all herbs and supplements cause excessive sedation.
You might also like to view...
The nurse explains that the main goal of gerontological rehabilitation nurses (GRNs) is to provide rehabilitative care, and also to teach:
a. restoration. b. prevention. c. adaptive skills. d. positive reinforcement.
A prescriber orders sumatriptan (Imitrex) for a patient for a migraine headache. Prior to administration of this drug, it would be important for the nurse to gather which vital assessment information?
a. Does the patient have a family history of migraines? b. Has the patient taken ergotamine in the past 24 hours? c. Has the patient taken acetaminophen in the past 3 hours? d. Is the patient allergic to sulfa compounds?
When caring for a client receiving a methotrexate infusion, the nurse should:
a. administer leucovorin immediately after the infusion of methotrexate. b. increase the client's intravenous fluids, if the specific gravity falls below 1.010. c. discontinue the infusion, if nausea and vomiting develop. d. premedicate the client with prednisone to prevent hemorrhagic cystitis.
Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, and Tums are examples of ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).