The pregnant patient has brought an herbal remedy to the clinic to learn about the safety of the remedy

Question

The nurse should include which statements about herbal therapies? "Herbal remedies: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Are subject to FDA approval."
2. "Are used to eliminate certain diseases."
3. "Cannot be sold over the counter."
4. "Are different from homeopathic remedies."
5. "Are not subject to safety and effectiveness testing."

Answer 1

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Rationale 1: Although herbal therapies have been used since ancient times, they are not subject to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) premarket testing for safety and effectiveness.
Rationale 2: Herbal remedies are not used to eliminate disease. They are not FDA-tested.
Rationale 3: Herbal therapies are sold over the counter.
Rationale 4: Homeopathic remedies are not the same as herbal remedies, and are FDA approved.
Rationale 5: Although herbal therapies have been used since ancient times, they are not subject to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) premarket testing for safety and effectiveness.