A patient with inflammatory arthritis asks about adding an anti-inflammatory herb to the medication regimen to decrease the use of prescription drugs. The nurse suggests the patient discuss the efficacy of which herbs with the health care provider? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Evening primrose
2. St. John's wort
3. Ginger
4. Ginseng
5. Bilberry
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Evening primrose may be helpful in the relief of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory symptoms.
Rationale 2: St. John's wort is believed to reduce inflammation.
Rationale 3: Ginger is thought to reduce inflammation.
Rationale 4: Ginseng is used to enhance the immune system.
Rationale 5: Bilberry is an antioxidant.
Global Rationale: Evening primrose may be helpful in the relief of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory symptoms. St. John's wort and ginger are believed to reduce inflammation. Ginseng is used to enhance the immune system. Bilberry is an antioxidant.
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