Isolating components of an herb leads to more reliable dosing and results in which form?
a. Dried herb
b. Extract
c. Syrup
d. Oil
ANS: B
Extracts are made by isolating certain components, resulting in more reliable dosing. They can be made by dissolving the herb in a solvent such as alcohol or water.
You might also like to view...
While performing data collection for a client who has recently had her pregnancy confirmed, the client reports taking daily herbal supplements. What action by the nurse is of the highest priority?
1. Instruct the client to increase the supplements to promote nutritional well-being. 2. Advise the client to reduce the amount of supplements taken to allow for the prescribed prenatal vitamins being taken. 3. Encourage the client to speak with the healthcare provider about the herbal supplements. 4. Record the client's reports on the permanent medical record.
An older adult client is diagnosed with a left cerebral hemorrhage. To meet the needs of the client and family, the nurse will provide teaching in which areas?
Select all that apply. A) Time adjustment to complete activities B) How to use a sign board C) Nutrition support D) Transfer techniques E) Information about impulse control
One of the most commonly used tools in health care organizations is SWOT analysis. What is the definition for S?
A) Internal attributes that help an organization achieve its objectives B) Internal attributes that challenge an organization in achieving its objectives C) External conditions that promote achievement of organizational objectives D) External conditions that challenge or threaten the achievement of organizational objectives
Pulse pressure is a good indicator of which of the following??
A) Cardiac output B) Stroke volume C) Blood pressure D) Heart rate