Describe how you would counsel a patient who is taking herbal supplements to treat a medical condition
Herbal products are not reliable treatments for medical conditions; there is little evidence demonstrating their effectiveness and safety, and the concentrations of active ingredients in herbal products can vary greatly. Safety concerns include adverse effects, contamination, and herb-drug interactions.
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A. sodium B. potassium C. vitamin D D. beta-carotene
Ionized calcium is removed from the blood via each of the following except ____.?
A) ?secretion into the digestive tract B) ?excretion in the urine C) ?mixed into perspiration D) ?uptake by tissues
The treatment of binge-eating disorder focuses on _____
a. increasing body weight to normal b. calorie restriction c. relieving nausea d. the underlying psychological issues e. treating iron deficiency
Water is involved in _____
a. causing kidney stones b. acting as a lubricant around joints c. serving as a precipitate of minerals and vitamins d. causing gallstones e. converting lipids to amino acids