The pediatric nurse takes a comprehensive health history of a 10-year-old patient and asks the parents about their use of herbal products or home remedies
What information does the nurse know regarding herbal products?
A.
Aloe vera can affect clotting time by decreasing platelets.
B.
Bilberry can cause hypersensitivity in patients with allergies to plants.
C.
Echinacea is contraindicated for patients with autoimmune disorders.
D.
Fennel is contraindicated in patients with diabetes, hypertension, or liver disease.
ANS: C
There are no known side effects for topical application of aloe vera. Bilberry can affect clotting time by decreasing platelet aggregation. Echinacea should not be used for patients with autoimmune disorders, diabetes, AIDS, or HIV. Fennel may have a laxative effect; licorice is contraindicated in patients with diabetes, hypertension, or liver and kidney disease.
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