The client states that an herbal supplement is "better" because it is standardized. What is the nurse's best response regarding standardization?
1. It shows which products were tested for their efficacy.
2. It shows which supplements underwent clinical trials.
3. It allows for a comparison of potency among herbal products.
4. It indicates which products are FDA-approved.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Standardization ensures a given amount of ingredient is in the product, but does not ensure efficacy.
Rationale 2: Supplements do not undergo clinical trials.
Rationale 3: Standardization uses a marker substance, such as a percentage of an herb's active ingredient, to quantify a product's potency. This can allow for strength comparisons among available products, but it does not address efficacy or safety.
Rationale 4: The FDA does not approve herbal supplements.
Global Rationale: Standardization uses a marker substance, such as a percentage of an herb's active ingredient, to quantify a product's potency. This can allow for strength comparisons among available products, but it does not address efficacy or safety. Standardization ensures a given amount of ingredient is in the product, but does not ensure efficacy. Supplements do not undergo clinical trials. The FDA does not approve herbal supplements.
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