A patient asks the nurse about the safety of herbal products in general. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "Consumers should research products and their manufacturers before taking."
b. "Manufacturers are required to list interactions of herbs with drugs and food."
c. "Products manufactured for drug and grocery store chains are safe."
d. "Toxicological analysis is required of all commercial herbal products."
ANS: A
There are no comprehensive regulations of herbal supplements regarding safety and efficacy, so consumers should research herbs and product manufacturers. Companies manufacturing for drug and grocery stores are suspect and do not always list all ingredients on their labels.
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