The nurse is planning care for an anxious patient receiving antidepressant medication. Which alternative therapy could the nurse incorporate in the care plan without being con-cerned about untoward interactions?
a. St. John's wort
b. Homeopathy
c. Ginseng
d. Yoga
ANS: D
Yoga and meditation are accepted alternative or complementary therapies for patients with anxiety disorders. Patients report relaxation with use of yoga. There are no untoward side effects of drug-herb interactions with the use of yoga. Untoward effects are possible with ingestion of herbal medicines or homeopathic remedies.
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