Which statement indicates that the nurse understands the risks associated with herbal prepara-tions?
a. Herbs are guaranteed to be safe and effec-tive but are not necessarily natural.
b. Herbs require a different type of prescrip-tion than is required for standard pre-scribed medications.
c. Herbs are not classified as drugs and are regulated less strictly by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
d. Herbs are guaranteed to be all natural and of high quality but are not necessarily ef-fective.
C
Herbal preparations are regulated as food and nutritional supplements by the FDA. They do not require a prescription because they are not medications. Unfortunately, herbs are not under regu-lation by the government as drugs, and are not guaranteed to be natural, safe, or effective. This is one of the major disadvantages of herbal therapy.
You might also like to view...
Which question would the community health nurse use as a guide to determine a client's participation in a program?
A) "What does the client know about the current problem?" B) "How does the client view the current situation?" C) "Does the client need special seating?" D) "What does the client want to learn?"
The nurse is working in the role of client health educator. Based on the information in the image, these concepts are components of which topic?
A) Health B) Wellness C) Well-being D) Fitness
A client diagnosed with osteoarthritis tells the nurse about difficulty walking to the bathroom first thing in the morning. Which of the following should the nurse do to assist this client?
1. Suggest she obtain a bedside commode at home 2. Suggest a family member provide the client with a bedpan 3. Consult with physical therapy for an assistive walking device such as a walker or cane 4. Discuss the option of residing in an assisted living facility
During occupational therapy a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia sits staring at a piece of paper. Which response is most therapeutic at this time?
a. "If you prefer to sit and stare for a time, it is acceptable for you to leave.". b. "You seem immobilized by anxiety. Is there anything I can do to help?" c. "Are you having trouble deciding where you want to glue that piece?" d. "Rub the glue stick on the back of the paper.".