A client who is taking black cohosh for PMS is talking to the nurse about considering getting pregnant. What would be the best response for the nurse:
a. "Black cohosh will help with your migraine headaches while you are pregnant."
b. "Taking herbals especially black cohosh will decrease your morning sickness."
c. "Pregnancy will eliminate your PMS but continue to take it anyway."
d. "Pregnancy is a contraindication for taking black cohosh."
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Black cohosh does not treat migraine headaches and is contraindicated during pregnancy, due to increased risk of miscarriage.
B Incorrect: Black cohosh does not treat nausea and is contraindicated during pregnancy, due to increased risk of miscarriage.
C Incorrect: Black cohosh is contraindicated during pregnancy, due to increased risk of miscarriage.
D Correct: Black cohosh is contraindicated during pregnancy, due to increased risk of miscarriage.
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