The nurse finds on assessing a client with depression that she is taking St. John's wort (hypericum)
The nurse knows that while this biological extract has some advantages over commonly prescribed drugs for depression, it also has disadvantages such as: a. nonstandard preparation, so the amount of hypericum may vary among manufacturers
b. much more expensive cost of preparation than other commonly prescribed drugs
c. blood testing required every week for dyscrasias
d. purchase amounts limited to a 2-week supply
A
St. John's wort (hypericum), which is an over-the-counter medication for depression, may have a nonstandard preparation and the amount of hypericum may vary among manufacturers. Other disadvantages of St. John's wort include that it may be less effective than prescription drug therapy or cognitive therapy. In addition, drug interactions can occur and may be significant.
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