The patient presenting to the clinic for coldlike symptoms tells the nurse she has been taking echinacea for three weeks
During history taking, what information is it important for the nurse to know with regard to contraindications related to taking echinacea? a. Has the patient been experiencing headaches?
b. Does the patient have diabetes or asthma?
c. Has the patient had gastrointestinal disturbances?
d. Is the patient taking oral contraceptives?
B
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A Headaches are not listed as a contraindication to taking echinacea. Headaches may be caused by taking valerian.
B Echinacea is contraindicated in patients with diabetes, asthma, cancer, autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis, tuberculosis, leukemia, human immunodeficiency virus–acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, lupus, or allergies to the daisy family, and should not be used for longer than eight weeks.
C Gastrointestinal disturbance is not listed as a contraindication to taking echinacea. Gastrointestinal disturbance may be caused by taking valerian.
D Taking oral contraceptives is not listed as a contraindication to taking echinacea. Oral contraceptives may interact with saw palmetto.
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