A client visits her health care provider for her annual physical. She questions the nurse regarding the use of an herbal supplement that she saw advertised on television for weight loss. What information can the nurse share with her client?
a. The production of herbal medicines is not regulated by the FDA.
b. Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), the FDA is responsible for ensuring that a dietary supplement is safe before it is marketed.
c. Herbal medicines are tested by the FDA to determine if they have interactions with prescribed medications.
d. Herbal medicines, while not approved by the FDA, are considered harmless.
a. The production of herbal medicines is not regulated by the FDA.
FEEDBACK:
a. The production of herbal medicines is not regulated by the FDA.
b. Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), the dietary manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that a dietary supplement is safe before it is marketed. Try again.
c. The FDA does not test supplements. Try again.
d. There are documented interactions with specific herbal supplements and prescribed medications. Try again.
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