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Name 18 natural/herbal products?
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arnica
black cohosh chondroitin dongquai echinacea feverfew garlic ginger ginkgo ginseng glucosamine hawthorne kava-kava milk thistle SAMe saw palmetto St. John's wort valerian |
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Name 18 natural/herbal products?
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arnica
black cohosh chondroitin dongquai echinacea feverfew garlic ginger ginkgo ginseng glucosamine hawthorne kava-kava milk thistle SAMe saw palmetto St. John's wort valerian |
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Name 18 natural/herbal products?
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arnica
black cohosh chondroitin dongquai echinacea feverfew garlic ginger ginkgo ginseng glucosamine hawthorne kava-kava milk thistle SAMe saw palmetto St. John's wort valerian |
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Natural/herbal products are used for a variety of conditions. Prescriptions are not required and consumers have the choice of many products.
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okay
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Usage of these agents is based on historical and sometimes anecdotal evidence. The FDA has little control over these agents, so currently there is little standardization among products.
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okay
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Contraindications?
Hypersensitivity and most products are ____ extracts that may contain a variety of impurities. |
plant
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Precautions?
Elderly, pediatric, and pregnant or lactating patients should be aware that these agents carry many of the same risks as ____ ____. Patients with serious chronic medical conditions should consult their hcp before use. |
prescription medications
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Interactions?
Which 2 herbal/natural products have the greatest risk for serious interactions? |
St. John's wort
kava-kava |
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ASSESSMENT:
Assess the condition for which the patient is taking the product. |
okay
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List one potential nursing diagnoses?
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Knowledge, deficient, related to disease processes and medication regimen
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Discuss with patient the reason for using the product. Encourage patient to choose products with ___ label, if possible, to guarantee content and purity of medication.
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USP
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EVALUATION:
Clinical response to therapy can be evaluated by? |
Improvement in condition for which medication was taken.
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