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An off-label use of a drug means that the drug was found without a label and its actual contents are not known. has been found to be safe when used as directed and no restrictions are needed. is being used for an indication not listed in the approved indications noted by the FDA. has expired but is still found to be useful when used as directed.

is being used for an indication not listed in the approved indications noted by the FDA.

. A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The patient has reported that he frequently uses herbal remedies. Before administering any antidiabetic medications, the nurse should caution the patient about the use of which of the following herbal therapies? Glucosamine Ginseng St. John's wort Juniper berries Garlic Kava

Ginseng Juniper berries Garlic

Drugs can be advertised in the mass media only if the FDA indication is clearly stated. the actual use is never stated. adverse effects and precautions are stated if the use is stated. all adverse effects are clearly stated.

adverse effects and precautions are stated if the use is stated.

Herbal treatments and alternative therapies are considered drugs and regulated by the FDA. are considered dietary supplements and are not regulated by the FDA. have no restrictions on claims and advertising. contain no drugs, only natural substances.

are considered dietary supplements and are not regulated by the FDA.

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are drugs that are deemed to be safe when used as directed. harmless to the public. too old to be tested. cheaper to use than prescription drugs.

deemed to be safe when used as directed.

The home health care industry is booming because there is a shortage of hospital beds. patients feel safer at home and prefer to be cared for at home. patients are going home sooner and becoming responsible for their own care sooner than in the past. the nursing shortage makes it difficult to care for patients in hospitals.

patients are going home sooner and becoming responsible for their own care sooner than in the past.

When taking a health history, the nurse should include specific questions about the use of OTC drugs and alternative therapies. This is an important aspect of the health history because many insurance policies cover these drugs. patients should be reprimanded about the use of these products. patients often do not consider them to be drugs and do not report their use. patients should never use these products when taking prescription drugs. these products can mask or alter presenting signs and symptoms. many of these products interact with traditional prescription drugs.

patients often do not consider them to be drugs and do not report their use.these products can mask or alter presenting signs and symptoms. many of these products interact with traditional prescription drugs.

The cost of drug therapy is a major consideration in most areas because generic drugs are always cheaper. the high cost of drugs combined with more fixed-income consumers puts constraints on drug use. pharmacies usually carry only one drug from each class. patients like to shop around and get the best drug for their money

the high cost of drugs combined with more fixed-income consumers puts constraints on drug use.