NCLEX style questions Lehne Ch.108
A patient asks the nurse for a supplement that can be used to prevent motion sickness during a vacation cruise. The nurse suggests which supplement? A Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) B Garlic (Allium sativum) C Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ-10) D Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
A Ginger root (Zingiber officinale)
Which product did the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban in the United States because of the serious adverse effects of myocardial infarction, stroke, and death? A Ma huang (Ephedra) B Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) C St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) D Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens)
A Ma huang (Ephedra)
The patient is prescribed warfarin [Coumadin] to treat deep vein thrombosis. The nurse is teaching the patient about dietary supplements that have the potential to interfere with coumadin therapy. What herbs should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A Echinacea B Garlic C Ginger root D Gingko biloba E Valerian
B Garlic C Ginger root D Gingko biloba
The nurse is completing an admission assessment for a patient who requires treatment of an anxiety disorder. The patient states "I take the dietary supplement kava every day to help my anxiety and stress." The nurse understands the patient is at risk for which serious adverse effect? A Stroke B Hepatoxicity C Suicidal behavior D Acute renal failure
B Hepatoxicity
A patient is taking black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) for relief of menopausal symptoms. The nurse should caution her about adverse interactive effects with which conventional medication? A Docusate sodium [Colace] B Insulin C Furosemide [Lasix] D Aspirin
B Insulin
The nurse is preparing the discharge teaching plan for a patient who had a mechanical valve replacement and has been prescribed coumadin. The nurse reviews the patient's medication history and notes the patient is taking the herbal supplement glucosamine to treat osteoarthritis. Which instructions should the nurse give to this patient? A Increase consumption of foods high in vitamin K. B Do not take any dietary or herbal supplements. C Notify the healthcare provider immediately if you experience any signs of bleeding. D Research studies have shown there is no benefit in using herbs to treat medical conditions.
C Notify the healthcare provider immediately if you experience any signs of bleeding.
Which information on the product label of an herbal supplement would comply with the regulations established by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA)? A Lowers cholesterol B Relieves menopausal hot flashes C Supports the immune system D Reduces pain of arthritis
C Supports the immune system
The nurse recognizes that the supplement echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia) should not be taken as prolonged therapy for patients with which condition? A Peptic ulcer disease B Diabetes C Glaucoma D Tuberculosis
D Tuberculosis
