Deck 48: Herbal and Dietary Supplement Therapy

Question 1

Aloe gel for topical use has been marketed to treat which conditions? (Select all that apply.)

A) Sunburn
B) Psoriasis
C) Migraine headaches
D) Pain and inflammation
E) Itching

Answer 1

Sunburn
Psoriasis
Pain and inflammation
Itching

Question 2

A patient calls inquiring about herbal treatment of hypercholesterolemia and other nonpharmaceutical measures to lower his cholesterol level. Which are important concepts to include in the response to this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) Maintain daily dose of black cohosh.
B) Drink one to four cups of green tea daily.
C) Ingest one fresh clove of garlic daily.
D) Maintain daily aspirin dose.
E) Avoid concurrent use of garlic with ginkgo, ginger, feverfew, and ginseng.

Answer 2

Drink one to four cups of green tea daily.
Ingest one fresh clove of garlic daily.
Avoid concurrent use of garlic with ginkgo, ginger, feverfew, and ginseng.

Question 3

Which statement about dietary supplements is true?

A) Dietary supplements are considered safe and effective.
B) Dietary supplements have not been tested for safety or efficacy.
C) There are no serious adverse effects to taking dietary supplements.
D) Dietary supplements have full FDA and USP approval.

Answer 3

Dietary supplements have not been tested for safety or efficacy.

Question 4

Which symptoms are consistent with a paradoxical response associated with melatonin use? (Select all that apply.)

A) Drowsiness
B) Agitation
C) Insomnia
D) Poor concentration
E) Jet lag

Question 5

The use of which medication would alert the nurse to educate the patient about using Ginkgo biloba cautiously?

A) Antiemetics
B) Anti-inflammatories
C) Anticoagulants
D) Antibiotics

Question 6

What is the primary use of echinacea?

A) Reduce premenstrual symptoms
B) Decrease blood pressure
C) Stimulate the immune system
D) Increase energy

Question 7

A high school male athlete reports that he is taking creatine supplements to enhance his athletic performance and bulk up his muscles. Which are important teaching points and recommendations for this supplement? (Select all that apply.)

A) Adverse effects may include muscle cramping, dehydration, GI bloating, and diarrhea.
B) Inform the health care provider of usage, should future nephrotoxic medicines be prescribed.
C) It is important to limit fluid.
D) Creatine causes a weight gain of 3 to 6 pounds because of water retention.
E) Recommended dosage is 5 to 6 g four times daily for 5 to 7 days, followed by doses of 2 g/day.

Question 8

Which dietary supplement should be used with extreme caution if the patient is on a platelet inhibitor?

A) Aloe
B) Ephedra
C) Green tea
D) Garlic

Question 9

What is St. John's wort used to treat?

A) Rheumatoid arthritis
B) Asthma
C) Depression
D) Viral infections

Question 10

For what is black cohosh used?

A) Preventing miscarriage during the first trimester
B) Reducing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome
C) Providing antispasmodic activity of the GI system
D) Controlling migraine headaches

Question 11

Which dietary supplement is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia?

A) Ginkgo
B) Ephedra
C) Garlic
D) Saw palmetto

Question 12

Which is a therapeutic effect of valerian?

A) Lower HDLs and raise LDLs
B) Prevent infection
C) Promote relaxation and sleep
D) Elevate mood

Question 13

Which herb is used to stimulate the innate immune system?

A) Aloe
B) Echinacea
C) Chamomile
D) Ginger

Question 14

Which effects are attributed to green tea? (Select all that apply.)

A) Lower cholesterol
B) Lower triglycerides and LDLs
C) Raise HDLs
D) Lower blood glucose
E) Preventing calcium loss
F) Preventing viral infection

Question 15

Which herbal medicine may improve a patient's short-term memory loss and cognitive function?

A) Ginger
B) Green tea
C) Feverfew
D) Ginkgo biloba extract