Question 1

Which herb may be used to treat liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Treatment of liver disease is an action of milk thistle.

Question 2

A nurse is instructing a client about safe use of herbal supplements. Which client could use herbal therapy most safely?

Accepted Answer

Herbal supplements should not be used with children, pregnant or nursing women, or older adults.

Question 3

Isolating components of an herb leads to more reliable dosing and results in which form?

Accepted Answer

Extracts are made by isolating certain components, resulting in more reliable dosing. They can be made by dissolving the herb in a solvent such as alcohol or water.

Question 4

The effects of St. John's wort are expected to manifest in:

Accepted Answer

To reach therapeutic levels, St. John's wort must be taken for 4 to 8 weeks.

Question 5

Which statement is true about saw palmetto?

Accepted Answer

Saw palmetto is known for its antiandrogenic properties, used in treating benign prostatic hypertrophy and urinary conditions.

Question 6

A client enters the nurse practitioner's office complaining of menstrual cramps and an irregular menstrual cycle. The client states that she has been taking an herb that has been used to address these symptoms. Which herb may she be referring to?

Accepted Answer

Dong quai is frequently used with premenstrual, menstrual, and menopausal symptoms.

Question 7

A client is receiving chemotherapy to treat a solid organ tumor. The client admits to the nurse that he has been drinking Chinese teas to treat the disease. What is the appropriate response from the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Clients have the right to use complementary treatments, but it is the responsibility of nurses to ensure that no unsafe interactions exist.

Question 8

Which herb may lower seizure threshold if taken with anticonvulsants?

Accepted Answer

Evening primrose has been found to lower seizure threshold if it is combined with anticonvulsants.

Question 9

The client is being treated for hypertension. He tells the nurse that he has been taking Yohimbe. The nurse anticipates a(n) _____ drug effect and _____ hypertension as a result of this self-medication.

Accepted Answer

The client who is hypertensive will likely experience a decreased effect from his antihypertensive medication and an increase in his hypertension if he is simultaneously taking Yohimbe.

Question 10

The client who is self-medicating with psyllium and also being treated with _____ is most likely to experience a drug interaction.

Accepted Answer

Lithium has been found to interact with psyllium, producing decreased drug absorption.

Question 11

The client who is self-medicating with cayenne and also being treated with _____ is most likely to experience a drug interaction.

Accepted Answer

Theophylline has been found to interact with cayenne, producing increased drug absorption.

Question 12

Which herb is frequently used to treat digestive disorders?

Accepted Answer

Peppermint is commonly used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, and cholecystitis.

Question 13

Appropriate labeling on an herbal product may include which information?

Accepted Answer

The following recommended information should be on the label of herbal products: scientific name of product and parts of the plant used in preparation; manufacturer's name and address; batch and lot numbers; and dates of manufacture and expiration.

Question 14

Which herbal preparation is a client most likely to select as a laxative?

Accepted Answer

Aloe vera is commonly used as a laxative.

Quiz 10: Herbal Therapy With Nursing Implications