Question 1

A patient reports frequent sleep disturbances. Which interventions could be considered to help improve the patient's sleep pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aromatherapy 
B)  Chamomile 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Valerian 
E)  SAM-e 
A)  Aromatherapy 
B)  Chamomile 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Valerian 
E)  SAM-e

Question 2

Which important points should the nurse teach a patient about using herbal preparations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Check active and inactive ingredients. 
B)  Discontinue use if adverse effects occur. 
C)  Avoid herbals during pregnancy and breastfeeding. 
D)  Buying from online sources is preferable and cheaper. 
E)  Inform your health care provider about the use of herbals. 
A)  Check active and inactive ingredients. 
B)  Discontinue use if adverse effects occur. 
C)  Avoid herbals during pregnancy and breastfeeding. 
D)  Buying from online sources is preferable and cheaper. 
E)  Inform your health care provider about the use of herbals.

Question 3

During an assessment interview, a patient who reports a high level of pain says, "I've been using St. John's wort in small doses for about a week." When the nurse assesses the patient what would the expected findings be?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased pain 
B)  Mental confusion 
C)  High anxiety level 
D)  Slurred speech 
A)  Decreased pain 
B)  Mental confusion 
C)  High anxiety level 
D)  Slurred speech

Question 4

Which traditional, complementary, and alternative therapy may be safely combined with traditional Western medicine in the treatment of anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electroconvulsive therapy 
B)  Megadoses of vitamins 
C)  Meditative practices 
D)  Herbal therapy 
A)  Electroconvulsive therapy 
B)  Megadoses of vitamins 
C)  Meditative practices 
D)  Herbal therapy

Question 5

A patient in good health and without any major health needs says, "I want to try some nutritional supplements I read about on the Internet." What information would be appropriate for the nurse to include in a response?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Most healthy people who eat a balanced diet do not need nutritional supplements." 
B)  "Research has not supported claims that various nutritional supplements create significant benefits in healthy people." 
C)  "Some nutritional supplements are proven to significantly delay aging and reduce the incidence of age-related diseases like cancer." 
D)  "I am glad you are actively engaged in managing your health by trusting information from the Internet." 
E)  "Researchers are still studying the benefits and side effects of many supplements. We should know more in the years to come." 
A)  "Most healthy people who eat a balanced diet do not need nutritional supplements." 
B)  "Research has not supported claims that various nutritional supplements create significant benefits in healthy people." 
C)  "Some nutritional supplements are proven to significantly delay aging and reduce the incidence of age-related diseases like cancer." 
D)  "I am glad you are actively engaged in managing your health by trusting information from the Internet." 
E)  "Researchers are still studying the benefits and side effects of many supplements. We should know more in the years to come."

Question 6

Select the best desired outcome for a patient who uses valerian.

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient will report that stress level is lower. 
B)  The patient will report undisturbed sleep throughout the night. 
C)  The patient will report increased interest in recreational activities. 
D)  The patient will report early morning waking without an alarm clock. 
A)  The patient will report that stress level is lower. 
B)  The patient will report undisturbed sleep throughout the night. 
C)  The patient will report increased interest in recreational activities. 
D)  The patient will report early morning waking without an alarm clock.

Question 7

A patient with a history of asthma says, "I've been very nervous lately. I think aromatherapy will help. I am ordering $250 worth of oils from an Internet site that promised swift results." Select the nurse's best action.

Accepted Answer

A)  Support the patient's efforts to become informed and to find health solutions. 
B)  Suggest the patient check with friends who have tried aromatherapy for treatment of anxiety. 
C)  Remind the patient, "If you spend that much on oils, you may not be able to buy your prescribed medication." 
D)  Tell the patient, "Aromatherapy can complicate respiratory problems such as asthma. Let's consider some other options." 
A)  Support the patient's efforts to become informed and to find health solutions. 
B)  Suggest the patient check with friends who have tried aromatherapy for treatment of anxiety. 
C)  Remind the patient, "If you spend that much on oils, you may not be able to buy your prescribed medication." 
D)  Tell the patient, "Aromatherapy can complicate respiratory problems such as asthma. Let's consider some other options."

Question 8

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical treatment based on which of the following beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A)  That insertion of needles in key locations will drain toxic energies 
B)  That pressure on meridian points will correct problems in energy flow 
C)  That insertion of needles modulates the flow of energy along body meridians 
D)  That taking small doses of noxious substances will alleviate specific symptoms 
A)  That insertion of needles in key locations will drain toxic energies 
B)  That pressure on meridian points will correct problems in energy flow 
C)  That insertion of needles modulates the flow of energy along body meridians 
D)  That taking small doses of noxious substances will alleviate specific symptoms

Exam 35: Integrative and Complimentary Therapies

A patient reports frequent sleep disturbances. Which interventions could be considered to help improve the patient's sleep pattern?

Which important points should the nurse teach a patient about using herbal preparations?

During an assessment interview, a patient who reports a high level of pain says, "I've been using St. John's wort in small doses for about a week." When the nurse assesses the patient what would the expected findings be?

Which traditional, complementary, and alternative therapy may be safely combined with traditional Western medicine in the treatment of anxiety disorder?

A patient in good health and without any major health needs says, "I want to try some nutritional supplements I read about on the Internet." What information would be appropriate for the nurse to include in a response?

Select the best desired outcome for a patient who uses valerian.

A patient with a history of asthma says, "I've been very nervous lately. I think aromatherapy will help. I am ordering $250 worth of oils from an Internet site that promised swift results." Select the nurse's best action.

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical treatment based on which of the following beliefs?

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