Herbal Preparations Have Long Been Used for the Management of Menstrual

Multiple Choice

Herbal preparations have long been used for the management of menstrual problems,including dysmenorrhea,cramping and discomfort,and breast pain.For the nurse to counsel adequately the client who elects to use this alternative modality,understanding the action of these herbal preparations is important.Match the herbal medicine with the appropriate action.

-Valerian,wild yam

A) Uterine antispasmodic
B) Uterotonic
C) Antiinflammatory
D) Estrogen-like luteinizing hormone suppressant
E) Decreases prolactin levels