Complementary and Alternative Therapies Quiz

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A nurse is teaching a patient about the use of complementary and alternative therapies (CATs). Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?

Acupuncture can help alleviate my chronic back pain.

I should stop taking some herbal products a few weeks before surgery.

Yoga can help me manage my stress and improve my flexibility.

I can use herbal supplements without consulting my doctor since they are natural. (correct)

A patient asks the nurse about the benefits of garlic as a complementary therapy. The nurse should inform the patient that garlic is commonly used for:

Preventing upper respiratory infections.

Improving digestion.

Treating anxiety and depression.

Lowering high cholesterol levels. (correct)

A patient taking warfarin asks if they can use ginkgo biloba to improve memory. What is the nurse's best response?

You should avoid ginkgo biloba, as it may increase the risk of bleeding. (correct)

You can use it, but only in small doses.

No, it may decrease the effectiveness of warfarin.

Yes, ginkgo biloba is safe to use with warfarin.

Which complementary therapy focuses on balancing the energy fields in and around the body to promote healing?

Reiki (A) Signup and view all the answers

The nurse is caring for a patient who uses St. John's wort. Which important information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

It may interact dangerously with prescription medications. (B) Signup and view all the answers

A patient undergoing chemotherapy reports nausea and is interested in complementary therapies. Which therapy would the nurse recommend?

Ginger (D) Signup and view all the answers

The nurse is preparing a patient for surgery who reports using herbal supplements. What is the priority nursing intervention?

Teach the patient to discontinue herbal supplements 2-3 weeks before surgery. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement by a patient demonstrates understanding of the use of Echinacea?

I will use Echinacea to prevent upper respiratory infections. (D) Signup and view all the answers

A patient is using black cohosh for menopausal symptoms. What potential side effect should the nurse warn the patient about?

Liver toxicity (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which complementary and alternative therapy is most appropriate for a patient with chronic migraines?

Feverfew (A) Signup and view all the answers

The nurse is teaching a patient about manipulative and body-based practices. Which example should the nurse provide?

Massage therapy (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which patient is the best candidate for using valerian root as a complementary therapy?

A patient with insomnia (B) Signup and view all the answers

The nurse is educating a group of patients about mind-body therapies. Which therapies should the nurse include in the discussion? Select all that apply.

Yoga (D), Meditation (E) Signup and view all the answers

A patient taking a dietary supplement reports symptoms of dizziness and drowsiness. Which supplement might be responsible for these symptoms?

Valerian root (D) Signup and view all the answers

A nurse is preparing a presentation about the benefits and risks of herbal supplements. Which point is most important to include?

They can interact with medications and cause serious side effects. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A patient interested in energy therapies asks for more information. Which example should the nurse provide?

Reiki (A) Signup and view all the answers

The nurse is educating a patient on the use of ginger as a complementary therapy. For which conditions is ginger most appropriate? Select all that apply.

Motion sickness (B), Nausea from chemotherapy (C) Signup and view all the answers

A patient asks the nurse about the regulatory status of herbal therapies in the United States. What is the best response by the nurse?

There is minimal regulation, so the quality and safety can vary widely. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Complementary and Alternative Therapies (CATs)

Practices used alongside or instead of conventional medical treatments

Herbal Supplements

Plant-derived products used for health benefits