Herbal Supplements & Alternative Therapy

Disclose supplements only if specifically asked by the provider.

Report every medication, vitamin, herbal, or nutritional supplement they take. (correct)

Avoid mentioning any supplements to providers unless they cause side effects.

Only inform their provider about prescription medications.

All herbal supplements are rigorously tested for safety and effectiveness by the FDA.

The FDA mandates strict labeling requirements for all dietary supplements.

Every herbal supplement is covered by FDA approval before it can be marketed.

Herbal supplements do not have to adhere to the same standards as regular medications. (correct)

They are all FDA-approved and guaranteed safe.

There are currently no FDA-approved homeopathic products. (correct)

They are subject to strict manufacturing standards.

They are proven to be more effective than herbal supplements.

<p>They may cause adverse interactions with certain disease states and medications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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