Psychiatric Nursing, 7th Edition by Norman L. Keltner - Debbie Steele
Psychiatric Nursing, 7th Edition by Norman L. Keltner - Debbie Steele
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Chapter 19: Over-the-Counter Drugs
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| a. | any natural therapy without a research basis. |
| b. | evidence-based pharmacologic use of plant products. |
| c. | therapies used in conjunction with Western medicine. |
| d. | therapies not generally accepted by Western medicine. |
ANS: D
Alternative therapies are therapies that are not generally accepted by mainstream Western medicine—for example, herbaceuticals. Some alternative therapies have been researched. Focusing on herbs is too narrow. Therapies used in conjunction with Western medicine are called complementary therapies.
DIF: Cognitive level: Understanding REF: p. 201 TOP: Nursing process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
| a. | Acupuncture |
| b. | Bright-light therapy |
| c. | Electroconvulsive therapy |
| d. | Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation |
ANS: A
Acupuncture is considered a complementary and alternative therapy. The other therapies are accepted by Western medicine.
DIF: Cognitive level: Understanding REF: pp. 200-201
TOP: Nursing process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
| a. | Cirrhosis |
| b. | Osteoarthritis |
| c. | Multiple sclerosis |
| d. | Chronic back pain |
ANS: A
Kava-kava should be used with caution in patients with liver disease because of its potentially hepatotoxic effects. The other health problems do not pose immediate dangers.
DIF: Cognitive level: Applying REF: pp. 203-204
TOP: Nursing process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiologic Integrity
| a. | St. John’s wort used with valerian |
| b. | Acupuncture used with disulfiram (Antabuse) |
| c. | Fluoxetine (Prozac) used with lorazepam (Ativan) |
| d. | Propranolol (Inderal) used with systematic desensitization |
ANS: B
Complementary therapy is an alternative therapy used in conjunction with conventional Western medicine. Acupuncture is an alternative therapy, and disulfiram is a Western medical therapy for alcohol abuse. None of the other options demonstrate components of both alternative and Western medicine.
DIF: Cognitive level: Understanding REF: pp. 200-201
TOP: Nursing process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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