Flash. Herbal and Supplements.Herbals

A nurse is counseling a patient about the use of St. John's Wort. Which of the following medications might have an interaction if taken with St. John's Wort?

A patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia is taking saw palmetto. Which of the following should the nurse monitor for?

Which herbal supplement is known to potentially increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant medications?

A patient tells the nurse that they are taking echinacea to prevent colds. The nurse should instruct the patient to be cautious because echinacea can:

Which of the following herbal supplements should be used with caution in diabetic patients due to the potential to affect blood sugar levels?

A patient in the cardiac unit mentions taking hawthorn for heart health. What is a key nursing consideration when a patient is on hawthorn and cardiac medications?

A patient asks about the use of milk thistle. The nurse knows that milk thistle is primarily used to support which organ?

A patient with hypertension mentions using licorice root as a remedy for stomach issues. The nurse should:

When assessing a patient who takes garlic supplements, the nurse should question the patient about concurrent use of which type of medications due to potential interaction?

A patient who is scheduled for surgery in a week mentions taking kava for anxiety. What should the nurse counsel the patient to do?