Flash. Herbals and Supplements. Supplements

A patient is taking high doses of vitamin C supplements. Which potential side effect should the nurse counsel the patient about?

Which supplement should a nurse recommend to a vegan patient concerned about a potential deficiency in their diet?

An older adult female patient is at risk for osteoporosis. Along with vitamin D, what other supplement might the provider recommend?

A patient who takes iron supplements complains of constipation. What should the nurse suggest?

Which supplement may decrease the effectiveness of warfarin and increase the risk of clot formation?

A patient on long-term proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may be at risk for deficiency of which vitamin due to decreased stomach acidity?

A patient mentions using zinc lozenges for cold prevention. The nurse should educate the patient about which potential side effect of excessive zinc?

An adolescent athlete asks the nurse about creatine supplementation. What is an important consideration the nurse should discuss?

A patient taking a magnesium supplement complains of diarrhea. What should the nurse advise?

Which of the following supplements should be used with caution in patients taking antihypertensive medications due to the risk of lowering blood pressure too much?