A Middle-Aged Female Client Is Being Treated for Anemia

question 11

Multiple Choice

A middle-aged female client is being treated for anemia.In reviewing the client's medical history, the nurse notes that the client currently takes several supplements, including peppermint oil, melatonin, ginseng, and valerian.Based on the client's new diagnosis, which of these supplements will likely need to be discontinued?

• A)Melatonin
• B)Valerian
• C)Ginseng
• D)Peppermint oil

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Definitions:

Basal Ganglia

A group of nuclei in the brain involved in the control of voluntary motor movements, procedural learning, routine behaviors, and emotion.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a crucial role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Substantia Nigra

A region in the brain involved in reward and movement, notable for its role in Parkinson's disease where its dopamine-producing neurons degenerate.

Emotional Behavior

Emotional behavior refers to the actions and reactions a person exhibits in response to their feelings and emotions.