The Parent of a Child Who Has Numerous Allergies Reports

question 2

Multiple Choice

The parent of a child who has numerous allergies reports using herbal remedies to help treat the child because they are "natural" products. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner suggest to this parent about using these products?

• A) Brand-name herbal products have been tested for efficacy.
• B) Natural ingredients are usually safe for use in children.
• C) There are few interactions between drugs and supplements.
• D) Use single-herb supplements whenever possible.

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval

A reinforcement schedule where a reward is given after a random period has elapsed following a response.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, in behaviorist psychology.

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective in maintaining behavior after it has been learned.

Violence-Viewing Effect

The phenomenon where exposure to violent media can increase aggressive behavior and desensitize individuals to real-life violence.