Members of the Healthcare Team Should Advise Patients to Exercise

question 59

Multiple Choice

Members of the healthcare team should advise patients to exercise caution if using herbs because their use is not approved by the:

• A) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
• B) Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
• C) Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Definitions:

Erythema

Erythema is a redness of the skin or mucous membranes caused by hyperemia (increased blood flow) in superficial capillaries.

Cyanosis

A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to inadequate oxygenation of the blood.

Jaundice

A yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bilirubin in the blood.

Erythema

Redness of the skin caused by capillary dilation, often a sign of irritation, injury, or infection.