When Teaching Patients About Over-The-Counter (OTC)and Natural Health Products,the Nurse

question 7

Multiple Choice

When teaching patients about over-the-counter (OTC) and natural health products,the nurse should teach which of the following?

• A)Histamine-blocking agents should be taken with antacids to prevent gastrointestinal upset.
• B)Drug interactions are rare with OTC products because OTC drugs are safer than prescription drugs.
• C)Manufacturers of natural health products are required to provide evidence of safety and effectiveness; therefore, check the labels carefully.
• D)Natural health products and OTC drugs cannot be safely administered to infants,children,and pregnant or lactating women without first checking with the health care provider.

Understand the differences in physical and psychological developmental stages during adolescence.

Identify the characteristics and consequences of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Recognize the impact of puberty on physical growth and sexual maturation.

Acknowledge the health risks and leading causes of death among adolescents.

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Definitions:

Epidermis

The outermost layer of cells in plants and animals that serves as a protective barrier against environmental elements.

Prepared Childbirth

Developed by French obstetrician Ferdinand Lamaze, this childbirth strategy is similar to natural childbirth but includes a special breathing technique to control pushing in the final stages of labor and a more detailed anatomy and physiology course.

Natural Childbirth

This method attempts to reduce the mother’s pain by decreasing her fear through education about childbirth and relaxation techniques during delivery.

Lamaze

A childbirth preparation technique that emphasizes breathing, relaxation, and coping strategies for labor.