Patients May Be Reluctant to Communicate Information About Their Use

question 20

Multiple Choice

Patients may be reluctant to communicate information about their use of herbal products,botanicals,or dietary supplements,because they may be unsure of the reaction of healthcare professionals to their use of alternative substances.Many herbal products have actions that could be dangerous during surgery.Select all the true statements about herbal supplements and perioperative drugs.

• A) Some herbal supplements may accentuate the toxicity of anesthetics.
• B) Some herbal supplements may interfere with drug metabolism or clearance.
• C) Some herbal supplements may have significant sedative actions.
• D) Some herbal supplements may cause central nervous system (CNS) depression.
• E) Some herbal supplements inhibit the binding of naloxone.

Analyze criteria for the admission to psychiatric inpatient facilities.

Practice effective communication and boundary management with patients and their families in a home care setting.

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