After Being Hospitalized for Heart Failure,72-Year-Old Donna Returns Home with Prescription

question 13

Multiple Choice

After being hospitalized for heart failure,72-year-old Donna returns home with prescription medications.With a renewed focus on her health,she also decides to start taking herbal supplements.Can this create problems?

• A)Possibly,but only if she is also taking incorrect doses of the prescription medications.
• B)Possibly,but only if she takes higher doses of the herbal supplements than recommended on the packaging.
• C)No,because manufacturers must prove that herbal supplements are safe before marketing them.
• D)Yes,because herbal supplements can interact with many medications - she should consult her physician first.

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Definitions:

Blood Flow

The continuous circulation of blood through the heart and blood vessels, delivering nutrients and oxygen to and removing waste products from tissues throughout the body.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body.

Coronary Artery Disease

A heart condition characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries, leading to a reduced blood supply to the heart muscle.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke, often related to a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries.