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What is the definition of OTC
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drugs that are considered safe and effective without a professionals guidance
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Why do people seek alternative health care?
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to keep good health to stay away from diseases, and to provide health for existing disease. Because they have tried alternative health care which was unsuccessful.
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Pros and cons of OTC
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risk that PT dosnt tell HC provider about symtoms like allergies or current herbal medications.
risk of drug-drug inteations increase patients knowledge |
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What shouldnt/should you do when giving medication.
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never guess a dose for any child or anyone.
measure by package instructions follow age limits |
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why should a nurse have up to date information on herbs and therapies?
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acurate health care
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complimentary med
AKA integrative therapy. |
used in cooperation with standard medical care & not an alternative.
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risk of drug and herbal complementary therapies
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just because its natural doesnt mean it is safe and effective, just being researched, not regulated anywhere in the world
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Pros and Cons of herbal therapies
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is it actually the herb they say it is
how much? what part of the plant was used? what other chemicals does it contain? many can be dangerous, contamination with lead? what reliable info exists that it is useful and safe |
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aromatherapy
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essetial oils used to promote health and wellness, medical properties to fight bacteria, trigger hormones of body functions.
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vitamins
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used to fend of cancer,
enhance immunity, stress,bones,& well being. useful when there are deficiencies synthetic - same as natural |
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cons of vitamins
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dangerous in high doses
mega doses - excreted in urine toxic in children |
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what should the PN know about vitamins to help make informed decisions with client
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that research shows some nutrients can help osteo-porosis, birth defects, CV disease and cataracts
calcium, folic acid, b6,b12, and iron |
