Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Evidence-Based Concepts, Skills, and Practices

Wanda Mohr PhD RN FAAN

Chapter 17 Integrative Therapies - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

Alternative therapies differ from complementary therapies in that they are used
a. instead of Western (allopathic) therapies.
b. only for refractory disorders.
c. in addition to Western (allopathic) therapies.
d. only for psychiatric disorders.

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Problem 2

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) studies practices of whole medical systems. Which of the following are whole medical systems? Select all that apply. a. Homeopathic medicine
b. Feng shui
c. Naturopathic medicine
d. Ayurveda
e. Biomagnetic medicine
f. Traditional Chinese medicine

Emily Himsel

Numerade Educator

Problem 3

Client teaching regarding the use of the herb kava should include that it may be toxic to the
a. brain.
b. kidneys.
c. liver.
d. eyes.

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Problem 4

The top-selling herbal product for depression in the United States is
a. St. John's wort.
b. calendula.
c. chamomile.
d. echinacea.

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Problem 5

The nurse should teach the client taking ginkgo biloba that certain medications may cause which type of problem?
a. Urinary retention
b. Bone marrow suppression
c. Loss of visual acuity
d. Blood clotting

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