Chapter 11 Study

One example of a complementary medicine is __________.

• Acupuncture

• Surgery

• Diagnostic procedures

• Medications

Which patient is the best candidate to receive massage therapy?

• One who has pain from a blood clot in the leg

• One who has muscle spasms with an irregular heartbeat

• One who has stress from severe osteoporosis

• One who has joint stiffness from arthritis.

Answer explanation

A patient with joint stiffness from arthritis is the best candidate to receive massage.

Severe osteoporosis is a contraindication for vigorous massage.

Massage is contraindicated in patients who have a history of blood clots in the legs or lungs.

Which patient who scheduled an acupuncturist appointment would cause the nurse to be concerned?

• A patient who has neck pain.

• A patient who has carpal tunnel syndrome.

• A patient who has a prescription for antiplatelet medicine.

• A patient who experiences vomiting from chemotherapy.

Answer explanation

Patients taking anticoagulant medications (for example, blood thinner, antiplatelet drugs) should inform the acupuncturist before beginning treatment because bleeding can occur.

A patient wants to lower their total cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins (bad cholesterol levels) naturally. Which herbs can help this patient?

• Garlic and Ginseng

• Saw palmetto and Gingko

• Ginseng and Saw palmetto

• Valerian and Peppermint

During a home visit of a patient who is taking warfarin for a blood clot, the nurse notices Ginseng on the kitchen counter. Which action would the nurse take?

• Say nothing, as this can lower the patient's cholesterol

• Notify the health-care provider of the increased chance of bleeding

• Inform the patient how this herb can decrease the effectiveness of Warfarin

• Throw the herb away to protect the patient

A patient comes into the clinic, and you notice after some testing that their cholesterol is a high number. Which herbal supplement could you suggest to this patient?

• Cranberry

• Ginger

• Garlic

• Soy

Answer explanation

Refer to page 182

The nurse is collecting data for a health history from a patient who follows the Eastern philosophy of health. How would the patient describe health?

• "Health is the absence of disease."

• "My bioenergy is in balance when I am healthy."

• "I am healthy when I am symptom free."

• "Allopathic medicine keeps me healthy."

Answer explanation

All other answers refer to Western Medicine. Refer to page 178.

A patient is very anxious before an invasive procedure. What CAM therapy would be most helpful to assist in decreasing anxiety?

• Herbs

• Chinese Medicine

• Meditation

• Acupuncture

Which herbal supplement treats anxiety, induces sleep and relieves upset stomach?

• Chamomile

• Peppermint oil

• Garlic

• Ginger

Answer explanation

Refer to Page 182

What type of practice was challenged by patients who want to be treated as a whole person, and not just a disease?

• Homeopathic Care

• Holistic Care

• Altruistic Medicine

• Allopathic Medicine