Cardio Exam 4 - Krinsky - CAM and Self Care

Which of the following is the best option to go for when considering CAM alternatives and/or looking up possible CAM interactions

• Natural Medicine Database

• Lexicomp

• Wikipedia

• Micromedex

Select all that apply. Which of the following are good lifestyle modifications to help HTN patients

• DASH Diet

• Smoking cessation

• Exercise

• Weight loss

• Increased stress as cardio final approaches

Which of the following is risky CAM option for HF patients

• CoQ10

• Foxglove

• Fish oil

• Vit D and/Or Vit E

• The cardiac Gs

Mind body therapy such as Tai Chi and meditation have shown impacts in BP reduction and are useful for HTN patients

• True

• False

What are important things non pharm options for different heart related patients conditions (SATA)

• Reduce and control stress

• Exercise

• Eat balanced diet

• Increase smoking

All of the following OTC products should be avoided in HTN and HF patients EXCEPT

• NSAIDs

• Pepto-bismol

• Medications with high sodium content

• Phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine products

• Drugs that reduce morbidity and mortality

When a patient regularly monitors their blood pressure at home using a blood pressure monitor, their readings are more accurate than when they come into the office

• True

• False

What are some exclusions that you would not recommend OTC for patients with the common cold (select 2)

• CHF

• Chest pain

• Symptoms are improving with self care

• HA

All of the following are safety concerns of antihistamines EXCEPT

• Tachycardia

• Bradycardia

• Palpations

• Hypotension in the elderly

• Edema

What are side effects of decongestants

• Increased BP

• Increased HR

• Arrhythmias

• HTN