Chapter 4: Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach Questions and Answers 100% accurate

lternative Medicine - ANSWER-health care practices and products used in place of conventional medicine Complimentary Medicine - ANSWER-used together with conventional medicine Aloe vera - ANSWER-helps with burns and pain relief externally helps with constipation when taken internally (may cause arrhythmias when taken internally) Black Cohosh - ANSWER-Treats hot flashes, palpitations, irritability Makes effects of insulin and oral hypoglycemic more effective Chamomile - ANSWER-Helps with digestion May have sedative effects Possible allergic reactions: Itching (urticaria) Bronchoconstriction Cinnamon - ANSWER-Treats Bronchitis, GI problems, anorexia, and diabetes May decrease blood clotting Only use treatment for 6 weeks Dong Quai - ANSWER-- All-purpose woman's tonic for regulating menstrual cycle and regulating hormonal changes - Frequently mixed with fillers (non-active ingredients that have no health benefit) - Contains vitamin B12