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A rehab facility is requesting labs. What do you need to do before sending them over? - Obtain informed consent What ethnic group in the US has the highest rate of SI and SA? -Native Americans Which ethnic group may believe in a Healing Stick? -Native Americans Can traditional Native American healers receive a patient's health information? -Yes, with a request and informed consent from the patient. What is a normal TSH level -0.5-5.0 mU/L Does hypothyroidism have a TSH lower or higher than the normal level? -Higher TSH level and lower T3/T4 What is a serious side effect of Kava Kava -liver damage, must check LFT What are serious side effects of Divalproex Sodium (Depakote) -Hepatic toxicity and pancreatitis Can patients on Kava Kava receive benzodiazpines? -No, Kava Kava is used to treat insomnia. Therefore, sleeping agents and other medications that can cause a patient to be tired should be avoided