- Chamomile should not be taken by a patient who is allergic to ragweed.
(a) True
(b) False - Peppermint relieves migraine headaches when rubbed on the forehead.
(a) True
(b) False - A patient who complains about palpitations and who is undergoing herbal
therapy may be taking
(a) comfrey.
(b) chamomile.
(c) ma huang.
(d) ginkgo. - Patients should never use herbal therapies.
(a) True
(b) False - What herb has a therapeutic effect similar to Benadryl?
(a) Ginseng
(b) Zingiber
(c) Valerian
(d) None of the above - The nurse should instruct the patient on how to monitor for adverse side
effects of herbal therapies.
(a) True
(b) False - Comfrey is an ointment used to relieve swelling associated with abra-
sions and sprains.
(a) True
(b) False
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