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Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Chapter 9 : Integrative Medicine and Alternative Therapies Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client presents to the clinic today requesting a method that has few physical risks, can be taught easily, and has proven evidence of positive effects. What type of treatment would be the best option to suggest to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Biofeedback is a mind-body medical technique. Mind-body interventions, such as imagery, humor, and hypnosis, have few physical risks, are easy to teach, and have proved to be effective. Magnetism, acupuncture, and Reiki differ from biofeedback in that their focus is on structures and systems of the body including bones and joints, the soft tissues, and the circulatory and lymphatic systems. Although they may have some evidence of positive effects, they are not as easily taught.
Question 2 of 5
Although 25% of prescription drugs are derived from plants, interest in self-treatment using herbs has been on the rise. Which of the following is the reason for this?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Herbalists argue that consuming the whole plant has different effects. Prescribed drugs contain only one or two extracts or synthetic substances that match the molecular structure of the source plant.
Therefore, in many cases, the molecular structure may be the same. Regulations are relevant to producers of drugs or herbal products, not the users.
Question 3 of 5
In which of the following therapies is it believed that the practitioner gathers knowledge about the disease and its cure from a higher power?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In the Native American/First Nations system of medicine, the shaman or medicine man or woman goes into a trance and communicates with a higher power to gather knowledge about the disease and its remedy. Herbal therapy uses herbs with medicinal value, and Ayurveda and Chinese medicine do not involve shamans and such spiritual practices.
Question 4 of 5
A client is taking ginkgo to improve memory. In the teaching plan regarding this herb, the nurse should include which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients should be advised to use caution if taking aspirin in conjunction with gingko. Ginseng may raise blood pressure. Clients allergic to plants in the daisy family should avoid echinacea. Taking St. John's wort may cause sensitivity to light.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an important benefit of incorporating laughter therapeutically?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Laughter stimulates the immune system by increasing the number of white blood cells and lowering cortisol, which suppresses immune function.