Complementary Therapies

Types of Therapies

100

Manipulation of muscles and other soft tissues. Improves circulation, muscle fatigue, and promotes well-being. Developed in both Western and Eastern cultures.

What is massage therapy?

200

Uses power of imagination to assist with physical, psychological, or spiritual healing. This type of therapy consists of creating one or more of several types of images.

What is imagery therapy?

300

This type of therapy is used for pain relief, smoking cessation, and treatment of acute and chronic illness. It is based on the concept of chi, or life-force energy. This therapy also uses very fine needles.

What is acupuncture?

400

The use of plant products for treatment of a wide range of chronic and acute illnesses. This type of treatment can can help asthma, arthritis, and abdominal pain.

What is herbal medicine?

Nursing Considerations

100

Which of the following is considered a nursing role for the use of herbs? Select all that apply. A. Obtain a complete history and physical before starting any therapy with herbs B. The nurse should educate the client to report all use of herbs to the health care provider. C. Explain that the patient will have to report to clinic for each treatment D. Explain that the client should start multiple drugs at one time to find one that works for the patient.

A. Obtain a complete history and physical before starting any therapy with herbs B. The nurse should educate the client to report all use of herbs to the health care provider.

200

True or False. Just because something is all natural it means it is safe and effective.

False

300

Refrain from _______ or endorsing any particular products or agent.

recommending/suggesting

400

Teach women to avoid use of herbs while _______ or ________.

pregnant or lactating

NCLEX Questions

100

The nurse obtains information during the admissions interview that the client is taking herbal supplements in addition to prescribed medications. What is the nurse's primary concern for this client? A. Herbal products are natural and pose no risk to the client but may be costly B. Herbal products are a welcome supplement to conventional medications but do not always come with instructions C. The client may be at risk for allergic reactions D. The herbal products may interact with prescribed medications and affect drug actions.

D. The herbal products may interact with prescribed medications and affect drug actions.

200

In selecting alternative therapies, the nurse recognizes that therapeutic touch may be most effective with a? A. Premature infant B. Headache sufferer C. Pregnant women D. Psychiatric client

B. Headache Sufferer

300

When assessing a client's use of alternative therapies, the nurse should ask: A. "What herbal supplements have you taken?" B. "Have you ever used relaxation therapy?" C. "What type of activities or remedies do you use when you do not feel well?" D. "Do you use holistic treatments?"

C."What type of activities or remedies do you use when you do not feel well?"

400

The nurse is preparing a presentation on alternative therapies for a community group. The nurse should identify that herbal therapies are: A. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration, under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act B. Sold as medicines in most stores because they lack major side effects C. Allowed to be packaged as dietary supplements if they are without health claims D. Consistent in their standards for concentrations of major ingredients and additives

C. Allowed to be packaged as dietary supplements if they are without health claims

Trivia

100

What is the difference between alternative and complementary therapies?

Complementary: used in conjunction with conventional medical treatment Alternative: used instead of conventional medical treatment

200

A practitioner or client who uses traditional Chinese medicine bases the therapy on the primary concept of: A. Yin/yang B. Meridians C. Six evil senses D. Acupoints

A. Yin/yang

300

True or False: Most clients tell their physicians they are using CAM without being specifically asked.

False

400

The nurse has determined that music therapy may be appropriate for use with a client. Which of the following should the nurse consider when choosing the music? Select all that apply A. Choose only music with words B. Choose music that is 5-7 minutes in duration C. Allow the client to choose music of his or hers interest D. Ask the client not to analyze the music. E. Encourage the client to respond to the music

C. Allow the client to choose music of his or hers interest D. Ask the client not to analyze the music. E. Encourage the client to respond to the music