The approach nurses should use when obtaining patient history about herbal medications which encourages them to be open and honest
What is nonjudgmental?
100
This herb is commonly used for burns and skin irritation
What is aloe vera?
100
This specialized doctor adjusts the joints of the body through gentle manipulation to restore the area to proper alignment?
What is chiropractic?
100
NCCAM stands for this.
What is National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine?
100
This will prolong clotting time if taken with anticoagulants, such as coumadin
What is Ginseng?
200
Made by placing herbs in alcohol or vinegar until the liquid absorbs the properties of the herb
What is tincture?
200
Uses fine needles in certain points of the body that open meridians to release Qi
What is acupuncture?
200
Fusion of martial arts and Daoist philosophical concepts; helps improve balance and prevent osteoporosis
What is T'ai Chi or Taiji?
200
Physical therapy exercises are considered this type of therapy.
What is complementary therapy?
200
This may enhance the effect of barbiturates
What is Valerian?
300
The goal of herbal therapy is to restore this within the individual by facilitating the person's self healing ability
What is balance?
300
Uses gentle pressure at certain points on the body, applied usually with a finger or small blunt object
What is acupressure?
300
This is the joining of the mind body and spirit to enrich the quality of one's life and to enhance one's health and increase muscle tone.
What is yoga?
300
____% of all health care consumers in the United States take some form of herbal or natural supplement alone or in combination with conventional medicines but rarely report practice to their health care providers.
What is 50%?
300
Causes photosensitivity therefore patients should be instructed to wear sunscreen while taking this.
What is rosemary?
400
Herbal medicines are usually sold as this in health food stores and through private companies because they have not received approval for use as drugs.
What are food supplements?
400
This therapy uses pure essential oils to provide health benefits via inhalation or topical application
What is aromatherapy?
400
This is based on the premise that the entire body can be reached by applying pressure to specific areas of the feet
What is reflexology?
400
Therapies used in addition to conventional treatment recommended by a personal health care provider.
What is complementary therapy?
400
This essential oil should be avoided in patients with GERD as it may exacerbate it.
What is peppermint?
500
This comes from the foxglove herb
What is digitalis?
500
This helps patients by improving mood, decreasing blood pressure, improving socialization skills and reducing allergies
What is animal assisted therapy?
500
These are thought to increase circulation to the affected areas and to promote healing
What are magnets?
500
This type of therapy frequently becomes the primary treatment modality that replaces allopathic (traditional) medicine
What is alternative therapy?
500
This herb is commonly used for nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness.