chapter 28 - ATI Testing
chapter 28 - ATI Testing
chapter 28 - ATI Testing
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HERBAL SUBSTANCE<br />
ADVERSE REACTIONS<br />
AND PRECAUTIONS<br />
Goldenseal • none at therapeutic<br />
or low doses; can<br />
stimulate the Cns<br />
and cause death<br />
from respiratory<br />
failure in large doses<br />
• Contraindicated<br />
during pregnancy,<br />
because it can<br />
stimulate the uterus.<br />
Kava (kava kava) • Chronic use causes<br />
dry, flaky skin and<br />
jaundice.<br />
• Chronic use and<br />
large doses can<br />
cause liver damage,<br />
including severe<br />
liver failure.<br />
ma huang (ephedra<br />
sinica)<br />
• Because it contains<br />
ephedrine, ma<br />
huang can stimulate<br />
the cardiovascular<br />
system and, at<br />
high doses, can<br />
cause death from<br />
hypertension and<br />
dysrhythmias.<br />
• stimulation of Cns<br />
may cause euphoria<br />
and, in high doses,<br />
psychosis.<br />
Vitamins, minerals, and supplements<br />
INTERACTIONS<br />
NURSING<br />
ADMINISTR<strong>ATI</strong>ON<br />
• none known • Question clients<br />
who are pregnant.<br />
• Can cause sedation<br />
when taken<br />
concurrently with<br />
Cns depressants.<br />
• interacts with any<br />
Cns stimulant to<br />
potentiate their<br />
effect.<br />
• may cause severe<br />
hypertension when<br />
taken with maOi<br />
antidepressants.<br />
• interacts with<br />
antihypertensive<br />
medications to<br />
decrease effect.<br />
• Question clients<br />
taking any Cns<br />
depressant,<br />
including alcohol,<br />
about use of kava.<br />
• ask clients who<br />
have any liver<br />
condition about<br />
concurrent use.<br />
• Question clients<br />
carefully about<br />
other medications.<br />
• products which<br />
include more than<br />
10 mg per dose<br />
are forbidden to be<br />
sold in the u.s.<br />
PN PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING 355