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WGU D116 UNIT 6 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100%
GUARANTEED PASS 2025/2026
T or F
Some interactions between supplements and drugs are very dangerous -
ANS ✓True
Interactions can decrease the effectiveness of critically important drugs -
such as drugs that prevent transplanted organs from being rejected
What can the herb schisandra do if taking with other drugs? - ANS ✓May
slow down the processes in your body that change drugs into inactive substances
(metabolism) which increases the amount of drug in your body which causes the
effects of the drug to become too strong
Which herb is one that decreases the effects of drugs? - ANS ✓St. Johns Wart
Speeds up metabolism which makes less of the drug able to be used and
decreases the effects of the drug
What are some of the OTC drugs that can interact with herbal supplements?
- ANS ✓Aspirin
Pseudoephedrine
Faxofenadine (allegra)
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Name some drugs that have a narrow therapeutic range - ANS
✓Carbamazepine (used to prevent seizures)
Cyclosporine (used to prevent organ transplant rejection)
Digoxin (used to treat heart problems)
Levothyroxine (used to treat thyroid problems)
Phenytoin (used to treat seizures)
Warfarin (an anticoag)
The provider is obtaining a history from a patient who discloses daily use of
St. John's wort in addition to prescription drugs.
Which effect of this dietary supplement should most concern the provider?
- ANS ✓It accelerates the metabolism of some drugs
Induction of P450 accelerates the metabolism of many drugs, causing a loss
of therapeutic effects because it is metabolized too quickly
St. Johns wart reduces the effects of digoxin
Can also intensify the effects of serotonin
A client states he has been using the herbal product saw palmetto. The
nurse determines the product is helpful when the client reports? - ANS
✓Less difficulty initiating urination
WGU D116
WGU
WGU D116 UNIT 6 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100%
GUARANTEED PASS 2025/2026
T or F
Some interactions between supplements and drugs are very dangerous -
ANS ✓True
Interactions can decrease the effectiveness of critically important drugs -
such as drugs that prevent transplanted organs from being rejected
What can the herb schisandra do if taking with other drugs? - ANS ✓May
slow down the processes in your body that change drugs into inactive substances
(metabolism) which increases the amount of drug in your body which causes the
effects of the drug to become too strong
Which herb is one that decreases the effects of drugs? - ANS ✓St. Johns Wart
Speeds up metabolism which makes less of the drug able to be used and
decreases the effects of the drug
What are some of the OTC drugs that can interact with herbal supplements?
- ANS ✓Aspirin
Pseudoephedrine
Faxofenadine (allegra)
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Name some drugs that have a narrow therapeutic range - ANS
✓Carbamazepine (used to prevent seizures)
Cyclosporine (used to prevent organ transplant rejection)
Digoxin (used to treat heart problems)
Levothyroxine (used to treat thyroid problems)
Phenytoin (used to treat seizures)
Warfarin (an anticoag)
The provider is obtaining a history from a patient who discloses daily use of
St. John's wort in addition to prescription drugs.
Which effect of this dietary supplement should most concern the provider?
- ANS ✓It accelerates the metabolism of some drugs
Induction of P450 accelerates the metabolism of many drugs, causing a loss
of therapeutic effects because it is metabolized too quickly
St. Johns wart reduces the effects of digoxin
Can also intensify the effects of serotonin
A client states he has been using the herbal product saw palmetto. The
nurse determines the product is helpful when the client reports? - ANS
✓Less difficulty initiating urination
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