Description

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Goal: To discuss the use of herbal remedies and the potential risks associated with herbal use by patients with renal disease.

Objectives:

1. Describe methods used to control the use and sale of herbal remedies.
2. Identify nephropathies associated with specific herbal remedies.
3. Discuss risks of herbal remedy use specific to patients with renal disease.

Author(s)

• Margaret J. Myhre