Essential Oils Part 2 Post-Test

Which of these essential oils is NOT recommended for use in breastfeeding mothers?

Which of these essential oils is generally recognized as safe to use in breastfeeding mothers?

Which of these essential oils is generally recognized as safe for use in breastfeeding mothers?

For breastfeeding mothers, which essential oil would NOT be appropriate to help with sleep?

A mother has heard that essential oil of cloves can be used for adult toothaches. Her baby is teething, so she is thinking of putting some on his gums. She is asking for your input. You tell her that the essential oil of cloves is:

A breastfeeding mother who has a recurrent case of candidiasis (thrush, yeast) is looking for an essential oil that might help her to resolve her case. She can’t remember what it is. The MOST likely essential oil that she is seeking for its antifungal properties is:

A breastfeeding mother tells her that she is using a combination of clary sage, geranium, and orange. It is MOST likely that she is experiencing:

When diluting tea tree oil, which substance would NOT be appropriate?

Your friend says she is using an essential oil. She called the manufacturer, who assured her that, unlike pharmaceutical drugs, essential oils do not have an expiration date. She asks what you know about safety related to shelf life. You tell your friend that:

You tell your clients that when they are reviewing media (web-based or otherwise) about essential oils, they should beware of any information that signals a lack of credibility in the writer or the product. Which of these would signal lack of credibility?

When using an essential oil on the skin to help with a breastfeeding problem, the mother should be instructed to: