Bowling with herbALL remedies

Question 1

Aloe vera is commonly used to treat:
A) Diarrhea
B) Bleeding disorders
C) Diabetes
D) Skin disorders

Answer 1

D) Skin disorders
Aloe vera is often used for a sun burn treatment. It is also used as a laxative, and can cause diarrhea.

Question 2

A woman going through menopause may choose to take this herbal remedy to lessen the side effects:
A) Echinacea
B) Ginkgo biloba
C) Black cohosh
D) Saw palmetto

Answer 2

C) Black cohosh
It is used by menopausal women to treat hot flashes, irritability, and heart palpitations.

Question 3

Which medications may black cohosh potentiate the effects of:
(Select all that apply)
A) Metformin
B) Beta blockers
C) Cannabinoids
D) Calcium channel blockers

Answer 3

A, B, D
Black cohosh can potentiate the effects of oral hypoglycemic meds such as metformin and antihypertensives such as beta blockers and calcium channel blockers.

Question 4

If you have an allergy to ragweed, you should not ingest:
A) Echinacea
B) Chamomile
C) Black cohosh

Answer 4

B) Chamomile
Chamomile is related to daisy and ragweed

Question 5

What is a benefit of Dong Quai?
A) Regulation of menstrual cycle
B) Increased fertility
C) Blood thinning for strokes
D) Lowers cholesterol

Answer 5

A) Dong Quai regulates the menstrual cycle

Question 6

If the patient has HIV, AIDS, or tuberculosis they should not take:
A) Dong Quai
B) Echinacea
C) Hypoglycemics
D) Saw palmetto

Answer 6

B) Echinacea
Echinacea is a potential immune booster, but is contraindicated in AIDS, TB, and HIV patients.

Question 7

Which medications should you not take in conjunction with black cohosh?

Answer 7

Oral hypoglycemics, insulin, and antihypertensives

Question 8

Which of the following is not an adverse reaction to Dong Quai?
A) Fever
B) Excessive bleeding
C) Potentiation of oral hypoglycemic medications

Answer 8

C)
Fever and excessive menstrual bleeding are AE of Dong Quai

Question 9

What is the leaf of echinacea used for?
A) Respiratory infections
B) Vaginal infections
C) Menstrual regulation
D) To treat flu symptoms

Answer 9

A) Echninacea leaf is used to treat respiratory infections and urinary tract infections. The root is used for flu symptoms.

Question 10

What is the root of echinacea used for?
A) Respiratory infections
B) Vaginal infections
C) Menstrual regulation
D) To treat flu symptoms

Answer 10

D) The root of echinacea is used to treat flu symptoms. The leaf portion of echinacea is used to treat UTI and respiratory infections.

Question 11

Which of the following are benefits of evening primrose? (Select all that apply)
A) Treat cirrhosis
B) Can treat epilepsy
C) Can reduce anxiety
D) Can treat eczema
E) Can treat heart disease
F) Can increase milk production in lactating women
G) Can reduce hardening of the arteries

Answer 11

A, D, E, G
Evening primrose can treat eczema, pms, hypertension, arterial hardening, may lower cholesterol, may help with heart disease, and can reduce pain. Do not take evening primrose with anticonvulsants.

Question 12

Which population should not take evening primrose?
A) Chronic pain patients
B) Heart failure patients
C) A patient who has received an arterial stenting
D) Pregnant/lactating women

Answer 12

D)
Pregnant or lactating women should not take evening primrose.

Question 13

What kind of medication is feverfew similar to?
A) Dopamine antagonist
B) Growth hormone
C) Serotonin antagonists
D) GABA

Answer 13

C)
Feverfew is a serotonin antagonist and should not be taken with other serotonin antagonists, such as ondansetron.

Question 14

What is feverfew used to treat?
A) Migraines
B) Menopause
C) Hot flashes
D) Urinary tract infections

Answer 14

A)
Feverfew is used to treat migraines, nausea, and vomiting.

Question 15

Which of the following does garlic supplementation provide:
A) Relief of nausea
B) Reduction of menopausal symptoms
C) Lower cholesterol/trigylceride levels
D) Increased urinary output

Answer 15

C)
Garlic can reduce cholesterol and triglycerides. It also decreases blood pressure, reduces clotting in blood, can be used as an antibiotic, and is an effective treatment for ear infections.l

Question 16

What is a benefit of ginger supplementation?
A) Reduction of migraines
B) Relief of arthritic pain
C) Lowers clotting factors in blood
D) Treats infections topically

Answer 16

B)
Ginger is frequently used as an immune booster, a treatment for motion sickness and nausea, and can even treat rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Question 17

In which of the following herbal remedies is toxicity common?
A) Ginkgo
B) Feverfew
C) Goldenseal
D) Black cohosh

Answer 17

C)
Goldenseal is very toxic if overused.

Question 18

Which herbal remedy is recommended for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients?
A) Ginseng
B) Ginger
C) Ginkgo

Answer 18

C)
Ginkgo is recommended for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients due to the vasodilation properties. It is also used for strokes and Reynaud’s phenomenon.

Question 19

If you have a chronic inflammatory condition, which herbal remedy is contraindicated?
A) Ginseng
B) Ginger
C) Ginkgo

Answer 19

A) Ginseng is contraindicated for those with inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.

Question 20

What are the benefits of ginseng? (Select all that apply)
A) Pain relief
B) Reduction in arthritic flare-ups
C) Energy boost
D) Liver cleansing
E) Stress relief
F) Assists with chronic infections

Answer 20

C, E, F
Ginseng can CAUSE arthritic flare ups. It also assists with digestive issues. Ginseng is frequently used in energy drinks due to its ability to increase energy levels.

Question 21

Which herbal remedy is good for congestion?
A) Ginkgo
B) Ginseng
C) Goldenseal
D) Ginger

Answer 21

C)
Goldenseal is able to clear congestion.

Question 22

Which of the following is used concurrently with chamomile?
A) Kava Kava
B) Echinacea
C) Milk thistle
D) Licorice

Answer 22

A)
Kava kava is frequently used with chamomile. It is also a sleep aid and muscle relaxer.

Question 23

What is a negative side effect of licorice supplementation?
A) Hyperkalemia
B) Heart failure
C) Dangerous amounts of sodium bicarbonate in bloodstream
D) Increased bleeding

Answer 23

B)
Licorice is very risky to take long term because it can cause heart failure, hypokalemia, lethargy, and water retention.

Question 24

Which of the following is a benefit of taking licorice?
A) Treatment of ulcers
B) Lower clotting
C) Increased potassium in hypokalemic patients
D) Increase in growth hormone

Answer 24

A)
Licorice can be used to treat ulcers, reduce heartburn, and treats indigestion.
Do not take longer than six weeks due to risk of heart failure and hypokalemia.

Question 25

Which organ is primarily affected by milk thistle?
A) Brain
B) Skin
C) Liver
D) Urinary tract

Answer 25

C)
Milk thistle is used to prevent damage to the liver cells. It can help treat fatty liver disease, hepatitis, and cirrhosis.

Question 26

What side effect can be caused by St. Johns Wort?
A) Hypokalemia
B) Reduced urinary output
C) Serotonin syndrome
D) Extreme nausea

Answer 26

C)
St Johns Wort is called the “herbal prozak.” If taken with other SSRIs it can cause a deadly interaction called serotonin syndrome.
It can also cause photosensitivity.

Question 27

What condition does saw palmetto help treat?
A) Constipation
B) Diarrhea
C) Nausea
D) Urinary infection
E) BPH

Answer 27

E)
BPH is treated with saw palmetto. It is referred to as a “plant catheter.”

Question 28

What herb is called the “herbal valium?”
A) Chamomile
B) Echinacea
C) Valerian

Answer 28

C)
Valerian root is called the herbal valium and is used to treat sleeplessness and anxiety.

Question 29

True or False:
Herbal remedies do not need to be discontinued before surgical procedures

Answer 29

False.