Gastrointestinal Disorders

Question 1

antispasmodic properties

Answer 1

Peppermint

Question 2

cause miscarriage

Answer 2

Boswellia serrata

Question 3

improve glycemic control in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Answer 3

Psyllium

Question 4

It may increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin

Answer 4

Boswellia serrata

Question 5

How to solve heartburn side effect in peppermint?

Answer 5

by Capsules containing peppermint oil are often enteric-coated to reduce the likelihood of heartburn.

Question 6

what should we do to avoid bloating?

Answer 6

Dosing should be started low (3 to 4 g/day) and gradually increased

Question 7

Clinical trials have shown beneficial evidence for boswellia in —-, and mixed results in —-

Answer 7

UC
CD

Question 8

lower cholesterol levels.

Answer 8

Artichoke

Question 9

chronic constipation and for softening stools in conditions such as hemorrhoids, fissures, anorectal surgery, and pregnancy (NCCIH).

Answer 9

Psyllium

Question 10

inhibitors of 5-lipoxygenase

Answer 10

Boswellia serrata

Question 11

Artichoke Contraindicated in individuals with

Answer 11

bile duct obstruction; and gallstones, and allergy to
plants in the Asteraceae family (e.g, Echinacea, ragweed

Question 12

most common being dark stools and constipation

Answer 12

Arrowroot

Question 13

cortisol-like effects

Answer 13

Glycyrrhizin

Question 14

lis 3 Safety of Aloe vera

Answer 14

• hypokalemia
  -blackening of the colon (melanosis coli)
  -contraindicated in (pregnant,breast-feeding, children younger than 12, patients with suspected intestinal obstruction)

Question 15

MOA increase fecal bulking

Answer 15

Arrowroot

Question 16

in Licorice the antimicrobial effects are due to

Answer 16

isoflavonoids

Question 17

list 6 Safety of Licorice

Answer 17

-100 mg per day or less.
-hypokalemia
-corice may increase the risk of cardiovascular complications, and increase bleeding risk when used with anticoagulants
- Cushing Syndrome
-ncrease the serum concentration of corticosteroids
* Avoid in pregnancy

Question 18

decreases toxin effects from cholera

Answer 18

arrowroot

Question 19

Psyllium should be avoided in people with

Answer 19

difficulty swallowing, fecal impaction, and gastrointestinal obstructions or narrowing,

Question 20

contraindicated of Aloe vera

Answer 20

pregnant or breast-feeding
children younger than 12
patients with suspected intestinal obstruction.

Question 21

which compound is responsible for all safety concern

Answer 21

glycyrrhizin

Question 22

is not recommended for children younger than 2 years.

Answer 22

Senna

Question 23

have antisecretory effects reducing gastric acidity

Answer 23

Mastic

Question 24

Allergic reactions to psyllium include

Answer 24

rhinitis, conjunctivitis, urticaria, and asthma

Question 25

ttt of functional dyspepsia

Answer 25

Mastic

Question 26

It is used as nutritional food for infants and for individuals who have celiac disease

Answer 26

Arrowroot