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Herbals Flashcards

1
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Ephedra key points

A

^ HR and BP
No MAOIs
Use neo

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2
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Hold ephedra and kava for how long before surgery?

A

24hr

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3
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Kava used for?

A

Sedation anxiolysis

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4
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Gingko used for?

A

Improve PVD
Anti-free radicals

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5
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Key points of Gingko

A

BLEEDING
Seizures
^effects of trazadone

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6
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How long to hold gingko?

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36 hrs

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7
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What is St Johns wart used for?

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Anti depression

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8
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How long to hold st johns wart?

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5 days

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9
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Key points of St. Johns Wart

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CYP450 inducer
Warfarin
Cyclosporine
Anticonvulsants

Photosenitivity

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10
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What is garlic used for?

A

Decrease cholesterol and BP

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11
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How long to hold garlic?

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7 days

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12
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Key point of garlic?

A

Bleeding

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13
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What is ginseng used for

A

Immune modulation
Anti-oxidant
Anti-inflammatory

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14
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Hold ginseng for how long?

A

7 days

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15
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Ginseng key points?

A

BLEEDING
Irritability with psych meds

Methylxanthine = bleeding, insomnia, HTN

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16
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What is echinacea used for?

A

Immune modulation?

17
Q

How long to hold echinacea?

A

2-3 weeks

18
Q

Echinacea key points?

A

No longer than 10-14 days because it leads to immuno supression
Hepatic failure

19
Q

What is valerian used for?

A

Sedation

20
Q

Coenzyme Q10 is used for?

A

Antioxidant

21
Q

Conenzyme Q10 key points?

A

Similar structure to vit K = decreased warfarin

22
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What is glucosamine used for?

A

Cartilage in OA

23
Q

Glucosamine key points?

A

Shellfish allergies

Interferes with warfarin = bruising and bleeding

24
Q

Key point for melatonin?

A

BP monitoring
Sleepy sperm
LH suppression

25
Q

What is saw palmetto used for?

A

BPH

26
Q

Key points for saw palmetto?

A

Rare: liver damage, pancreatitis, bleeding

27
Q

What is milk thistle used for?

A

Liver dz

Lactation

Mushroom antidote

Chemo

28
Q

Key point of milk thistle?

A

Laxative

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