Natural Alternatives

Question 1

St. Johns Wort

Answer 1

Treats Depression/Anxiety
Interacts with SSRIS
Sun Sensitive
Decreases Digoxin effects

Question 2

Garlic

Answer 2

Lowers BP/Cholesterol
Interacts with warfarin and aspirin

Question 3

Ginkgo Biloba

Answer 3

Improves Memory
Thins blood
Don’t take with warfarin and aspirin
Can interfere with seizures

Question 4

Ginseng

Answer 4

Increases stamina, reduces tinnitus
can cause hypertension when mixed with caffeine.
Increases bleeding risk

Question 5

Echinacea

Answer 5

Prevents cold and flu, immune boosting
Liver toxicity in liver patients
Not effective with HIV

Question 6

Ginger

Answer 6

Relieves N/V
Don’t take if HX of DVT
Interacts with blood thinners

Question 7

Black Cohosh

Answer 7

Treats Menopausal symptoms
Treats Hot flashes
Don’t use if pregnant - premature labor

Question 8

Kava Kava

Answer 8

Treats insomnia, muscle pain
Decrease in parkinsons meds
Increase suicide risk for depressed

Question 9

Saw Palmetto

Answer 9

Prostate
Reduces absorption of Iron
Risk for false positive prostate antigen test
Diuretic effect

Question 10

Natural Alternatives Teachings

Answer 10

Herbal meds with G first letter - Do not give with warfarin aspirin or heparin - thins blood

Don’t use any if pregnant or breastfeeding

Stop 2 weeks before surgery due to anesthesia interaction