Questions from class

Question 1

What is guarana used for?

Answer 1

Energy
weight loss
headaches

Question 2

What is willow bark used for?

Answer 2

Headache

Question 3

What is a severe contraindication with glucosamine?

Answer 3

Coumadin

Question 4

Black cohosh and CYP2D6 question

Answer 4

Increase of paroxetine in blood

Question 5

What is the most common indication for Feverfew?

Answer 5

Migraine headaches

Question 6

Valerian root is a GRSA, which means it is “generally recognized as safe”. What are the side effects of taking Valerian?

Answer 6

GI upset
Excitability
Insomnia
Dizziness

Question 7

What family of drug is red yeast related to?

Answer 7

HMG CoA reducatase inhib (statin)

Question 8

Saw palmetto can be used to lower inflammation in which of the following?

Answer 8

Enlarged prostate

Question 9

What is coq 10 effective in treating?

Answer 9

CoQ10 deficiency

Question 10

Which of the following is a possible adverse effect when using melatonin?

Answer 10

All the above

Question 11

How do cinnamon and chromium help to treat type 2 diabetes?

Answer 11

Decrease fasting blood glucose levels by inc insulin sensitivity

Question 12

Which natural med is both common ingredient in food flavoring and marketed as a weight loss supplement?

Answer 12

Raspberry ketones

Question 13

What is one of the active ingredients for milk thistle?

Answer 13

Silymarin

Question 14

Most important Omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish oil?

Answer 14

EPA

DHA

Question 15

What of the following regarding chamomile is false?

Answer 15

Proven to treat insomnia

Question 16

What is a reason a patient may use garlic?

Answer 16

All the above

Question 17

Hawthrone is possible effective in treating which of the following?

Answer 17

CHF

Angina

Question 18

What pt should avoid taking SAMe?

Answer 18

35 yo whos taking antidepressant

Question 19

Which pt would NOT be indicated to take echinacea?

Answer 19

Immunocompromised like HIV

Question 20

In dementia treatment, ginkgo biloba can inhibit cell death and toxicity caused by a protein, whats the protein?

Answer 20

Beta-amyloid protein

Question 21

Which neurotransmitters does st johns wort inhibit reuptake of?

Answer 21

Norepinephrine
Serotonin
Dopamine

Question 22

How long does zinc reduce duration of cold?

Answer 22

1.6 days

Question 23

Which of the following food items interacts with evening primrose?

Answer 23

none of the above

Question 24

Which of the following is TRUE regarding tea tree oil?

Answer 24

Dandruff, acne, athletes foot
can be toxic if used orally
No known drug interactions