Flashcards in Questions from class Deck (24)
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What is guarana used for?
Energy
weight loss
headaches
2
What is willow bark used for?
Headache
3
What is a severe contraindication with glucosamine?
Coumadin
4
Black cohosh and CYP2D6 question
Increase of paroxetine in blood
5
What is the most common indication for Feverfew?
Migraine headaches
6
Valerian root is a GRSA, which means it is "generally recognized as safe". What are the side effects of taking Valerian?
GI upset
Excitability
Insomnia
Dizziness
7
What family of drug is red yeast related to?
HMG CoA reducatase inhib (statin)
8
Saw palmetto can be used to lower inflammation in which of the following?
Enlarged prostate
9
What is coq 10 effective in treating?
CoQ10 deficiency
10
Which of the following is a possible adverse effect when using melatonin?
All the above
11
How do cinnamon and chromium help to treat type 2 diabetes?
Decrease fasting blood glucose levels by inc insulin sensitivity
12
Which natural med is both common ingredient in food flavoring and marketed as a weight loss supplement?
Raspberry ketones
13
What is one of the active ingredients for milk thistle?
Silymarin
14
Most important Omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish oil?
EPA
DHA
15
What of the following regarding chamomile is false?
Proven to treat insomnia
16
What is a reason a patient may use garlic?
All the above
17
Hawthrone is possible effective in treating which of the following?
CHF
Angina
18
What pt should avoid taking SAMe?
35 yo whos taking antidepressant
19
Which pt would NOT be indicated to take echinacea?
Immunocompromised like HIV
20
In dementia treatment, ginkgo biloba can inhibit cell death and toxicity caused by a protein, whats the protein?
Beta-amyloid protein
21
Which neurotransmitters does st johns wort inhibit reuptake of?
Norepinephrine
Serotonin
Dopamine
22
How long does zinc reduce duration of cold?
1.6 days
23
Which of the following food items interacts with evening primrose?
none of the above
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