Section 2: Pharmacology

Question 1

Adverse effects of the following herbal medications:

1. Kava
2. Gingko biloba
3. Ginseng

Answer 1

1. Liver injury
2. Bleeding
3. Stevens-Johnson syndrome; psychosis

Question 2

Major adverse effect of kava

Answer 2

Liver injury (hepatotoxicity)

Question 3

Major adverse effect of Gingko biloba

Answer 3

Bleeding

Remember: Use the “b” in Gingko biloba to remember bleeding

Question 4

Major adverse effect of gingseng

Answer 4

• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• Psychosis