Ch.7 OTC drugs, herbals & dietary supplements

Question 1

Complementary medicine:

Answer 1

Acupuncture
Massage Therapy
Meditation
etc.

Question 2

Saint Johns Warts

Answer 2

lowers effectiveness of birth control.

Question 3

Ginkgo

Answer 3

thins blood

Question 4

Kava

Answer 4

increases central nervous system depression if used with sedatives.
increases effects of alcohol.

Question 5

Garlic

Answer 5

interferes with hypoglycemic drugs

Question 6

Cranberry

Answer 6

decreases elimination of many drugs.

Question 7

Legend drugs

Answer 7

prescription drugs

Question 8

Which drugs could interfere with anticoagulants?

Answer 8

Chamomile
Ginkgo
garlic

Question 9

Criteria for OTC meds

Answer 9

1. Easy use
2. Easy monitor
3. Safe (limited interactions, low abuse, high therapeutic index)

Question 10

OTC labels must include:

Answer 10

1. Ingredients
2. Used
3. Warnings
4. Directions
5. Facts
6. OD instructions

Question 11

Consumer safety precautions associated with herbal supplements?

Answer 11

Reliable data on product efficacy is scarce.

Question 12

Which entity regulates medicinal herbs?

Answer 12

DSHEA

Question 13

chamomile tea

Answer 13

increases the risk of bleeding if combined with anticoagulants.

Question 14

ginseng

Answer 14

can alter drug metabolism, as well as distribution and elimination.

Question 15

According to DSHEA, how are herbs viewed?

Answer 15

as dietary supplements (aren’t held to same standard as drugs)