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chapter 61 & 7 herbal therapies Flashcards

1
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what drug interactions can Gingko Biloba cause**

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The flavones of ginkgo can be dangerous to patient on anticoagulants

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are herbal remedies always safer **

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NO some active ingredients are the same strength as prescription meds and they can have side effects and cause allergic reactions

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what are the indications for ginseng**

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-Can help with blood sugar levels
-decreases BP
-decreases sexual dysfunciton

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what are interactions that ginseng has **

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-increases CNS depressants
-increases anticoagulants
-Decreases the effects of morphine

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What are uses for Ginkgo Biloba
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-Anti oxidant
-increases blood flow (vasodilate so lowered BP as well)
-increases memory

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What are some drug interactions of Ginkgo
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-reduces effect of anticonvulsants
-interacts with tricyclic antidepressants
-increases anticoagulants
-decreases insulin levels

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What are some uses of black licorice *

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-regulates hormones
-decreases fat

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what are adverse effects of black liquorice in large amounts
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-Decreases K (which leads to arrhythmias)
-increases steroids
-increases digoxin
-increases aspirin gi irritation

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what are some uses for feverfew*

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-lowers fever
-reduces inflammation
-decreases N/V

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what are feverfew drug interactions *

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-increases anticoagulants
-increases effects of NSAIDS

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what are some uses of st johns wart

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-decreases depression and anxiety

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what are uses of Valerian and Cava Cava

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mostly helps with sleep and anxiety problems

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What are some uses for Saw Palmetto
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-Decreases BPH
-decreases urinary retention (so helps to initiate urination)
-decreases nocturia

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What are some interactions with Saw palmetto**

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-Decreases absorption of iron
-decreases oral contraceptives
-acts like hormone so don’t use in pregnency or with hormone sens tumor
-Finasteride (similar effect)

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what are uses of turmeric
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-decreases inflammation
-decreases stomach irritation

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what are some interactions of turmeric**

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-enhances anticoagulants
-decreases protection against stomach acid (stomach irritation)

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17
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what are speciality supplements

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non-herbal dietary products that are used to treat specific conditions (so more specific than herbal products)

18
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what are the fat soluble vitamins

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D, E, A, K

19
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What does vit A do

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-helps with immunity
-Vision
-development of teeth and bones

20
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what does vit E do
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-antioxidant
-protects against blood clot formation

21
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what are signs and symptoms that someone has take too much Vit E
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-Fatigue
-headache
-nausea

22
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what are contraindications of vit E
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(think since its and anticoagulant what could it do)

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-Bleeding disorders
-Thrombocytopenia (low level of platelets in the blood)

23
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what is the brand name for vitamin K
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Aquamephyton

24
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What are the effects and uses of vit K
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-helps produce RBC
-helps to synthesize clotting factors (think K for Klotting)
-used as an antidote for warfarin overdose
-treat neonatal hemorrhaging disease

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if aquamephyton is being used as an antidote for warfarin how long does it take to stop the bleeding?
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around 3-8 hours (average about 6 hours)

26
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which vitamins are water soluble

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B and C

27
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what does vit B do in the body

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is crucial in the conversion of carbohydrates to energy

28
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what are drug interactions of Vit B

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some antibiotics like erythromycin

29
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what causes cheilosis and what is it?

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cracks on either sides of the lipsand it is a deficiency of riboflavin (vit B2)

30
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what are uses of vit B2

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-Antioxidant

31
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what is a side effect of large amounts of riboflavin***

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Bright yellow urine

32
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what is the brand name of Vit B2

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Riboflavin

33
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what is pellagra

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lack of Vit B3 in the diet

34
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what are the 4 characteristics of pellagra

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Characterized by the 4 D’s
-dermatitis
-diarrhea
-dementia
-death

35
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what does vit B3 do

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decreases cholesterol and atherosclerosis disease

36
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what does vit B5 do

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aids in digestion of carbs proteins fats

37
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what does vit B6 do

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treats vit deficiencies signs and symptoms and releases glycogen from the liver to the muscles

38
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what are contraindications of vit B6 and why
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do not take with levodopa since it binds to the med and is excreted very quickly from the body

39
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what is the brand name for Vit c

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Ascorbic acid

40
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what are uses of Vit C
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-enhances iron absorption
-used to enhance wound healing

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NRSG 210 (19 decks)

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