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Complementary Medicine Flashcards

1
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What is the current correct term for alternative medicine?

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interative medicne

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What are the four guiding principles of integrative medicine?

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  1. Holistic care
  2. Active learning
  3. Natural healing
  4. Prevention
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3
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What is the national organization for complementary medicine?

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National center for complementary and integrative health

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What are the two major concerns the NIH has with supplements?

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  1. Possible drug interactions

2. Product contamination

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What is the effect of omega 3 FAs on RA?

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Improve arthralgias if used inconjunction with NSAIDs

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6
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What effect do omega 3 FAs have on HTN?

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Small reductions in BP

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7
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What is the antioxidant found in garlic?

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Allicin

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What is garlic used in the treatment of?

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HTN, heart disease, high LDL

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9
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Glucosamine is used in the treatment of what?

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OA

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10
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GLucosamine may reduce the effectiveness of what drugs?

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hypoglycemic drugs

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What are the supposed benefits of echinacea?

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Effective flu treatment

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What are the side effects of echinacea?

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Asthma flare ups

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13
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What are the side effects of flaxseed?

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Lowers serum levels of some medications

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What are the supposed benefits of ginseng?

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Reduces fatigue in some patients

Antioxidant

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What are the contraindications to ginkgo use?

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thiazide diuretics

ASA

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16
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What are the benefits of ginkgo use?

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Treats dementia/alzheimers

Antioxidant

17
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What are the supposed benefits of CoQ10?

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Heart health

Migraine treatment

18
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What are the supposed benefits of saw palmetto?

A

BPH

19
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What are the side effects of saw palmetto?

A

Increases bleeding time

20
Q

What are the three things you should do when discussing/considering alternative treatments?

A

Investigate
Check attitude
Look for complementary therapies

21
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What are the four types of medication that are of greatest concern when considering using a supplement, due to changing the serum levels?

A

Anticoagulants
Arrhythmia meds
Szs meds
immune suppressants

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