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Dietary Supplements Flashcards

1
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Why do patients take St. Johns Wart

A

Treat depression and anxiety

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2
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Why do patients take Kava

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Treat anxiety

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3
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Vitamin E is associated with an increased risk of bleeding

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True

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4
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What toxicity is Kava associated with

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Hepatotoxicity

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5
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What is SAMe used for

A

Depression and osteoarthritis

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T/F: Lysine is used for stress

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True

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7
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T/F: Metformin can cause a depletion in vitamin B12

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True

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8
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What are common homeopathic meds for cold and flu

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Zinc lozenges, Vitamin C, echinacea

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9
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What is niacin

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Vitamin B3

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10
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What drugs are used as migraine prophylaxis

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Riboflavin, caffeine, feverfew, magnesium, coenzyme 10, butterbur

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T/F: Plant stanols/sterols reduce cholesterol

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True

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12
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What are other homeopathic medications that can help with newborn patients

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Iron and vitamin D 400 IU

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13
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What is thiamine

A

Vitamin B1

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14
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What is riboflavin

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Vitamin B2

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15
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What is cobalamin

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Vitamin B12

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16
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T/F: Patients taking antiepileptic medication may need calcium supplementation

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True

17
Q

What supplements would be good for perimenopause

A

Black cohosh, Soy, and red clover

18
Q

What is tea tree oil used for

A

acne and skin conditions

19
Q

What are symptoms of Wernicke’s encephalopathy, what can prevent it

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Poor muscle coordination, confusion, and vision changes, vitamin B1 can prevent this

20
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Which homeopathic drug is treated by BPH

A

Paw Salmetto

21
Q

What is a precursor for androgens

A

DHEA

22
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T/F: Dong quai is known as female estrogen and used by some women for menopasual symptoms or cramps but also has an increased risk of bleeding

A

True

23
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T/F: Black cohosh is associated hepatotoxicity

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True

24
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T/F: St. John’s wart is associated with photosensitivity

A

True

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