Dietary Supplements Flashcards
Why do patients take St. Johns Wart
Treat depression and anxiety
Why do patients take Kava
Treat anxiety
Vitamin E is associated with an increased risk of bleeding
True
What toxicity is Kava associated with
Hepatotoxicity
What is SAMe used for
Depression and osteoarthritis
T/F: Lysine is used for stress
True
T/F: Metformin can cause a depletion in vitamin B12
True
What are common homeopathic meds for cold and flu
Zinc lozenges, Vitamin C, echinacea
What is niacin
Vitamin B3
What drugs are used as migraine prophylaxis
Riboflavin, caffeine, feverfew, magnesium, coenzyme 10, butterbur
T/F: Plant stanols/sterols reduce cholesterol
True
What are other homeopathic medications that can help with newborn patients
Iron and vitamin D 400 IU
What is thiamine
Vitamin B1
What is riboflavin
Vitamin B2
What is cobalamin
Vitamin B12
T/F: Patients taking antiepileptic medication may need calcium supplementation
True
What supplements would be good for perimenopause
Black cohosh, Soy, and red clover
What is tea tree oil used for
acne and skin conditions
What are symptoms of Wernicke’s encephalopathy, what can prevent it
Poor muscle coordination, confusion, and vision changes, vitamin B1 can prevent this
Which homeopathic drug is treated by BPH
Paw Salmetto
What is a precursor for androgens
DHEA
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
True
T/F: Black cohosh is associated hepatotoxicity
True
T/F: St. John’s wart is associated with photosensitivity
True
