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Which of the Following Increase Bleeding Risk?

A. St. John's Wort 
B. Black Cohosh
C. Vitamine E
D. Garlic 
E. Comfrey 
F. Ginger
G. Ginkgo
H. Chaparral
I. ginseng
J. Willow bark 
L. glucosamine 
M. Fish Oil 
N. Keva/Kava
A

A. St. John’s Wort

C. Vitamine E
D. Garlic

F. Ginger
G. Ginkgo

I. ginseng
J. Willow bark
L. glucosamine
M. Fish Oil

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Which of the following Cause liver toxicity?

A. St. John's Wort 
B. Black Cohosh
C. Vitamine E
D. Garlic 
E. Comfrey 
F. Ginger
G. Ginkgo
H. Chaparral
I. ginseng
J. Willow bark 
L. glucosamine 
M. Fish Oil 
N. Keva/Kava
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B. Black Cohosh

E. Comfrey

H. Chaparral

N. Keva/Kava

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Match the Vitamin with its actual name

Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2 
Vitamin B3 
Vitamin B6 
Vitamin B9 
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Riboflavin
Niacin
Cholecalciferol
Ascorbic Acid
Cobalamin
Retinol
Thiamine
Folic Acid 
Pyridoxine
A

Vitamin A – Retinol
Vitamin B1 – Thiamine, If thiamine is insufficient, it can cause Wenicke’s encephalopathy.
Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin
Vitamin B3 – Niacin Vitamin B3 is niacin.
Vitamin B6 – Pyridoxine
Vitamin B9 – Folic Acid – helps prevent birth defects of the brain and spinal cord
- 400 mcg in adult females
- 600 mcg in pregnant females  start at least a month prior
Vitamin B12 – Cobalamin
Vitamin C – Ascorbic Acid - Scurvy is caused by a deficiency in vitamin C.
Vitamin D – Cholecalciferol - Vitamin D is ubiquitous and serves many functions; one of the most important is in regulating calcium homeostasis and absorption.

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Which of the following is commonly used for Hyperlipidemia?

A. Chromium
B. Ginseng 
C. Cinnamon
D. Fish Oil
E. Garlic 
F. Tea (green, Black)
G. Coenzyme Q
H. L-arginine
I. Chondroitin
J. Glucosamine 
K. Potassium
A

D. Fish Oil

E. Garlic

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Which of the following is commonly used for Hypertension?

A. Chromium
B. Ginseng 
C. Cinnamon
D. Fish Oil
E. Garlic 
F. Tea (green, Black)
G. Coenzyme Q
H. L-arginine
I. Chondroitin
J. Glucosamine 
K. Potassium 
L. Ginger
A 
D. Fish Oil
E. Garlic 
F. Tea (green, Black)
G. Coenzyme Q
H. L-arginine

K. Potassium

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Which of the following is commonly used for Diabetes?

A. Chromium
B. Ginseng 
C. Cinnamon
D. Fish Oil
E. Garlic 
F. Tea (green, Black)
G. Coenzyme Q
H. L-arginine
I. Chondroitin
J. Glucosamine 
K. Potassium 
L. Ginger
A

A. Chromium
B. Ginseng
C. Cinnamon

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Which of the following is commonly used for Osteoarthritis?

A. Chromium
B. Ginseng 
C. Cinnamon
D. Fish Oil
E. Garlic 
F. Tea (green, Black)
G. Coenzyme Q
H. L-arginine
I. Chondroitin
J. Glucosamine 
K. Potassium 
L. Ginger
A

I. Chondroitin
J. Glucosamine

L. Ginger

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Which of the following is commonly used for Anxiety/ Depression

A. Feverfew  
B. Ginkgo
C.  Melatonin
D.  Valerian
E. Guarana (Caffeine)
F. Kava
G. SAMe
H.  St. John's wort
I. Coenzyme Q10
A

D. Valerian

F. Kava
G. SAMe
H. St. John’s wort

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Which of the following is commonly used for Insomnia?

A. Feverfew  
B. Ginkgo
C.  Melatonin
D.  Valerian
E. Guarana (Caffeine)
F. Kava
G. SAMe
H.  St. John's wort
I. Coenzyme Q10
A

C. Melatonin

D. Valerian

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Which of the following is commonly used for Migraine

A. Feverfew  
B. Ginkgo
C.  Melatonin
D.  Valerian
E. Guarana (Caffeine)
F. Kava
G. SAMe
H.  St. John's wort
I. Coenzyme Q10
A

A. Feverfew

E. Guarana (Caffeine)

I. Coenzyme Q10

Willow bark, fish oil, and Riboflavin can also be used for migraine headache

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Which of the following can be used to help with memory / Dementia?

A. Feverfew  
B. Ginkgo
C.  Melatonin
D.  Valerian
E. Guarana (Caffeine)
F. Kava
G. SAMe
H.  St. John's wort
I. Coenzyme Q10
A

B. Ginkgo

Vitamin E works AT HIGH doses for Dementia but it’s dangerous, and doesn’t do anyting at lower doses, so it shouldn’t be recommended

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Which of the following is commonly used for UTI

A. Calcum 
B. Vitamin D
C. Cranberry 
D. Yogurt 
E. Black Cohosh 
F. Dong Quai
G. Red Clover
H. Soy 
I. Bitter orange
J. Saw Palmetto 
K. Ginseng 
L. Echinacea
M. Vitamin C
N. Fish Oil
O. Zinc 
P. Ginger 
Q. Milk thistle
A

C. Cranberry

D. Yogurt

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Which of the following is commonly used for Menopause

A. Calcum 
B. Vitamin D
C. Cranberry 
D. Yogurt 
E. Black Cohosh 
F. Dong Quai
G. Red Clover
H. Soy 
I. Bitter orange
J. Saw Palmetto 
K. Ginseng 
L. Echinacea
M. Vitamin C
N. Fish Oil
O. Zinc 
P. Ginger 
Q. Milk thistle
A

E. Black Cohosh –> Causes Liver Toxicity
F. Dong Quai
G. Red Clover
H. Soy

Dong Quai greatly increases INR
Soy can act like estrogen and thus make breast tumors grow.

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Which of the following is commonly used to help the Prostate

A. Calcum 
B. Vitamin D
C. Cranberry 
D. Yogurt 
E. Black Cohosh 
F. Dong Quai
G. Red Clover
H. Soy 
I. Bitter orange
J. Saw Palmetto 
K. Ginseng 
L. Echinacea
M. Vitamin C
N. Fish Oil
O. Zinc 
P. Ginger 
Q. Milk thistle
A

J. Saw Palmetto

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Which of the following is commonly used to help with Osteoporosis?

A. Calcum 
B. Vitamin D
C. Cranberry 
D. Yogurt 
E. Black Cohosh 
F. Dong Quai
G. Red Clover
H. Soy 
I. Bitter orange
J. Saw Palmetto 
K. Ginseng 
L. Echinacea
M. Vitamin C
N. Fish Oil
O. Zinc 
P. Ginger 
Q. Milk thistle
A

A. Calcum
B. Vitamin D

H. Soy

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Which of the following is commonly used to help with weight loss?

A. Calcum 
B. Vitamin D
C. Cranberry 
D. Yogurt 
E. Black Cohosh 
F. Dong Quai
G. Red Clover
H. Soy 
I. Bitter orange
J. Saw Palmetto 
K. Ginseng 
L. Echinacea
M. Vitamin C
N. Fish Oil
O. Zinc 
P. Ginger 
Q. Milk thistle
A

I. Bitter orange

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Which of the following is commonly used to help with cold and flu?

A. Calcum 
B. Vitamin D
C. Cranberry 
D. Yogurt 
E. Black Cohosh 
F. Dong Quai
G. Red Clover
H. Soy 
I. Bitter orange
J. Saw Palmetto 
K. Ginseng 
L. Echinacea
M. Vitamin C
N. Fish Oil
O. Zinc 
P. Ginger 
Q. Milk thistle
A

K. Ginseng
L. Echinacea
M. Vitamin C
O. Zinc

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Which of the following is commonly used to help with Cancer?

A. Calcum 
B. Vitamin D
C. Cranberry 
D. Yogurt 
E. Black Cohosh 
F. Dong Quai
G. Red Clover
H. Soy 
I. Bitter orange
J. Saw Palmetto 
K. Ginseng 
L. Echinacea
M. Vitamin C
N. Fish Oil
O. Zinc 
P. Ginger 
Q. Milk thistle
A

H. Soy

N. Fish Oil

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Which of the following is commonly used to help with GI?

A. Calcum 
B. Vitamin D
C. Cranberry 
D. Yogurt 
E. Black Cohosh 
F. Dong Quai
G. Red Clover
H. Soy 
I. Bitter orange
J. Saw Palmetto 
K. Ginseng 
L. Echinacea
M. Vitamin C
N. Fish Oil
O. Zinc 
P. Ginger 
Q. Milk thistle
A

P. Ginger

Q. Milk thistle

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What is the maximum dose of vitamin E that is considered healthy?

A. 200 IU daily
B. 400 IU daily
C. 600 IU daily
D. 800 IU daily
E. 1000 IU daily
A

B. 400 IU daily

Vitamin E in foods is considered healthy, but excess intake in supplements is considered a health risk (particularly CVD risk). Non-healthy adults should not be exceeding 400 IU daily.

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Which of the following cause a clinically significant Vitamin B6 depletion?

A. Carbamazepine
B. Amphotericin B
C. Lamotrigine
D. Loop Diuretics
E. Metformin
F. Methotrexate 
G. Sulfamethoxazole 
H. Oxcarbazepine
I. Phenobarbital/Primidone
J. Phenytoin
K. PPIs 
J. Isoniazid
A

J. Isoniazid

Acetazolamide – Calcium, potassium
Amphotericin B – Magnesium, potassium
Carbamazepine – Calcium
Isoniazid – Vitamin B6
Lamotrigine – Calcium
Loop Diuretics – Potassium
Metformin – B12 
Methotrexate – Folate
Orlistat – Beta carotene, fat soluble vitamins (ADEK) – take separate from the orlistat does 
Oxcarbazepine – Calcium
Phenobarbital/Primidone – Calcium
Phenytoin – Calcium
PPIs – Magnesium, Vitamin B12 (>2 years tx)
Sulfamethoxazole – Folate
Topiramate - Calcium
Valproic Acid/Divalproex – Calcium
Zonisamide – Calcium
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Which of the following cause a clinically significant Calcium depletion.

A. Carbamazepine
B. Amphotericin B
C. Lamotrigine
D. Loop Diuretics
E. Metformin
F. Methotrexate 
G. Sulfamethoxazole 
H. Oxcarbazepine
I. Phenobarbital/Primidone
J. Phenytoin
K. PPIs 
J. Isoniazid
A

A. Carbamazepine

C. Lamotrigine

H. Oxcarbazepine
I. Phenobarbital/Primidone
J. Phenytoin

Acetazolamide – Calcium, potassium
Amphotericin B – Magnesium, potassium
Carbamazepine – Calcium
Isoniazid – Vitamin B6
Lamotrigine – Calcium
Loop Diuretics – Potassium
Metformin – B12 
Methotrexate – Folate
Orlistat – Beta carotene, fat soluble vitamins (ADEK) – take separate from the orlistat does 
Oxcarbazepine – Calcium
Phenobarbital/Primidone – Calcium
Phenytoin – Calcium
PPIs – Magnesium, Vitamin B12 (>2 years tx)
Sulfamethoxazole – Folate
Topiramate - Calcium
Valproic Acid/Divalproex – Calcium
Zonisamide – Calcium
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Which of the following cause a clinically significant potassium depletion.

A. Carbamazepine
B. Amphotericin B
C. Lamotrigine
D. Loop Diuretics
E. Metformin
F. Methotrexate 
G. Sulfamethoxazole 
H. Oxcarbazepine
I. Phenobarbital/Primidone
J. Phenytoin
K. PPIs 
J. Isoniazid
A

B. Amphotericin B

D. Loop Diuretics

Acetazolamide – Calcium, potassium
Amphotericin B – Magnesium, potassium
Carbamazepine – Calcium
Isoniazid – Vitamin B6
Lamotrigine – Calcium
Loop Diuretics – Potassium
Metformin – B12 
Methotrexate – Folate
Orlistat – Beta carotene, fat soluble vitamins (ADEK) – take separate from the orlistat does 
Oxcarbazepine – Calcium
Phenobarbital/Primidone – Calcium
Phenytoin – Calcium
PPIs – Magnesium, Vitamin B12 (>2 years tx)
Sulfamethoxazole – Folate
Topiramate - Calcium
Valproic Acid/Divalproex – Calcium
Zonisamide – Calcium
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Which of the following cause a clinically significant B12 depletion.

A. Carbamazepine
B. Amphotericin B
C. Lamotrigine
D. Loop Diuretics
E. Metformin
F. Methotrexate 
G. Sulfamethoxazole 
H. Oxcarbazepine
I. Phenobarbital/Primidone
J. Phenytoin
K. PPIs 
J. Isoniazid
A

E. Metformin

K. PPIs B12 (>2 years tx)

Acetazolamide – Calcium, potassium
Amphotericin B – Magnesium, potassium
Carbamazepine – Calcium
Isoniazid – Vitamin B6
Lamotrigine – Calcium
Loop Diuretics – Potassium
Metformin – B12 
Methotrexate – Folate
Orlistat – Beta carotene, fat soluble vitamins (ADEK) – take separate from the orlistat does 
Oxcarbazepine – Calcium
Phenobarbital/Primidone – Calcium
Phenytoin – Calcium
PPIs – Magnesium, Vitamin B12 (>2 years tx)
Sulfamethoxazole – Folate
Topiramate - Calcium
Valproic Acid/Divalproex – Calcium
Zonisamide – Calcium
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Which of the following cause a clinically significant folate depletion.

A. Carbamazepine
B. Amphotericin B
C. Lamotrigine
D. Loop Diuretics
E. Metformin
F. Methotrexate 
G. Sulfamethoxazole 
H. Oxcarbazepine
I. Phenobarbital/Primidone
J. Phenytoin
K. PPIs 
J. Isoniazid
A

F. Methotrexate

G. Sulfamethoxazole

26
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Which is the following are used to help treat Microcytic Anemia?

A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), folate 
B. Ferrous Sulfate
C. Vitamin B12(Cobalamine) and/or folate
D. Folate, calcium, vitamin D, pyridoxine vit B 6 (for nausea)
E. Calcium, vitamin D
F. Vitamin D
G. Vitamin C
H. Iron, zinc, folate, calcium, vitamin D, B
A

B. Ferrous Sulfate

27
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Which is the following are used to help treat Macrocytic Anemia?

A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), folate 
B. Ferrous Sulfate
C. Vitamin B12(Cobalamine) and/or folate
D. Folate, calcium, vitamin D, pyridoxine vit B 6 (for nausea)
E. Calcium, vitamin D
F. Vitamin D
G. Vitamin C
H. Iron, zinc, folate, calcium, vitamin D, B
A

C. Vitamin B12(Cobalamine) and/or folate

28
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Which is the following are used to help treat Scurvy?

A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), folate 
B. Ferrous Sulfate
C. Vitamin B12(Cobalamine) and/or folate
D. Folate, calcium, vitamin D, pyridoxine vit B 6 (for nausea)
E. Calcium, vitamin D
F. Vitamin D
G. Vitamin C
H. Iron, zinc, folate, calcium, vitamin D, B
A

G. Vitamin C

29
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Which is the following are used to help treat Alcoholism?

A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), folate
B. Ferrous Sulfate
C. Vitamin B12(Cobalamine) and/or folate
D. Folate, calcium, vitamin D, pyridoxine vit B 6 (for nausea)
E. Calcium, vitamin D
F. Vitamin D
G. Vitamin C
H. Iron, zinc, folate, calcium, vitamin D, B
A

A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), folate –> otherwise get wernickes (permanent retardation)

30
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Which is the following are used to help pregnant patients?

A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), folate
B. Ferrous Sulfate
C. Vitamin B12(Cobalamine) and/or folate
D. Folate, calcium, vitamin D, pyridoxine vit B 6 (for nausea)
E. Calcium, vitamin D
F. Vitamin D
G. Vitamin C
H. Iron, zinc, folate, calcium, vitamin D, B
A

D. Folate, calcium, vitamin D, pyridoxine vit B 6 (for nausea)

31
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Which is the following are used to help patients with Crohn’s disease?

A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), folate
B. Ferrous Sulfate
C. Vitamin B12(Cobalamine) and/or folate
D. Folate, calcium, vitamin D, pyridoxine vit B 6 (for nausea)
E. Calcium, vitamin D
F. Vitamin D
G. Vitamin C
H. Iron, zinc, folate, calcium, vitamin D, B
A

H. Iron, zinc, folate, calcium, vitamin D, B

patient specific, can require iron, zinc, folate, calcium, vitamin D,B

32
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Which is the following are used to help patients with osteopenia/Osteoporosis?

A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), folate
B. Ferrous Sulfate
C. Vitamin B12(Cobalamine) and/or folate
D. Folate, calcium, vitamin D, pyridoxine vit B 6 (for nausea)
E. Calcium, vitamin D
F. Vitamin D
G. Vitamin C
H. Iron, zinc, folate, calcium, vitamin D, B
A

E. Caclum, vitamin D

33
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Which is the following are used to help patients with osteopenia/Osteoporosis?

A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), folate
B. Ferrous Sulfate
C. Vitamin B12(Cobalamine) and/or folate
D. Folate, calcium, vitamin D, pyridoxine vit B 6 (for nausea)
E. Calcium, vitamin D
F. Vitamin D
G. Vitamin C
H. Iron, zinc, folate, calcium, vitamin D, B
A

E. Calcium, vitamin D

34
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Which of the following are used to help patients with Chronic Kidney Disease?

A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), folate
B. Ferrous Sulfate
C. Vitamin B12(Cobalamine) and/or folate
D. Folate, calcium, vitamin D, pyridoxine vit B 6 (for nausea)
E. Calcium, vitamin D
F. Vitamin D
G. Vitamin C
H. Iron, zinc, folate, calcium, vitamin D, B
A

F. Vitamin D

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