Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

NAPLEX Review > Dietary Supplements, Natural, and Complementary Medicine > Flashcards

Dietary Supplements, Natural, and Complementary Medicine Flashcards

1
Q

What is complementary medicine?

A

health practices used with conventional medicine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is alternative medicine?

A

medicine used when conventional medicine is not used

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What does the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) do?

A

Requires manufacturers to ensure their products are safe before they are marketed (not necessarily effective)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

How are supplements removed from the market?

A

If the FDA proves they are unsafe

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How to report adverse events from supplements

A

FDA’s Safety Reporting Portal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Where to find information on natural medicines?

A

General drug references

Natural Medicines Database

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

Anxiety

A 
Valerian
Passionflower
Kava
Chamomile
St. John's wort
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

ADHD

A

Omega-3 fatty acids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

Cold sores

A

L-lysine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

Colds and Flu

A

Echinacea
Zinc
Vitamin C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

Dementia/memory

A

Ginkgo

Vitamin E

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

Depression

A

St. John’s wort
SAMe
Valerian
5-HTP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

Diabetes

A

Alpha lipoic acid
Chromium
Cassia cinnamon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

Dyslipidemia

A

Red yeast rice

Omega-3 fatty acids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

Dyspepsia

A

Calcium

Magnesium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

Energy/weight loss

A

Bitter orange
Caffeine
Guarana, green tea powder (contains caffeine)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

Erectile Dysfunction

A

Ginseng
L-arginine
Yohimbe

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

HF, heart health

A

Coenzyme Q10
Hawthorn
Omega-3 fatty acids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

HTN

A

Omega-3 fatty acids
L-arginine
Coenzyme Q10
Garlic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

GI health

A

Fibers
Chamomile
Probiotics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

Inflammation

A

Omega-3 fatty acids
Flax seeds/oil
Tumeric

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

Insomnia/sleep

A

Melatonin
Valerian
Chamomile

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

Liver disease

A

Milk thistle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What supplements are commonly used for

Menopause

A

Black cohosh
Dong quai
Evening primrose oil
Soy, red clover

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
What supplements are commonly used for | Migraine, prophylaxis
Feverfew Butterbur Magnesium Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
26
What supplements are commonly used for | Motion Sickness
Ginger | Peppermint
27
What supplements are commonly used for | Osteoarthritis
Glucosamine Chondroitin SAMe Tumeric
28
What supplements are commonly used for | Osteoporosis
Calcium Vitamin D Soy
29
What supplements are commonly used for | Prostate health
Saw palmetto | Lycopene
30
What supplements are commonly used for | Skin conditions
Tea tree oil
31
What supplements are commonly used for | UTI
Cranberry
32
What is a safety concern with | 5-HTP
Serotonergic
33
What is a safety concern with | Bitter orange
Stimulant
34
What is a safety concern with | Black cohosh
Hepatotoxic
35
What is a safety concern with | Caffeine
Increased BP and HR
36
What is a safety concern with | Chondroitin
Increased INR with warfarin
37
What is a safety concern with | Dong quai
Increased bleeding risk
38
What is a safety concern with | Garlic
Increased bleeding risk
39
What is a safety concern with | Ginger
Increased bleeding risk
40
What is a safety concern with | Ginkgo
Increased bleeding risk | d/c before surgery
41
What is a safety concern with | Ginseng
Increased bleeding risk
42
What is a safety concern with | Glucosamine
Increased bleeding risk
43
What is a safety concern with | Hawthron
Positive inotrope | Do not use with digoxin (additive effect)
44
What is a safety concern with | Kava
Hepatotoxicity
45
What is a safety concern with | Omega-3 fatty acids
Increased bleeding risk at high doses
46
What is a safety concern with | SAMe
Serotonergic
47
What is a safety concern with | St. John's wort
MANY drug interactions Serotonergic Photosensitivity
48
What is a safety concern with | Valerian
Sedation
49
What is a safety concern with | Vitamin E
Bleeding risk | CVD risk
50
Which vitamin is | Retinol
A
51
Which vitamin is | Thiamine
B1
52
Which vitamin is | Riboflavin
B2
53
Which vitamin is | Niacin
B3
54
Which vitamin is | Pyridoxine
B6
55
Which vitamin is | Folic Acid
B9
56
Which vitamin is | Cobalamin
B12
57
Which vitamin is | Ascorbic acid
C
58
How much iron should be supplemented in breastfed babies?
1mg/kg/d from 4-6 months old until consuming iron rich foods
59
What nutrient depletion does the following drug cause | Antiepileptics
Calcium
60
What nutrient depletion does the following drug cause | Amphotericin B
Mg | K
61
What nutrient depletion does the following drug cause | Isoniazid
B6
62
What nutrient depletion does the following drug cause | Loop diuretics
Potassium
63
What nutrient depletion does the following drug cause | Metformin
B12 (cobalamin)
64
What nutrient depletion does the following drug cause | Methotrexate
Folate
65
What nutrient depletion does the following drug cause | Orlistat
Beta-carotene | Fat-soluble vitamins
66
What nutrient depletion does the following drug cause | PPI
Mg
67
What supplements are recommended in | Alcoholism
B1 (thamine), folate
68
What supplements are recommended in | Microcytic anemia
Iron
69
What supplements are recommended in | Macrocytic anemia
B12 and/or folate
70
What supplements are recommended in | Pregnancy
Folate, calcium, vitamin D, pyridoxine
71
What supplements are recommended in | Osteopenia/osteoporosis
Calcium, vitamin D
72
What supplements are recommended in | CKD
Vitamin D

NAPLEX Review (79 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions