herbal agents

Question 1

Name three herbal agents that increase the risk of bleeding

Answer 1

garlic

ginko biloba

ginger

ginsing

black cohosh

Question 2

Ginger is used for the treament of_______ and should not be taken with aspirin and warfarin because it incrases the risk of bleeding.

Answer 2

nausea

dypepsia

constipation

Question 3

St. John’s wart is used in the treatment of depression and INCREASES the risk of_______.

Answer 3

clotting

Question 4

What are two interactions to be aware of in a sugical patient taking St. John’s wart?

Answer 4

Increases risk of clotting

increases effects of narcotics

Question 5

Evening primrose and black cohosh are known for the treatment of_________________.

Answer 5

premenstrual and menopausal discomfort

Question 6

Evening primrose can elevate or decrease BG levels?

Answer 6

Evening primrose will ELEVATE BG levels.

Question 7

Kava Kava is used to_________________.

Answer 7

improve relaxation

Question 8

Side effects of kava kava include:

Answer 8

alcohol increases its toxic effects

liver damage

HTN

visual impairment

may worsen Parkinson’s symptoms