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Herbal agents Flashcards

1
Q

What agents increase bleeding?

A

Ginger

Ginseng

Gingko biloba

Garlic

Black Cohosh

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2
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Which agent is used for depression?

A

St John Wart

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3
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When St John’s Wart is used in combination with antidepressants what condition can occur?

A

Serotonin syndrome

Also may increase effects of narcotics

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4
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Which agent is used for memory and concentration?

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Gingko bilobA=Alzheimers

Also used to improve symptoms in Alzheimer’s pts

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5
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What VS is increased by Gingko biloba?

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May increase BP

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Which medication is used for prementrual and menopausal discomfort?

A

Black cohosh

Evening primrose

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7
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Which medication is used to improve relaxation?

What can high doses and long term use lead to?

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Kava Kava=cool (feelin chilled out)

HTN, liver damage

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What substance when used with Kava Kava can lead to toxic effects?

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Alcohol

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9
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Which drug should not be taken with SSRI’s?

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St John’s Wart

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10
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Which agent is used as an adaptogen to increase overall physical and mental well-being as well as lower cholesterol, reduce fatigue and enhance libido?

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Ginseng

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11
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Which agent can cause allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis?

A

Echinacea

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12
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Which agent can increase sedation during anesthesia?

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Echinacea

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Which agent is used by men to improve symptoms of BPH?

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St John’s Wart

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Which agent increases blood glucose?

A

Evening Primrose

Roses are sweet smelling=high sugar

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Which agent can cause mania in pt’s taking MAOI’s?

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Ginseng

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16
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Which agent should not be taken by women on hormone replacement therapy?

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Black cohosh

17
Q

Which agent is used to reduce symptoms of the common cold?

A

Echinacea

18
Q

Which agent can worsen Parkinson’s syndrome?

A

Kava Kava

Kava=parKinsons

19
Q

Which agent increases incidence of seizures in pt’s with a sz disorder requiring anesthesia?

A

Evening primroSe=sz

20
Q

List 9 common herbal agents:

A

Ginger

Ginseng

St John’s Wart

Echinacea

Gingko Biloba

Black Cohosh

Evening Primrose

Kava Kava

Garlic

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