Herbal Agents

Question 1

Ginger root- precautions

Answer 1

Increases bleeding

Question 2

Ginseng root- precautions

Answer 2

Increases bleeding

Question 3

Gingko Biloba - precautions

Taken for memory and concentration

Answer 3

Increases bleeding

Increases blood pressure

Question 4

If Herbal agent starts with a G

Answer 4

Increases risk of bleeding

Question 5

Garlic - precautions

Answer 5

Increases risk of bleeding

Question 6

St John’s Wort - what is it used for?

Answer 6

Improve depression

Question 7

St John’s Wort - precautions

Answer 7

Increases risk of clotting

MANY drug interactions
Serotonin syndrome
Decrease oral contraception
Increase effects of narcotics

Question 8

Evening Primrose

Answer 8

Premenstrual and menopausal discomfort

Increase blood glucose

Question 9

Black Cohosh

Answer 9

Increase risk of bleedign

Question 10

Kava Kava

Answer 10

Hypertension

Liver damage - alcohol worsens