Herbal Medications

Question 1

Key difference between Ginkgo and Ginseng

Answer 1

Ginseng has way more Immuno involvment

Question 2

Do not take _____ while taking CoQ10

Answer 2

Warfarin

Question 3

Aside from Anti-inflamm and Anti-cancer, name 2 Special uses for Milk Thistle

Answer 3

1. Liver protection from toxins
2. Induce lactation in mothers

Question 4

Garlic, Ginkgo, Ginseng, CoQ10, and Glucosamine are all drugs that have adverse drug-drug interactions with _______

Answer 4

Anticoagulants such as Warfarin

(At war with The 4 Gangstas)

Question 5

3 main adverse effects of Garlic

Answer 5

1. Hypotension
2. Nausea
3. Bleeding

Question 6

5 Main uses of Ginseng

Answer 6

1. Immune boost
2. CNS stimulation
3. Anti-stress
4. Analgesia
5. Anti-platelet/Vasoregulate

Question 7

3 side-effects of the “manly” Saw Palmetto

Answer 7

1. GI probs
2. Decreased libido
3. Rhinitis

Question 8

Considering one of Garlic’s adverse effects, patients should avoid taking _____ or ____, as well as antivirals

Answer 8

Warfarin, aspirin

Question 9

Echinacea adverse effects IV and Oral

Answer 9

Oral: Bad taste, Upset GI, Rash

IV: Flu-like symtoms

Question 10

Just like Ginkgo, you would never want to use ______ with Ginseng. Ginseng has an extra drug-interaction with _______ (Just like Echinacea)

Answer 10

• Anticoagulants
• Immunosuppressants

Question 11

2 main side effects of CoQ10

Answer 11

1. Gastro-intestinal
2. Anorexia

Question 12

Adverse reaction of melatonin, aside from drowsiness, fatigue, and irritability

Answer 12

Reproduction function

Question 13

3 Main uses of Garlic

Answer 13

1. Inhib HMG-CoA red. to lower cholesterol
2. Antiplatelet
3. Antimicrobial/neoplastic

Question 14

Main adverse effect of Glucosamine

Answer 14

Gastro-intestinal

Question 15

Do not take ____ while taking Glucosamine

Answer 15

Warfarin

Question 16

Patients who have _____ should avoid Echinacea

Answer 16

immunodeficiency

Question 17

Main side effect of MILK thistle?

Answer 17

GI problems

Question 18

Why do men typically use Saw Palmetto? (2 reasons)

Answer 18

Treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and increase DHT

Question 19

Ginkgo main use

Answer 19

Increase blood flow/ Vasodilation

Question 20

Use of Echinacea

Answer 20

• Anti-inflamm
• Immuno boost
• Especially UTIs

Question 21

Considering St. John wort’s main use, what are 3 expected side effects

Answer 21

1. Photosensitivty
2. Mania
3. Autonomic Arousal

Question 22

3 Side effects of Ginseng

Answer 22

1. Vaginal Bleeding
2. CNS over-stimulation
3. HTN

Question 23

Never mix ______ with Ginkgo!

Answer 23

Anti-coagulants

Question 24

CoEnzyme Q10 2 main uses

Answer 24

1. Antioxidant
2. Cardiovascular health

Question 25

Considering St. John’s wort’s main use; what sorts of drugs should you avoid?

Answer 25

CYP enzyme drugs, and Anti-depressants

Question 26

St. John’s Wort has one maine use: _______

Answer 26

Depression

Question 27

4 main Ginkgo side effects

Answer 27

1. Gastro-intestinal probs
2. Anxiety
3. Insomnia
4. Seizures