herbal remedies Flashcards
1
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valerian
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2
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A
3
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4
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5
Q
The active ingredient in St. John’s wort is thought to be
A
hypericum perforatum
6
Q
Kava has pharmacodynamic effects very similar to
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alcohol
7
Q
valerian is best described as a
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sedative
8
Q
Ginkgo biloba should not be combined with
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aspirin
9
Q
Kava grows naturally in what part of the world?
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south pacific
10
Q
Ma huang should not be combined with caffeine, as this can increase the risk of
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cardiac arrest
11
Q
Valerian is commonly called “Nature’s _________”.
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valium
12
Q
Toxicity can result from the consumption of Ginkgo biloba….
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seeds
13
Q
The pharmacodynamic mechanism of St. John’s wort is very similar to that of
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TCAs
14
Q
In the past, use of kava has been linked to
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Hepatotoxicity
15
Q
Pharmcodynamically, valerian is classified as an
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GABA agonist
