Herbal Supplement Uses and Adverse Effects Flashcards
1
Q
ginkgo biloba use
A
memory enhancement
2
Q
ginkgo biloba adverse effect
A
increased bleeding risk
3
Q
ginseng use
A
improved mental performance
4
Q
ginseng adverse effect
A
increased bleeding risk
5
Q
saw palmetto use
A
BPH
6
Q
saw palmetto adverse effect
A
increased bleeding risk
7
Q
black cohosh use
A
postmenopausal symptoms (hot flashes and vaginal dryness)
8
Q
black cohosh adverse effects
A
- hepatic injury
- increased bleeding (antiplatelet properties)
9
Q
St. John’s wort uses
A
- depression
- insomnia
10
Q
St. John’s wort adverse effects
A
- drug interactions: antidepressants (serotonin syndrome), OC’s, anticoagulants (decreased INR), digoxin
- hypertensive crisis
11
Q
kava uses
A
- anxiety
- insomnia
12
Q
kava adverse effect
A
severe liver damage
13
Q
licorice uses
A
- stomach ulcers
- bronchitis/viral infections
14
Q
licorice adverse effects
A
- HTN
- hypOkalemia
15
Q
echinacea use
A
treatment and prevention of cold and flu
