Herbal supplements

Question 1

black cohosh

Answer 1

reduce menopausal sx

Question 2

echinacea

Answer 2

immune system booster

contraindicated for pt’s w/autoimmune dz

Question 3

feverfew

Answer 3

reduce migraines
increased risk of bleeding
avoid: NSAIDs, heparin, warfarin, etc

Question 4

garlic

Answer 4

lowers BP
increased risk of bleeding
avoid: NSAIDs, heparin, warfarin, etc

Question 5

ginger root

Answer 5

relieve N, indigestion
increased risk of bleeding
avoid: NSAIDs, heparin, warfarin, etc

Question 6

ginkgo biloba

Answer 6

not protectant against alzheimer’s
increased risk of bleeding
avoid: NSAIDs, heparin, warfarin, etc

Question 7

glucosamine

Answer 7

tx for osteoarthritis
increased risk of bleeding
avoid: NSAIDs, heparin, warfarin, etc

Question 8

kava

Answer 8

decreased anxiety
hepatotoxic
avoid: CNS depressants

Question 9

saw palmetto

Answer 9

reduce BPH sx to ease voiding
increased risk for bleeding
avoid: NSAIDs, heparin, warfarin, etc

Question 10

st. john’s wort

Answer 10

tx mild depression
MANY drug interactions
if combined w/serotonergic drugs–> serotonin syndrome

Question 11

valerian

Answer 11

tx depression
sedating
avoid: CNS depressants