Herbals Flashcards
1
Q
An herb that starts with “g” increases risk of what?
A
Bleeding
2
Q
St. John’s Wort increases risk of what?
A
Clotting
3
Q
Which two herbs may help with BPH sx?
A
St. John’s Wort, saw palmetto
4
Q
Pts taking St. John’s Wort and SSRIs may develop what?
A
Serotonin syndrome
5
Q
St. John’s Wort may decrease effectiveness of which two meds?
A
OCPs and digoxin
6
Q
Which herb may help memory and also intermittent claudication?
A
Gingko biloba
7
Q
Which two herbs may help menstrual cramps?
A
Black cohosh and evening primrose
8
Q
Kava Kava’s toxic affects are increased by what?
A
Alcohol
