herbs Flashcards
1
Q
ginkgo biloba
A
Tx: memory enhancement
risk: bleeding
2
Q
garlic
A
Tx: cholesterol, HTN
risk: bleeding
3
Q
ginseng
A
Tx: mental performance
risk: bleeding
4
Q
glucosamine
A
Tx: joint fx
risk: hypoglycemia
5
Q
saw palmetto
A
Tx: BPH
risk: GI upset
6
Q
black cohosh
A
Tx: menopausal symptoms
risk: hepatic injury
7
Q
st johns wort
A
Tx: depression, insomnia
risk: HTN crisis, interaction w/ antidepressants, OCs, anticoags, digoxin
8
Q
kava
A
Tx: anxiety, insomnia
risk: liver damage
9
Q
licorice
A
Tx: stomach ulcers, bronchitis, viral infxns
risk: HTN, hypokalemia
10
Q
echinacea
A
Tx: cold and flu prevention
risk: allergic rxn, dyspepsia
11
Q
ephedra
A
Tx: cold/flu, weight loss, improved athletic performance
risk: HTN, arrhythmia, MI, sudden death, stroke, seizure
