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Cranberry Juice

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prevent UTIs, will not treat UTIs already established

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Ma Huang affects on body

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Stimulate

elevate BP

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can cause nausea vomitting and menstral changes

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milk thistle

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which drug if used long term surpresses the immune system ***

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Echinacea

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Oral ingestion can increase the risk of bleeding and bruising when taken with anticoagulants

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cayenne

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Which herb is used by people for Rhadomyolysis leading to myglobinurea

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Coenzyme Q-10

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Which herb Lowers seizure threshold making someone more likely to seize?

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Ginko biloba

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Which herb is used by people for Heart Failure

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Coenzyme Q-10

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ma huang causes

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Causes HTN
Stroke
MI and death

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Echinacea precautions

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Do not use with autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis and lupus)

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Which herb will not help if patient is taking antibiotics but ends up reducing the effect of the antibiotics?

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Zinc

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Which herbs are thought to be always dangerous

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comfrey
kava
ma huang

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Which herb is used for Weight loss, anti-cancer (antioxidant), improve mental clarity. Anticoagulation properties.

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green tea

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14
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which herbs have caffeine in them?

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green tea

ginseng

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15
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St Johns wort is used for ____

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used for depression

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Will reduce the effectiveness of azathioprine, cyclosporine, methotrexate, CellCept

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tumeric

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Which herb is Sedative, sleep-aide, anxiety, lack of concentration.

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valerian

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18
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Which herb stimulates immune system

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Echinacea

think: which is why its good for virus’

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Which drug accelerates metabolism of other drugs? (such as antidepressants)

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St Johns Wort

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Which herb used by people to treat symptoms of menopause?

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Black Cohosh

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21
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Excessive amounts of zinc will…

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Excessive amounts

lower HDL cholesterol and damage immune system

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22
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Coenzyme Q-10 precautions

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do not use with warfarin

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23
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Which herb treats viral infections and skin problems?

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Echinacea

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24
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What are some glucosamine precautions?

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watch for shellfish allergy

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Zingiber officinale
Ginger root
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which drug increase bruising and bleeding if taken with NSAIDS and/or anticoagulants.
turmeric
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which herb weight loss, decreases blood glucose
cinnamon
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this herb has an increased risk of bleeding when on anticoagulants
valerian | zinc is regularly, valerian is only on anticoagulants
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used for anxiety, can cause liver damage
kava
30
knitbone aka
comfrey
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which herb increases liver function tests
valerian
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What are some precautions when taking probiotics?
activity of probiotics may be altered by antibiotics and antifungals
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Ubiquinone
Coenzyme Q-10
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ADHD, impotence, Diabetes, anemia, fever, increase stamina, protect against respiratory illness.
ginseng
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Which herb is used for Mild to moderate depression, anxiety, asthma, gout, arthritis.
st. johns wort
36
which drugs have estrogen like effects
milk thistle | ginseng
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topical relief of pain and itching.
cayenne
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Stimulant, weight loss, decongestant.
ma huang
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Improve age-related memory impairment, increase blood flow. Anticoagulation properties.
Ginko biloba
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Which herb is used by people muscle injury caused by statins?
Coenzyme Q-10
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Which herb is used by people to treat Benign prostheric hypertrophy (BPH) ?
black cohosh | saw palmetto
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precautions of apple cider vinegar
hypokalemia when used with Lasix, Digitalis, Insulin
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Which herbals increase risk of bleeding and should not be taken peri-operatively or with anticoagulants?
``` Gingo biloba Fish Oil Fever-few garlic (Also Vitamin E) ```
44
Which herb suppresses migraines, also used in RA and other inflammatory conditions.
Zinc
45
Which herb reduces serum levels of enalapril (anti-hypertensive) asprin and many other drugs.
Zinc
46
Treat Diarrhea, bronchitis, leprosy, headaches, heartburn, colic, bruising, Alzheimers’ prevention
turmeric
47
camellia sinensis
green tea
48
can cause veno-occlusive disease thrombophebitis, liver damage
comfrey | think half C filled = veno-occulsive
49
Which herb is Pregnancy Category X?
Saw palmetto
50
Valerian precautions
Dont combine with other meds/alcohol since CNS depressant
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Which herb has anti-androgenic effects (feminizing effects)?
Saw palmetto, ginseng | think: saw palmetto used to relieve pain associated with benign prosthetic hypertrophy)
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Can cause hypoglycemia when taken with antihypergylcemic medications, increased stimulant effect with caffeine, alter coags
ginseng
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What can prevent c.diff bacteria and H.pylori?
Probiotics
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used for bone ailments, back pain, “female” problems
comfrey
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Which herb is used to treat symptoms of Menopause, Osteoporosis, Breast Cancer. ?
Soy
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Which herb should not be taken with antihypertensives?
Ma Huang
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St. Johns Wort precaution
Do not combine with other serotonin-enhancing drugs (Amphetamine, cocaine, SSRIs MAO inhibitors, tricyclic agents).
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Cimicifuga racemosa
black cohosh
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Treat liver, spleen and gallbladder diseases.
milk thistle
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Which herb can intensify actions of other stimulants and pressors?
Ma Huang | because will cancel each other out
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Symphytum officinale/knitbone aka
comfrey
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Which herb treats Vertigo and GI symptoms. Lower blood glucose. Anticoagulation properties
Ginger root
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Which herbs Do not use with (SERMs) (Estrogen manipulators)
soy, black cohosh
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what has Antiseptic properties, soothing, arthritis, HTN, OP, Obesity, Help with cancer, infection, senility and nail fungus (topical). (wide range)
apple cider vinegar
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which herb should you not combine with alcohol because it is a CNS depressant
valerian
66
Which herb is used for people with osteoarthritis and has anticoagulation properties?
glucosamine
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Which herb *increases* risk of bleeding?
Zinc | Valerian= when on anticoagulants
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in other countries this drug is approved and used as a liver cleanser
milk thistle
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Which herb will reduce serum levels of Cipro, Levaquin, Minocycline, Enalapril, Doxycyline, ASA, (antiinfectives) and many other medications?
Zinc

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