Herbs Fun Facts

Question 1

In the 2007 national survey ______% of Americans used “natural products”

Answer 1

17.7

Question 2

In the 2007 national survey, the most popular “natural products” were (5 things)

Answer 2

1. fish oil/omega3/DHA (37%)
2. glucosamine (20%)
3. echinacea (20%)
4. flaxseed (16%)
5. ginseng (14%)

Question 3

In the 2007 national survey, ____% of adults said they used some type of supplement.

Answer 3

52

Question 4

In the 2007 national survey, the top 4 supplements use were

Answer 4

multivitamin/multimineral (35%)
vitamins E & C (12-13%)
calcium (10%)
B-complex vitamins (5%)

Question 5

In 2009 study, 130 participants (mean age 71):

1. the prevalence of polypharmacy was ____%
2. the prevalence of major polypharmacy (5+ meds) was ____%
3. the prevalence of polyherbacy was ____%

Answer 5

1. 72.3
2. 38.5
3. 16.2

Question 6

In the 2009 study, the percentage of participants at risk for having at least one drug/herbal-supplement interaction was ____%`

Answer 6

31.5

Question 7

The 4 most common reasons old folks use herbal supplements are:

Answer 7

1. improve general wellness
2. manage arthritis
3. prevent or manage colds
4. improve memory

Question 8

In 2012 study, the 5 herbal supplements with the greatest number of documented drug interactions were:

Answer 8

1. St. Johns wort (147)
2. Magnesium (102)
3. Calcium (75)
4. Iron (71)
5. Ginkgo (51)

Question 9

The 2012 study identified ______ pairs of HDS-drug interactions. _____ were HDS. _____ were medications

Answer 9

1,491
213
509

Question 10

In the 2012 study, of the 509 drugs, most were used for what 3 things?

Answer 10

CNS disorders (100)
cardiovascular system disorders (90)
systemics anti-infectives (75)

Question 11

In the 2012 study, the greatest number of reported interactions with HDS were what 5 drugs?

Answer 11

warfarin (100+ interactions)
insulin
aspirin
digoxin
ticlopidine

Question 12

HDS products containing _____ were more likely to have documented interactions and contraindications than ______, ______, and other types of dietary supplements

Answer 12

HERBS
vitamins
minerals

Question 13

Wht is the relationship between therapeutic range and HDS-drug interactions

Answer 13

the narrower the window, the greater the risk for adverse HDS-drug interactions

Question 14

It is estimated that greater than ___% of patients with chronic diseases or cancers use HDS.

Answer 14

50

Question 15

Many herbs act as anti-_____ or anti-______medications. Effects may be additive when taking other medications.

Answer 15

anti-platelet or anti-coagulant

Question 16

Patients are ______ (aware/unaware) of the anti-platelet/coagulant effects of herbs. Many herbal products contain multiple herbs: patients ______(may/may not) always know what is contained within their supplements

Answer 16

unaware

may not

Question 17

How long prior to surgery should herbal medicines be discontinued?

Answer 17

14 days

Question 18

What are the a FEW G’s herbs? They antagonize what?

Answer 18

feverfew, ginkgo biloba, ginger, garlic, ginseng (G’s that are followed by a vowel)

Antagonize platelet activating factor