Homeopathic Prep & dispensing

Question 1

Sources of remedies (5)?

Answer 1

1. Plants
2. Elements & mineral salts
3. Animal Sources
4. Imponderables
5. Synthetics

Question 2

Examples of imponderables (3)?

Answer 2

Immaterial dynamic energy:
1. Xrays
2. Magnetic poles
3. sol

Question 3

Examples of synthetics (2)?

Answer 3

1. Chemical compounds
2. allopathic medicines

Question 4

Remedy carrier types (3)?

Answer 4

1. Solid: saccharin lactose (milk sugar), cane sugar, dextrose, sucrose
2. Liquid: Distilled H2O, alcohol, glycerin, saline (eye drops), ether, any oil
3. Semi solid: paraffin, beeswax, lanoline, topical cream

Question 5

What forms do solid preparation come in (3)?

Answer 5

globules/pellets / tablets

Question 6

Define Remedy?

Answer 6

homeopathic medicine

Question 7

Define potency?

Answer 7

The # of serial dilutions & successions in preparation of the remedy

Question 8

Define Potenization/ Dynamization

Answer 8

The process by which the dynamic power of substance is released by serial dilutions and successions.

Question 9

Define Succesion

Answer 9

Vigorous tapping of the container which is used for potenization of liquid potencies

Question 10

Define Trituration

Answer 10

-Process of diluting a non-soluble substance by grinding it to a fine powder & mixing it with lactose powder
-method used for solid substances up to 3rd centesimal potency & then it will continue potentiation in liquid form

Question 11

What are the 3 potencies?

Answer 11

1. Decimal = 1/10
2. Centesimal = 1/100
3. Fifty Millesimal- LM/ Q potency = 1/ 50 00
   *last discovery of Hahnemann

Question 12

How many successions between each dilution?

Answer 12

100

Question 13

What is required on label by CHO (6)?

Answer 13

1. Registrant’s name & phone #
2. Pts name
3. Name of medicine
4. Date medicine compounded
5. Potency
6. Directions for proper use & any cautionary info

***can be put on separate sheet of paper if no space

Question 14

What included on a prescription based on college of naturopaths (4)?

Answer 14

1. name/address of pt
2. name, strength, quantity of drug
3. Directions: dose, frequency, route & any special instructions
4. Name, signature, address, phone #, college registration #

Question 15

Other info on prescriptions required by law (2)?

Answer 15

1. date prescribed
2. # of refills

Question 16

What do you need for record keeping (4)?

Answer 16

1. details of reason for prescribing drug
2. copy of prescription given to pt
3. record of any tests
4. name, addy of pts other health care providers who were notified and how

Question 17

How to store homeopathic remedies (6)?

Answer 17

1. keep out of direct sunlight
2. do not store beside substances with strong odors (like essential oils)
3. do not store near electromagnetic devices
4. avoid touching with hands
5. do not eat or drink anything at least 10 min before & after
6. do not take any other natural remedies without consulting homeopath