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T/F

Ephedra is a plant used as a bronchodilator

A

True

It relaxes bronchial muscles

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What is the method of bronchodilation of camellia?

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Increases blood flow (with theophylline)

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Camellia is often used for COPD and asthma

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True

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What is the function of an expectorant?

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Stimulates mucus expulsion

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How does guaifenesin function?

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Increases volume & reduces viscosity of respiratory secretions (expectorant)

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What is the function of vasicin?

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Increases volume & reduces viscosity of respiratory secretions (expectorant)

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Which plant is vasicin found in?

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Vasaka

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T/F

All parts of the mullein plant have expectorant functions

A

False

Seeds are toxic

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Which of the following are effects of mullein?
A) antimicrobial 
B) expectorant
C) stimulant
D) anti-inflammatory
A

A, B, D

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What type of chemical in thymus has an expectorant quality?

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Volatile oils

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T/F

Thymus has an antimicrobial property

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True

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What is the main medicinal effect of English Ivy?

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Expectorant & hepatoprotective against acetaminophen

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What method of action does English Ivy have?

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Smooth muscle relaxation = dilation of bronchi

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14
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Codeine is made from:
A) cocoa 
B) maple
C) mint
D) opium poppy
A

D

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T/F

If a plant has antiviral effects it will be a good cold/flu preventative/curative

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False

Not necessarily/reliably - we can’t formulate meds easily

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What are the active chemicals in echinacea?
A) alkaloids
B) polysaccharides
C) alkylamides
D) glycoproteins
A

All but A

17
Q

Why is elder thought to be a flu treatment?

A

Flavonoids can be immunostimulant and antiviral

18
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T/F

Eucalyptus is a bronchodialator

A

True

Also expectorant, antiviral, antibacterial

19
Q 
Which of the following is not an action of mentha?
A) bronchodilator
B) decongestant
C) sensory neuron activator
D) analgesic
E) antibacterial/viral
F) antussive
A

None of the above

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