Lecture 5: Safety and Contraindications Flashcards
1
Q
Describe Young Rule’s
A
A calculation dose used to work out doses for children
2
Q
Which of the following drugs reduces stomach acid: Prozac, Omeprazole Diazepam, Ventolin
A
Omeprazaole
3
Q
Why is it important for herbalists to know about pharmaceutical drugs?
A
To avoid the potential for a negative drug/ herb interaction.
4
Q
If a herb increases the effect of a drug being taken, it is called:
A
Additive effect
5
Q
Define the phrase: Limits of Competence
A
Practicing only what you are trained to practice
6
Q
Define polypharmacy
A
The use of several ingredients in the same mix
7
Q
Which of the following list of herbs may interact with anti-coagulant drugs: A. Valerian, passionflower oat seed, B.dandelion, skullcap, marshmallow, C.Ginkgo, Red Clover, Horse Chestnut D.Burdock, Nettle, Chickweed
A
Cl Ginkgo, Red Clover, Horse Chestnut
8
Q
What should you do if the woman you are seeing becomes pregnant
A
Stop all herbs for the tie being and respond to symptoms as they arise
