Lilley Ch 7 (OTC drugs, dietary and herbal supplements)

Question 1

OTC meds account for what % of all meds used in US

Answer 1

60%

Question 2

potential hazards OTC drugs

Answer 2

• relieve symptoms but postpone treatment
• abuse
• toxicity
• drug interactions

Question 3

what OTC med associated with development of hepatotoxicity

Answer 3

tylenol

Question 4

orally administered alternative medicines, including herbal supplements. Contain ingredients intended to augment the diet such as vitamins and minerals, amino acids etc

Answer 4

dietary supplement

Question 5

plant components, including bark, berries, roots, leaves, gums, seeds, stems, and flowers, used for their medicinal qualities

Answer 5

herbs

Question 6

using herbs to heal

Answer 6

herbal medicine

Question 7

simultaneous use of both traditional and alternative medicine

Answer 7

complementary/integrative medicine

Question 8

herbal product used for wound healing and constipation

Answer 8

aloe

Question 9

herbal product used for migraines, menstrual cramps, inflammation, fever

Answer 9

feverfew

Question 10

herbal product used for vertigo, tinnitus, to prevent memory loss

Answer 10

gingko

Question 11

herbal product used for depression, anxiety, sleep disorders

Answer 11

st. john’s wort

Question 12

herbal product used for anxiety, restlessness, sleep disorders

Answer 12

valerian

Question 13

herbal product used to stimulate immune system, antisepsis, treatment of viral infections

Answer 13

echinacea

Question 14

herbal product used as antiseptic, antibacterial, antihypertensive

Answer 14

garlic

Question 15

herbal product used for improved physical endurance and concentration, stress reduction

Answer 15

ginseng

Question 16

herbal product used as diuretic, urinary antiseptic

Answer 16

saw palmetto