Practice Questions

Question 1

1. What is the best description of an herb that has a beneficial action on the heart and blood vessels but does not contain cardiac glycosides?
   a. Hypotensive (rauwolfia)
   b. Cardiotonic
   c. Circulatory stimulant (cayenne)
   d. Peripheral vasodilator (ginkgo)

Answer 1

Cardiotonic

Question 2

1. Which of the following herb is similar to the drug Lovastatin ® in its action on elevated lipids?
   a. Crataegus berry
   b. Monascus purpureus (Red rice yeast)
   c. Allium sativum
   d. Commiphora mukul

Answer 2

Monascus purpureus (red rice yeast)

Question 3

1. Which of the following herb(s) contain natural salicylates?
   a. Spiraea ulmaria = meadowsweet
   b. Arnica spp
   c. Harpogophytum procumbens
   d. All of the above

Answer 3

Spiraea ulmaria

Question 4

1. How many drops of pure water would equal one dram?
   a. 16
   b. 30
   c. 60
   d. 480

Answer 4

60

Question 5

1. Which of the following herbs would be most specific for a 59 year old woman with mild hypertension, poor sleep, extreme stress, frequent colds and mild blood sugar elevation?
   a. Ocimum sanctum
   b. Avena sativa
   c. Crataegus (know diff bw leaf, flower, berry)
   d. Rosmarinus

Answer 5

Crataegus