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1
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What is guarana used for?

A

Energy
weight loss
headaches

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What is willow bark used for?

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Headache

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What is a severe contraindication with glucosamine?

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Coumadin

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4
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Black cohosh and CYP2D6 question

A

Increase of paroxetine in blood

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5
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What is the most common indication for Feverfew?

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Migraine headaches

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Valerian root is a GRSA, which means it is “generally recognized as safe”. What are the side effects of taking Valerian?

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GI upset
Excitability
Insomnia
Dizziness

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7
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What family of drug is red yeast related to?

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HMG CoA reducatase inhib (statin)

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8
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Saw palmetto can be used to lower inflammation in which of the following?

A

Enlarged prostate

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9
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What is coq 10 effective in treating?

A

CoQ10 deficiency

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10
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Which of the following is a possible adverse effect when using melatonin?

A

All the above

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11
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How do cinnamon and chromium help to treat type 2 diabetes?

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Decrease fasting blood glucose levels by inc insulin sensitivity

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12
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Which natural med is both common ingredient in food flavoring and marketed as a weight loss supplement?

A

Raspberry ketones

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13
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What is one of the active ingredients for milk thistle?

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Silymarin

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14
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Most important Omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish oil?

A

EPA

DHA

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15
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What of the following regarding chamomile is false?

A

Proven to treat insomnia

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16
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What is a reason a patient may use garlic?

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All the above

17
Q

Hawthrone is possible effective in treating which of the following?

A

CHF

Angina

18
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What pt should avoid taking SAMe?

A

35 yo whos taking antidepressant

19
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Which pt would NOT be indicated to take echinacea?

A

Immunocompromised like HIV

20
Q

In dementia treatment, ginkgo biloba can inhibit cell death and toxicity caused by a protein, whats the protein?

A

Beta-amyloid protein

21
Q

Which neurotransmitters does st johns wort inhibit reuptake of?

A

Norepinephrine
Serotonin
Dopamine

22
Q

How long does zinc reduce duration of cold?

A

1.6 days

23
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Which of the following food items interacts with evening primrose?

A

none of the above

24
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Which of the following is TRUE regarding tea tree oil?

A

Dandruff, acne, athletes foot
can be toxic if used orally
No known drug interactions

Pharm 452: Self-Care (3 decks)

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