Rx HERBALS

Question 1

is a **naturally **occurring steroid hormone produced in the adrenal glands by both MEN & WOMEN

Answer 1

DHEA

dihydroepiandrosterone

Question 2

**DHEA **serves as the raw material to synthesize what **four **hormones?

Answer 2

1. estrogen
2. progesterone
3. testosterone
4. cortisol

Question 3

INDICATIONS for:

DHEA

Answer 3

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1. used to promote or slow aging process
2. used by MEN for erectile dysfunction (ED)
3. use to ease depression & fatigue in HIV patients

Question 4

• PRECAUTIONS **& **WARNINGS**:**

**DHEA **can ⬆ the risk of hormone-sensitive in which group of patient?

Answer 4

cancer

Question 5

What type of **cytochrome P450 **is DHEA?

Answer 5

3A4

INHIBITOR

Question 6

what are some natural products that can be used to treat Aphthous Ulcers (or * *Canker sores)

Answer 6

Lysine