supplements

Question 1

Psyllium

Answer 1

Diarrhea, constipation, LDL

Question 1

Why do botanical pose a greater risk for harm?

Answer 1

more likely too be adulterated with heavy metals

Question 2

what drugs may cause a Significant decrease in drug concentration

Answer 2

St John’s Wort, Garlic

Question 3

What drugs may cause a Significant increase in drug concentration

Answer 3

berberine

Question 4

Which supplements have Significant risk with concurrent warfarin or other anticoagulants

Answer 4

Danshen, ginko, feverfew, Coumarin-containing, dong quai, papaya, red clover

Question 5

Licorice root

Answer 5

hyperkalemic effect, react with spironolactone(K sparring)

Question 6

supplements to avoid in patients with organ transplants

Answer 6

Echinacea, ginseng, various mushrooms

Question 7

Avoid in chemotherapy

Answer 7

vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, Co-Q10

Question 8

ecinechea

Answer 8

prevention/reduction of colds/upper respritory diseases
-asthma, gi upset

Question 9

Elder berry

Answer 9

-prevention
or treatment of influenza and other upper respiratory illnesses.
-few adverse effects

Question 10

Ashwagandha

Answer 10

immune enhance

Question 11

Cinnamon

Answer 11

• lower blood glucose.
  -allergies

Question 12

Black cohosh

Answer 12

-premenstrual syndrome,
dysmenorrhea, menopause, and rheumatoid arthritis
-GI complaints, headache, rash, and
weight gain. Hepatitis, seizures, and cardiovascular disease

Question 13

Curcumin /
Turmeric

Answer 13

-arthritis and
inflammatory conditions.
-GI discomfort and nausea

Question 14

Feverfew

Answer 14

-prevent migraines and to treat dysmenorrhea, arthritis, and
psoriasis.
-oral ulcers and withdrawl

Question 15

Ginger

Answer 15

-nausea and vomiting associated
with pregnancy, motion sickness, chemotherapy, and surgery
-Mild heartburn and belching

Question 16

Cranberry

Answer 16

-UTIs
-kidney stones, diarrhea

Question 17

Ivy leaf

Answer 17

-antioxidant

Question 18

Ginseng

Answer 18

-e mental and physical stress, anemia,
diabetes mellitus, fatigue, immune response, and impotence, and to prevent
cancer.
- insomnia, headache, blood pressure changes, anorexia,
rash, mastalgia, and menstrual abnormalities

Question 19

Ginkgo biloba

Answer 19

-Alzheimer’s disease (AD), vascular dementia,
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), tardive dyskinesia,
intermittent claudication, tinnitus, acute mountain sickness, and age-related
macular degeneration
-mild GI symptoms, increased bleeding risk

Question 20

Garlic

Answer 20

-treating hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as for increasing immune function and preventing of cancers
-GI adverse effects including nausea, reflux, vomiting, and heartburn