Week 8 - Complimentary and Alternative Medicine Flashcards

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What are the adverse effects of Kava?

A

Hepatoxocity

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What are the adverse effects of Ginkgo biloba?

A
  • Stomach upset
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Vertigo
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What are the adverse effects of
St. John’s Wort?

A
  • CNS effects
  • GI discomfort
  • Fatigue, dry mouth, headache,
  • Phototoxicity
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4
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What are the adverse effects of Ginger Root?

A

Very well tolerated - none except in excessive doses.

Excessive doses
- CNS depression
- Cardiac dysrhythmias
- GI disturbances

Caution in pregnancy – safety not proven

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5
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What type of patient should not take Echinacea?

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Those with autoimmune disease like lupus or RA

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6
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What patient education is needed for someone taking Flaxseed?

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Can reduce absorption of other medications – take 1 hour before or 2 hours after other medications

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What are the therapeutic effects of Coenzyme Q-10?

A
  • Improve symptoms of CHF
  • May reduce BP
  • May reduce LDL cholesterol
  • May decrease migraine frequency
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8
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What is Feverfew used for?

A

Prevention and control of migraines

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9
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Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994

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Classifies dietary supplements as food supplements not drugs, exempts supplements from FDA approval process

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Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 2006

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Mandates reporting of serious adverse effects of nonprescription drugs and dietary supplements

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Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) ruling of 2007

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Regulates supplement manufacturing and labeling to ensure supplements are free of contaminants and prevent mislabeling

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