Deck 79: Herbal Medicines

Question 1

What symptom would signify that an individual has consumed excessive amounts of ginger?

A) Postural hypotension
B) Diarrhoea
C) Palpitations
D) Dizziness

Answer 1

Diarrhoea

Question 2

If a woman is using evening primrose oil for premenstrual syndrome,it should be consumed:

A) a few days before menstruation.
B) during menstruation.
C) all throughout the menstrual cycle.
D) the first four days following the onset of menstruation.

Answer 2

a few days before menstruation.

Question 3

Chamomile should be avoided in patients who:

A) have potential for anaphylaxis.
B) are on anticoagulant therapy.
C) are on prescription sleep aids.
D) all of the above.

Answer 3

all of the above.

Question 4

Echinacea consistently shows effectiveness in clinical trials.

Question 5

Valerian has been shown to have significant effects on:

A) sleep.
B) libido.
C) depression.
D) tachycardia.

Question 6

Saw palmetto has been shown to be equivalent to which traditional medicine?

A) Finasteride
B) Oxybutynin
C) Tramadol
D) Metoclopramide

Question 7

Red clover should be avoided in individuals with:

A) asthma.
B) breast cancer.
C) epilepsy.
D) clotting deficiency.

Question 8

Red clover can be used in which conditions? Select all that apply.

A) Whooping cough
B) Osteoporosis
C) Menopause
D) Pregnancy

Question 9

Which herbal medicine should be avoided in people with schizophrenia?

A) Evening primrose
B) Aloe vera
C) Echinacea
D) Garlic

Question 10

Aloe vera has been used for:

A) burns.
B) constipation.
C) general skin care.
D) all of the above.

Question 11

Which patient should avoid consuming therapeutic amounts of garlic?

A) Pregnant patients
B) Patients with untreated hyperglycaemia
C) Patients taking paracetamol
D) Patient with hypertension

Question 12

The use of garlic as a herbal medication should be avoided in all of the following conditions EXCEPT in the:

A) person with atherosclerosis.
B) woman who is pregnant.
C) person on anticoagulant therapy.
D) person on hypoglycaemic therapy.

Question 13

Tea tree oil has been proven to have a therapeutic effect for people suffering from:

A) acne.
B) vaginitis.
C) migraine headache.
D) osteoarthritis.
E) Breast cancer

Question 14

Caffeine may potentiate the effect of ________ in causing insomnia:

A) kava
B) valerian
C) St John's wort
D) ginseng

Question 15

St John's wort has proved to be effective,according to some studies,in the treatment of:

A) anxiety.
B) paranoia.
C) depression.
D) mania.

Question 16

Which mineral may be used in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays?

A) Iron
B) Magnesium
C) Zinc
D) Copper

Question 17

Ginkgo may help in improving the:

A) immune system.
B) circulation or blood flow to certain organs.
C) reproductive system.
D) excretory system.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about cranberry are true? Select all that apply.

A) It is safe in pregnancy.
B) Too much can cause renal calculi.
C) Patients should not drink more than 1 litre a day.
D) It is thought to acidify the urine.

Question 19

Powdered ginger is less effective than ginger ale.

Question 20

Prolonged use of zinc may lead to:

A) hepatolenticular degeneration.
B) hyperthyroidism.
C) hypertension.
D) copper deficiency and anaemia.

Question 21

List some Common herbal medicines that are unsafe for use in pregnancy.