Deck 22: Herbal Therapeutics

Question 1

Which herb is used to treat behavior disorders such as separation anxiety and aggression?

A)Echinacea
B)St. John's Wort
C)Saw Palmetto
D)Ginseng

Answer 1

St. John's Wort

Question 2

Which herb should not be used with pregnant animals because it can stimulate uterine contractions if you are not careful with the dosage?

A)Echinacea
B)Evening primrose
C)Saw Palmetto
D)Goldenseal

Answer 2

Goldenseal

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Safety and efficacy are guaranteed, and outside monitoring programs are currently available to identify and judge the potency of these herbs.
B)Because herbal products are unregulated, the concentrations of active ingredients can vary between dose forms.
C)The FDA and manufacturers have devised parameters for quality control.
D)The DSHEA permits general health claims such as "these supplements are intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."

Answer 3

Because herbal products are unregulated, the concentrations of active ingredients can vary between dose forms.

Question 4

What type of veterinary alternative medicine involves manipulation and adjustments of specific joints and cranial structures?

A)Acupuncture
B)Chiropractic
C)Physical therapy
D)Homeopathy

Question 5

What statement is allowable on the label of herbal supplements?

A)Promotes regularity
B)Prevents heart disease
C)Cures arthritis
D)Treats high cholesterol

Question 6

Which of the following factors do not affect herb quality?

A)Environment
B)Plant
C)Handling
D)Desire

Question 7

What is made by boiling fresh or dried herbs, squeezing out excess liquid, cooling the herb, and applying it to the skin ?

A)Ointments
B)Teas
C)Poultices
D)Extracts

Question 8

Which of the following is used as a sleep aid and to calm hyperactivity in dogs?

A)Ginger
B)Hawthorn berry
C)Milk thistle
D)Valerian

Question 9

To treat anorexia and feline leukemia, consider using _____.

A)garlic
B)gingko
C)goldenseal
D)ginseng

Question 10

Which herb is used to reduce aging effects on the nervous system?

A)Gingko
B)St. John's Wort
C)Saw Palmetto
D)Cranberry

Question 11

Which herb form is best known for human patients?

A)Ointments
B)Teas
C)Poultices
D)Extracts

Question 12

Which herbal form allows for consistent efficacy?

A)Ointments
B)Teas
C)Poultices
D)Extracts

Question 13

Which herb is used with cats and dogs to maintain healthy skin, normal growth in young, and lactation in females?

A)Echinacea
B)Evening primrose
C)Saw Palmetto
D)Goldenseal

Question 14

Too much of this herb or prolonged use can cause kidney stones. What herb is it?

A)Ginger
B)Garlic
C)Cranberry
D)Valerian

Question 15

If an animal's owner is opposed to using a prescription flea medicine, which herb can they try?

A)Garlic
B)Gingko
C)Goldenseal
D)Ginseng

Question 16

Chinese medicine based its prescriptions on all of the following except?

A)Yin
B)Qi
C)Xiao
D)Yang

Question 17

Which alternative medicine uses multiple herbs in one remedy?

A)Nutraceutical medicine
B)Chinese traditional herbal medicine
C)Veterinary acupuncture
D)Western herbal medicine

Question 18

What type of alternative medicine believes that an individual's inner force is out of balance?

A)Holistic veterinary medicine
B)Chinese traditional herbal medicine
C)Veterinary acupuncture
D)Western herbal medicine

Question 19

Which herb will help repair liver cells damaged by toxic substances?

A)Ginger
B)Cannabis
C)Milk thistle
D)Valerian

Question 20

Why can herbs not be sold or promoted as drugs in the United States?

A)Because they are too potent
B)Because they do not require FDA approval
C)Because they can only treat but not cure disease
D)Because they are natural substances and not chemically made

Question 21

Who of the following may not benefit from herbal supplements?

A)The depressed
B)The healthy
C)The very old
D)The active

Question 22

What does the Quality Seal mean?

A)The company is compliant with stringent labeling guidelines for all products.
B)The product is FDA approved.
C)The product has passed an independent audit every three years.
D)The company has demonstrated compliance with some standard operating procedures (SOPs)for production processes.

Question 23

During an office visit with a client, you should do all of the following except ______.

A)treat clients who are using or who want to use alternative or complementary medicines
B)diagnose the animal's condition accurately
C)ask the client whether they give herbs or other supplements to their animals
D)document all herb or supplement uses in the animal's medical record

Question 24

Although this herb can treat intestinal disorders, it can also inhibit platelet clumping. What is it?

A)Ginger
B)Cannabis
C)Echinacea
D)Goldenseal

Question 25

What is good advice for a client who wants to use herbal supplements?

A)There are no known herb-drug interactions, so any are safe.
B)Since herbal dosages are unknown, more is better.
C)All herbs are standardized, so any on the shelf are fine to use.
D)Herb use in pregnant or nursing animals may not be wise.