NR566 Final Exam Week 8
Review Questions &
Answers(RATED A+)
Kava
Adverse Effects - ANSWER hepatotoxicity
Ginkgo Biloba
Adverse Effects - ANSWER stomach upset, headache, dizziness, vertigo, possible seizures and
fatalities if you eat the seeds
Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 2006: - ANSWER
mandates the reporting of serious adverse events for nonprescription drugs and dietary
supplements. The following should be reported: deaths, hospitalizations, life-threatening
experiences, persistent or significant disabilities and birth defects.
Ginger Root
Adverse Effects - ANSWER CNS depression, cardiac dysrhythmias, GI side effects can also occur at
high dosages
A patient with what type of condition should not take echinacea? - ANSWER Immunocompromised
patients including those with HIV, RA, SLE, can also compromise drug therapy of TB and cancer
(immunosuppressant drugs)
Patient education about administration/consumption of Flaxseed - ANSWER flaxseed can reduce
absorption of conventional meds so it should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after these drugs
Review Questions &
Answers(RATED A+)
Kava
Adverse Effects - ANSWER hepatotoxicity
Ginkgo Biloba
Adverse Effects - ANSWER stomach upset, headache, dizziness, vertigo, possible seizures and
fatalities if you eat the seeds
Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act of 2006: - ANSWER
mandates the reporting of serious adverse events for nonprescription drugs and dietary
supplements. The following should be reported: deaths, hospitalizations, life-threatening
experiences, persistent or significant disabilities and birth defects.
Ginger Root
Adverse Effects - ANSWER CNS depression, cardiac dysrhythmias, GI side effects can also occur at
high dosages
A patient with what type of condition should not take echinacea? - ANSWER Immunocompromised
patients including those with HIV, RA, SLE, can also compromise drug therapy of TB and cancer
(immunosuppressant drugs)
Patient education about administration/consumption of Flaxseed - ANSWER flaxseed can reduce
absorption of conventional meds so it should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after these drugs
