Questions And Correct Answers.
Kava
Adverse Effects - Answer hepatotoxicity
Ginkgo Biloba
Adverse Effects - Answer stomach upset, headache, dizziness, vertigo, possible seizures and fatalities if
you eat the seeds
St. Johns Wort
Adverse Effects - Answer insomnia, vivid dreams, restlessness, anxiety, agitation, irritability, abdominal
pain, dry mouth, headache
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
Coenzyme Q-10
Therapeutic Effect - Answer antioxidant, gives energy boost, do not use in conjunction with warfarin
though
Feverfew