CSO Exam| 142 questions| with complete
solutions
What 2 dietary supplement/CAM may protect liver? ...ANSWER...Reishi Mushroom,
silymarin
What supplements/CAM affects cytochrome P-450 (CYP) 3A4 ...ANSWER...Green tea,
st John's wort
What is bio active component of St Johns wort that has cytotoxic effect on
cells ...ANSWER...Hypericin
St. John's Wort dose that is least likely to interact with meds ...ANSWER...<1mg
hyperforin
Is St. John's Wort ok to take during chemo? ...ANSWER...No- due to possible effects on
enzyme induction for multiple enzymes (CYP 2B6; CYP 2C9; etc)
PSK in Turkey tail does what ...ANSWER...Improve immune function; reduce tumor
related s/s; extend survival in lung ca
PSP in Turkey tail does what? ...ANSWER...May protect against adverse effects of
radiation
What dietary supplement/CAM may reduce bone loss w/
methotrexate? ...ANSWER...Resveratrol
What dietary supplement may decrease mucositis r/t 5FU? ...ANSWER...Selenium
Selenium may help what chemo's tx efficacy and/or help apoptosis ...ANSWER...Taxol,
docetaxel, etoposide
What is upper limit for Vit D ...ANSWER...4,000 IU /day
Level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D that is adequate in blood ...ANSWER...40-60 mg/mL is
ideal according to the endocrine society
solutions
What 2 dietary supplement/CAM may protect liver? ...ANSWER...Reishi Mushroom,
silymarin
What supplements/CAM affects cytochrome P-450 (CYP) 3A4 ...ANSWER...Green tea,
st John's wort
What is bio active component of St Johns wort that has cytotoxic effect on
cells ...ANSWER...Hypericin
St. John's Wort dose that is least likely to interact with meds ...ANSWER...<1mg
hyperforin
Is St. John's Wort ok to take during chemo? ...ANSWER...No- due to possible effects on
enzyme induction for multiple enzymes (CYP 2B6; CYP 2C9; etc)
PSK in Turkey tail does what ...ANSWER...Improve immune function; reduce tumor
related s/s; extend survival in lung ca
PSP in Turkey tail does what? ...ANSWER...May protect against adverse effects of
radiation
What dietary supplement/CAM may reduce bone loss w/
methotrexate? ...ANSWER...Resveratrol
What dietary supplement may decrease mucositis r/t 5FU? ...ANSWER...Selenium
Selenium may help what chemo's tx efficacy and/or help apoptosis ...ANSWER...Taxol,
docetaxel, etoposide
What is upper limit for Vit D ...ANSWER...4,000 IU /day
Level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D that is adequate in blood ...ANSWER...40-60 mg/mL is
ideal according to the endocrine society
