NAT 101 Module 6 Questions and
Comprehensive Answers Graded A 2024-2025
True or False: It is important to use Latin binomial or scientific names when referring to
herbs because many herbs have similar common names but are botanically distinct with
different active constituents and uses. - ✔️✔️True
Phytotherapy is the study of __________.
The primary active constituents in herbs with therapeutic applications
The use of aromatic herbs in cooking for therapeutic applications
The uses and limits of herbal medicine for particular human illnesses and conditions
The use of herbs with essential oils for therapeutic applications - ✔️✔️The uses and
limits of herbal medicine for particular human illnesses and conditions
True or False: An herb is any of various, often aromatic plants used especially in
medicine or as seasoning. - ✔️✔️True
Herbal phytopharmacy is the study of __________.
Cooking with herbs
Using herbs for medicine
Preparation of herbal medicine
Plants used for medicine - ✔️✔️Preparation of herbal medicine
True or False: Herbal pharmacognosy is the same as phytopharmacy. - ✔️✔️False
The term "therapeutic margin" refers to ___________.
The measurement of an herb's efficacy for therapeutic use
The dividing line between toxicity and non-toxicity
The amount of each herb to use in a herbal formula
The beneficial dose for an herb - ✔️✔️The dividing line between toxicity and non-toxicity
True or False: Children, elderly, and frail clients should take special care when using
herbal dietary supplements. - ✔️✔️True
True or False: Standardization in herbal medicine in part refers to ensuring that an
extract or product contains adequate levels of particular active constituent(s). - ✔️✔️True
True or False: Pharmacokinetics is the study of the process by which a drug is
absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body. - ✔️✔️True
When used as a compress, which of the following constituents is effective for bathing
inflammations and swellings?
Bitter principles
, Tannins
Mucilages
Glycosides - ✔️✔️Tannins
True or False: The active constituents of some herbs can accumulate in the body if
used over a long time and may cause toxic symptoms to appear. - ✔️✔️True
Phytopharmacologists are more concerned with research and testing natural products in
__________.
Animals
Humans
Plants
Essential Oils - ✔️✔️Humans
Which of the following is one of the primary rationalizations for isolating and
standardizing components of herbal medicines?
To increase safety
To create a synthetic product using herbs
To increase the therapeutic margin of an herb
To create synergy in an herbal preparation - ✔️✔️To increase safety
Dilling's Formula is a dosage reduction formula that determines the portion of the adult
dose by dividing the child's age in years by __________.
10
15
20
25 - ✔️✔️20
True or False: An infusion is stronger than a tea and will extract glycosides, alkaloid
salts, and water-soluble vitamins. - ✔️✔️True
Which of the following preparation methods is best for hard, woody substances (such as
roots, bark, and stems) that have constituents that are water-soluble and non-volatile?
Decoction;
Infusion;
Tea; OR
Tincture - ✔️✔️Decoction
Which of the following statements about herbs is correct?
Herbs often produce harmful side effects and suppress symptoms, rather than heal;
Herbs contain medicinal substances in the form of active constituents and are a
valuable source of vitamins and minerals;
Herbs can be either medicinal or culinary; they cannot fall into both categories; OR
Comprehensive Answers Graded A 2024-2025
True or False: It is important to use Latin binomial or scientific names when referring to
herbs because many herbs have similar common names but are botanically distinct with
different active constituents and uses. - ✔️✔️True
Phytotherapy is the study of __________.
The primary active constituents in herbs with therapeutic applications
The use of aromatic herbs in cooking for therapeutic applications
The uses and limits of herbal medicine for particular human illnesses and conditions
The use of herbs with essential oils for therapeutic applications - ✔️✔️The uses and
limits of herbal medicine for particular human illnesses and conditions
True or False: An herb is any of various, often aromatic plants used especially in
medicine or as seasoning. - ✔️✔️True
Herbal phytopharmacy is the study of __________.
Cooking with herbs
Using herbs for medicine
Preparation of herbal medicine
Plants used for medicine - ✔️✔️Preparation of herbal medicine
True or False: Herbal pharmacognosy is the same as phytopharmacy. - ✔️✔️False
The term "therapeutic margin" refers to ___________.
The measurement of an herb's efficacy for therapeutic use
The dividing line between toxicity and non-toxicity
The amount of each herb to use in a herbal formula
The beneficial dose for an herb - ✔️✔️The dividing line between toxicity and non-toxicity
True or False: Children, elderly, and frail clients should take special care when using
herbal dietary supplements. - ✔️✔️True
True or False: Standardization in herbal medicine in part refers to ensuring that an
extract or product contains adequate levels of particular active constituent(s). - ✔️✔️True
True or False: Pharmacokinetics is the study of the process by which a drug is
absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body. - ✔️✔️True
When used as a compress, which of the following constituents is effective for bathing
inflammations and swellings?
Bitter principles
, Tannins
Mucilages
Glycosides - ✔️✔️Tannins
True or False: The active constituents of some herbs can accumulate in the body if
used over a long time and may cause toxic symptoms to appear. - ✔️✔️True
Phytopharmacologists are more concerned with research and testing natural products in
__________.
Animals
Humans
Plants
Essential Oils - ✔️✔️Humans
Which of the following is one of the primary rationalizations for isolating and
standardizing components of herbal medicines?
To increase safety
To create a synthetic product using herbs
To increase the therapeutic margin of an herb
To create synergy in an herbal preparation - ✔️✔️To increase safety
Dilling's Formula is a dosage reduction formula that determines the portion of the adult
dose by dividing the child's age in years by __________.
10
15
20
25 - ✔️✔️20
True or False: An infusion is stronger than a tea and will extract glycosides, alkaloid
salts, and water-soluble vitamins. - ✔️✔️True
Which of the following preparation methods is best for hard, woody substances (such as
roots, bark, and stems) that have constituents that are water-soluble and non-volatile?
Decoction;
Infusion;
Tea; OR
Tincture - ✔️✔️Decoction
Which of the following statements about herbs is correct?
Herbs often produce harmful side effects and suppress symptoms, rather than heal;
Herbs contain medicinal substances in the form of active constituents and are a
valuable source of vitamins and minerals;
Herbs can be either medicinal or culinary; they cannot fall into both categories; OR
