NPLEX Botany
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25 Questions

1. Which is safe for atonic constipation in pregnancy? Aloe latex or Cassia spp?

2. How should you use Cineraria maritime?

3. Fucus contains trace amounts of what mineral?

4. What two actions is Eleutherococcus used for?

5. When should you absolutely not use Capsella?

6. With any stimulating laxative, what might you see with chronic, long term use?

7. Possible unwanted side effects of onion and garlic?

8. You have a patient with bad acne. You want to give her a tincture including Berberis aquifolium for its alternative properties. You must ask her first, however, if she is taking which antibiotic due to known interactions?

9. When would you just never ever use Eupatorium?

10. A family Hx of what mental disorder would dissuade you from prescribing Cannabis to a patient?

11. Main actions of Aconite? (2)

12. 2 main actions of Arnica?

13. Same as Blue Cohosh, False Unicorn Root aka Chamaelirium, is a ______ tonic, but should be avoided in _______.

14. Besides in hypochlorhydric states, you might use Arctium lappa in which liver disease?

15. The main constituents of Aloe gel, giving its clear mucilaginous character, are ______.

16. What is a theoretical concern about Eleutherococcus due to its immunomodulating action?

17. The saponins in Bacopa may aggravate what GI condition?

18. Coleus is an herb good for conditions such as HTN, allergies, asthma, and glaucoma. Through which mechanisms does it do this?

19. Can you use Commiphora mukul aka Guggul with hyperthyroidism?

20. Before taking Ganoderma, you might warn a patient of the following two relatively benign SE?

21. What are some side effects you may see with Camellia sinensis?

22. Main action of Angelica.

23. For what conditions would you consider Eleuthero?

24. Be careful! Ingestion of kelp tablets to help treat hypothyroidism has resulted in________?

25. Ephedra is not safe in _________?