NPLEX Botany
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1. You are giving a run-down patient a tincture of Eleutherococcus. It is important to tell them this about dosing:

2. An interesting toxicity of this herb is 'may deplete glutathione in the liver over long periods of time.'

3. Besides being a bitter, styptic and vulnerary, Achillea (aka Yarrow) is also a ______, and may be used in children's colds and flus.

4. Great for scars, varicose veins, and also improving memory! Name this herb.

5. Fucus contains trace amounts of what mineral?

6. Can reduce iron absorption.

7. You absolutely CANNOT give Allium cepa and sativum alongside which kind of drug?

8. What is the mechanism by which Ephedra works?

9. Absolute contraindication of Cayenne?

10. Galium aparine is similar to Equisetum in that it is YOUR herb. What are its two actions and what can they treat?

11. A patient is taking a low dose of Ephedra sinica to help with acute flare ups of asthma. She calls your office and says she is experiencing increased alertness and a mild agitation. Is this normal?

12. Berberis vulgaris should not be used if:

13. What is the constituent of Eleutherococcus to which its immunomodulating properties might be owed?

14. Complete the sentences: Topically Achillea can be used for ______ | As a styptic, it can be used for ______ | As a bitter, it can be used for _______ | As a diaphoretic, it can be used for _______.

15. Jimson weed is historically used for symptomatic relief of acute asthma. How does it do this?

16. What form of Chelidonium should you always use to ensure it is active?

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

18. There is evidence that _____ should not be used continuously?

19. Main actions of Aconite? (2)

20. Think of the MOA of how Datura and Belladonna work. Now guess what kind of drug they would potentiate.

21. Besides improving memory and concentration, Bacopa may also improve ____thyroidism by acting as a thyroid ______.

22. What herb may interfere with the absorption of lipophilic drugs?

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

24. Unlike most aromatic digestive stimulants, Cinnamomum also contains _____ making it good for mild hemorrhages.

25. Is it safe to use Ephedra with coronary artery disease?

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