NPLEX Botany
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25 Questions

1. Both ____________ stimulate the thyroid and can be used for hypothyroidism?

2. A patient calls you. They fell off their bike. There is lots of bruising on their legs, as well as cuts and broken skin. They are wondering if they can put Arnica on top of it?

3. Your Alzheimer's patient who you gave Bacopa to says it is working well for her memory and concentration. She did say, however, it may have aggravated her ______.

4. When would you choose Eupatorium purpureum over perforliatum?

5. You prescribe topical Cayenne to a patient for their OA. What should you tell them to expect?

6. Can reduce iron absorption.

7. Is Aconite safe to use?

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

9. Two CI's for Ganoderma? One random, one makes sense given what it is.

10. Camellia sinensis can be broken down into Green and Black Tea. Green is used for _____ and Black for?

11. What are some adverse effects of Cannabis?

12. The active constituent of Gelsemium is? It is much tougher and harder than what the homeopathic would suggest!

13. Berberis aquifolium is used for its _____ properties, whereas Berberis vulgaris is used for its ______ properties.

14. When should Angelica NOT be used.

15. By adding _____ to Camellia sinensis, you fix the fact that it tends to block absorption of iron.

16. What are some signs of toxicity with Ephedra?

17. What kinds of drugs potentiate Digitalis?

18. Eg - GB, GIT, bronchioles, UT, bladder, constipation (spastic), asthma. What is the main indication of Belladonna?

19. Aloe latex is to be used with ____ constipation, but not with _____ constipation.

20. The tannins in Arctostaphylus uva ursi are what make it such a great herb for UTIs. They can, however, cause _____ due to their binding action in the stomach.

21. Which herb is milder for CHF: Convallaria majalis or Digitalis pupurea?

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

23. You have a patient who complains of frequent flus and colds, as well as Staphylococcal skin infections. What herb comes to mind?

24. How does Capsicum topical differ from Capsicum internal?

25. What is the common name of Commiphora molmol?