NR566 WEEK 8 FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
GRADED A+ .
, 1. Adverse effects
Kava (used to relieve anxiety, promote sleep, and relax muscles) ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER severe liver injury (hepatotoxicity)
2. Adverse effects
Ginkgo biloba (used primarily to improve memory, halt progression of demen-tia, and decrease intermittent
claudication.) ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER it causes stomach upset, headache, dizziness, or vertigo, all of which can be minimized by avoiding rapid
increases in dosage
reports of people eating raw or roasted ginkgo seeds. Unlike ginkgo leaves, the seeds contain significant amounts of toxins and can cause seizures and fatalities.
3. Adverse effects
St. John's wort (used primarily for oral therapy of mild to moderate depres-sion/also been used topically to
manage local infection and orally to relieve pain and inflammation) ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Allergic skin reactions may occur,
especially in people allergic to ragweed and daisies
the herb may cause CNS ettects (e.g., insomnia, vivid dreams, restlessness, anxiety, agitation, and irritability), as well as GI discomfort, fatigue, dry mouth, and headache. High-
dose therapy may pose a risk for phototoxicity. To reduce this risk, patients should minimize exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, and apply a sunscreen to exposed
skin.
4. Adverse effects
Ginger root (used primarily to treat vertigo and to suppress nausea and vomiting associated with motion
sickness, morning sickness, seasickness, and general anesthesia/ anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that
may help people with arthritis) ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER excessive doses (above 5g/d) have the potential to cause CNS depression and cardiac
dysrhythmias. Excessive doses may also cause GI disturbances.
High-dose ginger is believed to stimulate the uterus and, thus, may theoretically cause spontaneous abortion, although there are no reports of this having happened.
5. Echinacea
A patient with what type of condition should not take echinacea? ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER prudent to avoid the drug in
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
GRADED A+ .
, 1. Adverse effects
Kava (used to relieve anxiety, promote sleep, and relax muscles) ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER severe liver injury (hepatotoxicity)
2. Adverse effects
Ginkgo biloba (used primarily to improve memory, halt progression of demen-tia, and decrease intermittent
claudication.) ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER it causes stomach upset, headache, dizziness, or vertigo, all of which can be minimized by avoiding rapid
increases in dosage
reports of people eating raw or roasted ginkgo seeds. Unlike ginkgo leaves, the seeds contain significant amounts of toxins and can cause seizures and fatalities.
3. Adverse effects
St. John's wort (used primarily for oral therapy of mild to moderate depres-sion/also been used topically to
manage local infection and orally to relieve pain and inflammation) ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Allergic skin reactions may occur,
especially in people allergic to ragweed and daisies
the herb may cause CNS ettects (e.g., insomnia, vivid dreams, restlessness, anxiety, agitation, and irritability), as well as GI discomfort, fatigue, dry mouth, and headache. High-
dose therapy may pose a risk for phototoxicity. To reduce this risk, patients should minimize exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, and apply a sunscreen to exposed
skin.
4. Adverse effects
Ginger root (used primarily to treat vertigo and to suppress nausea and vomiting associated with motion
sickness, morning sickness, seasickness, and general anesthesia/ anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that
may help people with arthritis) ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER excessive doses (above 5g/d) have the potential to cause CNS depression and cardiac
dysrhythmias. Excessive doses may also cause GI disturbances.
High-dose ginger is believed to stimulate the uterus and, thus, may theoretically cause spontaneous abortion, although there are no reports of this having happened.
5. Echinacea
A patient with what type of condition should not take echinacea? ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER prudent to avoid the drug in
