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Pharm Test 2
Herbs and Substance Abuse
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
09/26/2011

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Term
How many mL to oz?
Definition
30mL = 1 oz.
Term
How many kilos in a pound?
Definition
1 kilo = 2.2 lbs.
Term
What is Black Cohash used for?
Definition
Used to reduce PMS symptoms, dysmenorrhea, menopause.
Term
What is Ginkgo Biloba used for?
Definition

Increases cerebral blood flow, (geriatric patients), short-term memory loss.

 

Term
What herb stimulates the immune system?
Definition
Echinacea
Term
What dietary supplement would you be careful using on a patient with a platelet inhibitor?
Definition
Garlic
Term
What herb lowers cholesterol?
Definition
Green Tea
Term
What dietary supplement should be given for BPH (Benign Prostetic Hyperplasia)?
Definition
Saw Palmetto
Term
What herb should be given for depression?
Definition
St. John's Wort
Term
What is a therapeutic effect from Valerian?
Definition
Promotes sleep.
Term
What causes seizures?
Definition
Alcohol Withdrawel Syndrome
Term
What should be avoided with antabuse and for how long?
Definition
Alcohol for two weeks.
Term
American's with Disabilities Act
Definition
Successful rehabilitation from substance abuse is protected from discrimination related to past addiction by this.
Term
What would be given to a patient with Wernicke Encepthalopathy?
Definition
Thiamine
Term
What label would NOT be on a dietary supplement?
Definition

Not approved by the FDA.

Can't give cures to specific things.

Term
If a patient is on a CNS (Central Nervous System) depressent what would you not give them?
Definition
KavaKava or Valerian
Term
What are blood shot eyes a sign of?
Definition
Marijauna
Term
What is the disharge plan for an alcoholic or drug abuser?
Definition
AA or NA meetings.
Term
Smokers who quit will still have what?
Definition
Cravings
Term
Symptoms of client on CNS stimulants?
Definition
Tremors, dilated pupils, sweating, increased heart rate.
Term
Uses for aloe vera gel?
Definition
psoriasis, sunburn, pain, itching, frostbite.
Term
What effects are attributed to green tea?
Definition
Raise HDL, lower LDL, lower cholesterol.
Term
What does Narcan do?
Definition
Takes high from narcotic highs.
Term
Herbs do not have to demonstrate what?
Definition
Effectiveness
Term
What does CAM stand for?
Definition
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Term
Natural does not always mean what?
Definition
Better or Safe
Term
Labeling is not always what?
Definition
Reliable
Term
How many have been subjected to rigorous studies?
Definition
Few
Term
Use has increased because of renewed interest in what?
Definition
Preventive medicine
Term
What does DSHEA stand for?
Definition
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994
Term
What is the purpose of DSHEA?
Definition

Intended to enhance or supplement the diet.

Not approved as drugs by the FDA.

Clearly labeled as dietary supplements.

Term
What organ is affected by alcohol?
Definition
Liver
Term
What schedule drugs are most abused?
Definition
Schedule II
Term
Two types of screening tests?
Definition
CAGE and MAST
Term
What does CAGE stand for?
Definition

C-cutdown

A-annoyed

G-guilty

E-eye opener

Term
What does MAST stand for?
Definition
Michigan Alcohol Screening Test
Term
What time frame is the most critical during alcohol withdrawal syndrome?
Definition
The first 24 hours.
Term
What causes Wernicke encepthalopathy?
Definition
Alcoholism, decrease in thiamine because alcoholics typically don't eat much.
Term
What is the most important test for an alcoholic?
Definition
Liver Function Test (LFT)
Term
What is mandatory of you when substance abuse of a colleague is suspected?
Definition
Reporting it.
Term
What does LSD effect?
Definition
memory loss and inability to reason
Term
What is an LSD overdose?
Definition
Hypertension
Term
What is a cocaine overdose?
Definition
Tachycardia and dysrhythmias.
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