Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Home

Get App

Take Quiz

Create

What are the commonly used herbal remedies?(9)
- chamomile
- cinnamon
- garlic
- ginger
- gingko
- ginseng
- green tea
- peppermint
- tumeric
Is any plant that is used for culinary or medical purposes.

herbs
The basis of therapeutic value of plants.

phytomedicine
Chamomile is used to treat (4) health conditions.Give atleast 2.
- sleeplessness
- anxiety
- stomach or intestinal ailments
Side effect of taking chamomile.

Allergic reaction (from mild to anaphylaxis)
Cinnamon is used to treat health conditions(4).Give atleast (2)
- bronchitis
- gastrointestinal problems
- anorexia
- diabetes
Side effect of (a specific specie) cassia.cinnamon?

decrease blood clotting
Health benefit of garlic? (4)
- lower cholesterol
- decrease bp
- reduce heart disease
______ is also used to prevent cancer of the stomach and colon.

a.chamomile
b.cinnamon
c.garlic
d.ginger
e.gingko biloba
f.ginseng
g.green tea
h. peppermint
i.tumeric

C.garlic
Garlic may have fewer side effects but may cause _____ and _____.
- heartburn
- upset stomach
______ is associated with body odor.

I. garlic
Garlic reduces the effectiveness of _______.

Clue:It is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus from multiplying in your body.

saquinavir
What are the uses of ginger? (6) Give at least (3)
- ☛postoperative, pregnancy-related,chemotherapy related nausea
- ☛motion sickness
- ☛diarrhea
- ☛pain relief
- ☛swelling
- ☛stiffness of both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Side effects of using ginger? (4) Give atleast (2)
- gas
- bloating
- heartburn
- nausea
Gingko biloba is used to treat what health conditions? (9) Give atleast (3)
- ☛asthma
- ☛bronchitis
- ☛fatigue
- ☛tinnitus
- ☛improve memory
- ☛prevent alzheimers disease
- ☛dementia
- ☛sexual dysfunction
- ☛multiple sclerosis
Side effects of gingko biloba.(5) give atleast (2)
- ☛headache
- ☛nausea
- ☛GI upset
- ☛dizziness
- ☛allergic reaction (severe to death)
In patients taking blood thinners it has been shown to increase bleeding risk.

a.chamomile
b.cinnamon
c.garlic
d.ginger
e.gingko biloba
f.ginseng
g.green tea
h. peppermint
i.tumerii

e.gingko biloba
Benefit of ginseng.(8) Give at least (3)
- Boast immune system
- increase person's wellbeing
- increase stamina
- erectile dysfunction
- hepatitis C
- menopausal symptoms
- lower glucose
- lower bp
Diabetic patient's should be cautious when taking ________ with other herbs or drugs. If not, hypoglycemia my result.

C. ginseng
Green tea is used to treat health conditions such as the following:(5).Give atleast (2)
- ☛Improve mental alertness
- ☛relieve headache
- ☛protect against heart disease
- ☛Protect against cancer
- ☛promote weight loss
Patients with liver disease should not use this product.

I. green tea
Peppermint is used in wide variety of ailment such as tff:(6) Give atleast 3
- ☛nausea
- ☛indigestion
- ☛irritable bowel syndrome
- ☛cold symptoms
- ☛headache
- ☛muscle and nerve pain
What is the side effect of peppermint?(2)
- possible allergic reaction
- heartburn
tumeric is used to treat (5) health conditions give atleast (2)
- heartburn
- stomach ulcers
- gallstones
- inflammation
- cancer
Tumeric in high doses might cause

B. nausea and diarrhea
Person with gallbladder disease should avoid taking ______ because it may worsen condition.

H. tumeric
Supply the missing information and provide the rationale.

Do not _____ herbs without _____ to healthcare provider first.

Rationale:
- take
- talking
to ensure safety and avoid potential interactions or side effects, as herbs can impact health and interact with medications.
Supply the missing information and provide the rationale.

Do not take herbal supplements if you are _____,______ or are ________.

Rationale:
- pregnant
- attempting to become pregnant
- nursing (breastfeeding)
Supply the missing information and provide the rationale.

Do not give herbs to ____ or ______.

Rationale-
- infants
- young children
Supply the missing information and provide the rationale.

Follow the _______!

Rationale-

label instruction
Supply the missing information and provide the rationale.

If experiencing any side effect (do the ff (2)

(1)
(2)
- stop taking the herbs
- contact healthcare provider
TRUE OR FALSE

Natural doesn't mean safe.

TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE

Herbal supplements may contain compounds and all the ingredients may not be known.

What is on the bale may not be what is in the bottle.

TRUE

Author

wyn

362596

Card Set

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Description

Updated

2023-09-13T14:06:44Z