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WHMF221 Herbal Medicine Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy
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1All volatile oils are
- Aantiseptic and antiviral
- Bspasmolytic and antiviral
- Cspasmolytic and carminative
- Dcarminative and antibacterial
2A plant from the Lamiaceae family that contains wogonin and baicelain
- AMelissa officinalis (lemon balm)
- BScultellaria baicanensis (skullcap)
- CMatricaria chamomilla (chamomile)
- DLavandula angustifolia (lavender)
3What is the function of of flavanoids in leaves
- AAct as plant sunscreen
- BThe give the leaves their bright colour
- CPlant respiration
- DPhotosynthesis
4Where are flavanoids most concentrated in plants
- Aseeds
- Bstems
- Cflowers
- Dleaves
5Boswellia is
- Aa resin
- Ba gum
- Cgumresin
- Doleogumresin
6Common constituents of ginkgo biloba
- Aflavonoid glycosides
- Bterpene lactones
- Cgingko flavones
- Dall the above
7A herb that is useful in cardiac insufficiency that contains flavanoids
- ACrataegus monogyna (hawthorn)
- BSilybum marianum (milk thistle)
- CScultellaria baicanensis (skullcap)
- DGinkgo biloba (ginkgo)
8What do Anthroquinones - anthronoles, oxanthones, dianthrones all have in common
- Athey are all cardioprotective
- Bthey are all laxatives
- Cthey all have an affinity for the nervous system
- Dthey are all anti-tussive
9Napthodianthrones do not exert a laxative effect on the LI
- ATrue
- BFalse
10Amoracia rusticana (horseradish) is safe during pregnancy
- ATrue
- BFalse
11Allyl isothiocynate is the pungent principle of Amoracia rusticana
- ATrue
- BFalse
12The major constituent of Harpagophytum progumbens (devils claw) is an iridoid glycoside known as a Harpagoside
- ATrue
- BFalse
13[blank_start]What functional[blank_end] group gives aspirin its antiplatelet activity
- Aacetyl
- Bketones
- Chydroxyls
- Dphenols
14What does OPC stand for
- Aoligometric proanthocyanidins
- Boligopolyphenolic compounds
- Cpolyphenic compounds
- Dproanthocyanidins
15Coffee consumption should be
- Aat least 15 minutes before a meal
- Bat least 15 minutes after a meal
- Ctaken with food
- D2-3 hours after a meal
16Which of the following are not inulin
- Acinnamomum verum (cinnamon)
- Bcyanara scolymus (globe artichoke)
- Carctium lappa (burdock root)
- Dallium sativum (garlic)
17Tick as many as are applicable.
Chlorella has some evidence of being- Aanticarcinogenic
- Bimmunomodulatory
- Chypolipedemic
- Dgastric-mucosal protective
- Edetoxificant
18Spirulina has some evidence of being
- Aantiviral, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-allergic, immune-modulatory
- Bantiviral, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective
- Cimmune-modulatory, antioxidant
- Dantiviral, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-allergic, anti-cancer
19[blank_start]Saponins[blank_end] are haemolytic if injected
- ASaponins
20Glycyrrhizin affects a glucocortico-mimetic action
- Adecreases conversion of cortisol to inactive metabolite cortisone
- Braises blood pressure and promotes odema due to mineralcorticoid action
- Cavoid in individuals with high cortisol (suffer from stress and anxiety)
- Dall the above
- Eenhances anti-inflamatory action of cortisol
- Fstabilises eosonaphils and PAF cascade
21[blank_start]Tribulus terrestris[blank_end] is a herb used to avoid androgen sensitive tumours and contains steroidal saponins
- ATribulus terrestris
22What is the interaction between tannins and alkaloids in a bottle called? [blank_start]Physical interaction[blank_end]
- APhysical interaction
23The Asteraceae family is NOT a rich source of alkaloids
- ATrue
- BFalse
24What is the herb contraindicated in in lactation, pregnancy, jaundice in neonates, kidney disease and in babies with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency ? [blank_start]hydrastis canadensis[blank_end]
- Ahydrastis canadensis
25Check all that apply. Corydalis ambigua pharmakokinetics
- Arapid absorption alkaloids
- Brapid onset but short lived actions
- Calkaloids cross the BBB
- Danalagesic action of rhizome is up to 10% of that of opium
- Eisolated alkaloids are up to 40% potency of opium
- Fnot addictive and does not have an affinity for opioid receptors although tolerance may develop
- Gsedative - antagonises amphetamine and caffeine
26The following herb/s a source of caffeine and can be used in asthma for their bronchodilating actions
- AEphedra, theophylline & guarana
- Bguarana
- Cephedra
- Dtheophylline
27Check all that apply.
The pharmacodynamics of coumarins:- Aimproved lymphatic drainage
- Bimproved venous return
- Canti-odema
- Danti-inflammatory
- Eanti-COX pathway via inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
- Fslows blood coagulation
- Gspasmolytic
- Hanti-diarrhoea
28Which volatile oil consists of cineole, pinene, , camphor, borneol, terpineol? [blank_start]Rosmarinus officinalis[blank_end]
- ARosmarinus officinalis
29Dicoumarol is a [blank_start]anticoagulant[blank_end]
- Aanticoagulant
- Bdiuretic
- Chypotensive
- Dhypertensive
30P-glycoprotein (Pgp) is expressed in the [blank_start]small intestine[blank_end]
- Asmall intestine
- Blarge intestine
31Digoxin and hawthorn have actions that are similar and have additive effects when used together. What effect might this be? [blank_start]Cardiotonic[blank_end]
- ACardiotonic
32Capsicum spp, Chilli and Cayenne are herbs contain
- Aoleosresin
- Bgumresins
- Coleogumresins
- Dnone of the above
33Bitters do NOT clear heat
- ATrue
- BFalse
34These constituents should be taken 2-3 hours away from mineral supplements and medications. [blank_start]Mucilages and tannins[blank_end]
- AMucilages and tannins
- Bmucilages
- Ctannins
- Dphenols
35The following herbs may cause [blank_start]hepatotoxicity[blank_end] Teucrium spp, Piper methysticum, , Larrea tridentate,
- Ahepatotoxicity
36L-tetrahydropalmatine is a major alkaloid in [blank_start]Corydalis ambigua[blank_end]
- ACorydalis ambigua
37Paullinia cupana (guarana) contains this stimulant: [blank_start]caffeine[blank_end]
- Acaffeine
38Herb/s known for their hepato-toxic effects
- APiper methisticum
- BChelidonium majus & symphytum officinale
- CTeucrium chamaedrys
- DLarrea tridentate & Tussilago farfara
- Eall of the above
39Zingiber officinale is a [blank_start]oleoresin[blank_end]
- Aoleoresin
40The reishi mushroom is also known as [blank_start]ganoderma[blank_end]
- Aganoderma
41A side effect of overdosing Glyccyrrhizin is [blank_start]hypertension[blank_end]
- Ahypertension
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