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WHMF221 Herbal Medicine Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy

Question 1 of 41

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All volatile oils are

Select one of the following:

  • antiseptic and antiviral

  • spasmolytic and antiviral

  • spasmolytic and carminative

  • carminative and antibacterial

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Question 2 of 41

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A plant from the Lamiaceae family that contains wogonin and baicelain

Select one of the following:

  • Melissa officinalis (lemon balm)

  • Scultellaria baicanensis (skullcap)

  • Matricaria chamomilla (chamomile)

  • Lavandula angustifolia (lavender)

Explanation

Question 3 of 41

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What is the function of of flavanoids in leaves

Select one of the following:

  • Act as plant sunscreen

  • The give the leaves their bright colour

  • Plant respiration

  • Photosynthesis

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Question 4 of 41

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Where are flavanoids most concentrated in plants

Select one of the following:

  • seeds

  • stems

  • flowers

  • leaves

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Question 5 of 41

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Boswellia is

Select one of the following:

  • a resin

  • a gum

  • gumresin

  • oleogumresin

Explanation

Question 6 of 41

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Common constituents of ginkgo biloba

Select one of the following:

  • flavonoid glycosides

  • terpene lactones

  • gingko flavones

  • all the above

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Question 7 of 41

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A herb that is useful in cardiac insufficiency that contains flavanoids

Select one of the following:

  • Crataegus monogyna (hawthorn)

  • Silybum marianum (milk thistle)

  • Scultellaria baicanensis (skullcap)

  • Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo)

Explanation

Question 8 of 41

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What do Anthroquinones - anthronoles, oxanthones, dianthrones all have in common

Select one of the following:

  • they are all cardioprotective

  • they are all laxatives

  • they all have an affinity for the nervous system

  • they are all anti-tussive

Explanation

Question 9 of 41

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Napthodianthrones do not exert a laxative effect on the LI

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 10 of 41

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Amoracia rusticana (horseradish) is safe during pregnancy

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 41

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Allyl isothiocynate is the pungent principle of Amoracia rusticana

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 41

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The major constituent of Harpagophytum progumbens (devils claw) is an iridoid glycoside known as a Harpagoside

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 13 of 41

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( acetyl, ketones, hydroxyls, phenols ) group gives aspirin its antiplatelet activity

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Question 14 of 41

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What does OPC stand for

Select one of the following:

  • oligometric proanthocyanidins

  • oligopolyphenolic compounds

  • polyphenic compounds

  • proanthocyanidins

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Question 15 of 41

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Coffee consumption should be

Select one of the following:

  • at least 15 minutes before a meal

  • at least 15 minutes after a meal

  • taken with food

  • 2-3 hours after a meal

Explanation

Question 16 of 41

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Which of the following are not inulin

Select one of the following:

  • cinnamomum verum (cinnamon)

  • cyanara scolymus (globe artichoke)

  • arctium lappa (burdock root)

  • allium sativum (garlic)

Explanation

Question 17 of 41

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Tick as many as are applicable.
Chlorella has some evidence of being

Select one or more of the following:

  • anticarcinogenic

  • immunomodulatory

  • hypolipedemic

  • gastric-mucosal protective

  • detoxificant

Explanation

Question 18 of 41

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Spirulina has some evidence of being

Select one of the following:

  • antiviral, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-allergic, immune-modulatory

  • antiviral, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective

  • immune-modulatory, antioxidant

  • antiviral, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-allergic, anti-cancer

Explanation

Question 19 of 41

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are haemolytic if injected

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Question 20 of 41

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Glycyrrhizin affects a glucocortico-mimetic action

Select one of the following:

  • decreases conversion of cortisol to inactive metabolite cortisone

  • raises blood pressure and promotes odema due to mineralcorticoid action

  • avoid in individuals with high cortisol (suffer from stress and anxiety)

  • all the above

  • enhances anti-inflamatory action of cortisol

  • stabilises eosonaphils and PAF cascade

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Question 21 of 41

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is a herb used to avoid androgen sensitive tumours and contains steroidal saponins

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Question 22 of 41

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What is the interaction between tannins and alkaloids in a bottle called?

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Question 23 of 41

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The Asteraceae family is NOT a rich source of alkaloids

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 24 of 41

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What is the herb contraindicated in in lactation, pregnancy, jaundice in neonates, kidney disease and in babies with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency ?

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Question 25 of 41

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Check all that apply. Corydalis ambigua pharmakokinetics

Select one or more of the following:

  • rapid absorption alkaloids

  • rapid onset but short lived actions

  • alkaloids cross the BBB

  • analagesic action of rhizome is up to 10% of that of opium

  • isolated alkaloids are up to 40% potency of opium

  • not addictive and does not have an affinity for opioid receptors although tolerance may develop

  • sedative - antagonises amphetamine and caffeine

Explanation

Question 26 of 41

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The following herb/s a source of caffeine and can be used in asthma for their bronchodilating actions

Select one of the following:

  • Ephedra, theophylline & guarana

  • guarana

  • ephedra

  • theophylline

Explanation

Question 27 of 41

1

Check all that apply.
The pharmacodynamics of coumarins:

Select one or more of the following:

  • improved lymphatic drainage

  • improved venous return

  • anti-odema

  • anti-inflammatory

  • anti-COX pathway via inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis

  • slows blood coagulation

  • spasmolytic

  • anti-diarrhoea

Explanation

Question 28 of 41

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Which volatile oil consists of cineole, pinene, , camphor, borneol, terpineol?

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Question 29 of 41

1

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Dicoumarol is a ( anticoagulant, diuretic, hypotensive, hypertensive )

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Question 30 of 41

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P-glycoprotein (Pgp) is expressed in the ( small intestine, large intestine )

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Question 31 of 41

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Digoxin and hawthorn have actions that are similar and have additive effects when used together. What effect might this be?

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Question 32 of 41

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Capsicum spp, Chilli and Cayenne are herbs contain

Select one of the following:

  • oleosresin

  • gumresins

  • oleogumresins

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 33 of 41

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Bitters do NOT clear heat

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 34 of 41

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These constituents should be taken 2-3 hours away from mineral supplements and medications. ( Mucilages and tannins, mucilages, tannins, phenols )

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Question 35 of 41

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The following herbs may cause Teucrium spp, Piper methysticum, , Larrea tridentate,

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Question 36 of 41

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L-tetrahydropalmatine is a major alkaloid in

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Question 37 of 41

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Paullinia cupana (guarana) contains this stimulant:

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Question 38 of 41

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Herb/s known for their hepato-toxic effects

Select one of the following:

  • Piper methisticum

  • Chelidonium majus & symphytum officinale

  • Teucrium chamaedrys

  • Larrea tridentate & Tussilago farfara

  • all of the above

Explanation

Question 39 of 41

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Zingiber officinale is a

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Question 40 of 41

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The reishi mushroom is also known as

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Question 41 of 41

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A side effect of overdosing Glyccyrrhizin is

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