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WHMF221 Herbal Medicine Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy

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Quiz on WHMF221 Herbal Medicine Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, created by Eleni Cico on 17/06/2020.
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Question 1

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All volatile oils are
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  • antiseptic and antiviral
  • spasmolytic and antiviral
  • spasmolytic and carminative
  • carminative and antibacterial

Question 2

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A plant from the Lamiaceae family that contains wogonin and baicelain
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  • Melissa officinalis (lemon balm)
  • Scultellaria baicanensis (skullcap)
  • Matricaria chamomilla (chamomile)
  • Lavandula angustifolia (lavender)

Question 3

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What is the function of of flavanoids in leaves
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  • Act as plant sunscreen
  • The give the leaves their bright colour
  • Plant respiration
  • Photosynthesis

Question 4

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Where are flavanoids most concentrated in plants
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  • seeds
  • stems
  • flowers
  • leaves

Question 5

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Boswellia is
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  • a resin
  • a gum
  • gumresin
  • oleogumresin

Question 6

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Common constituents of ginkgo biloba
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  • flavonoid glycosides
  • terpene lactones
  • gingko flavones
  • all the above

Question 7

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A herb that is useful in cardiac insufficiency that contains flavanoids
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  • Crataegus monogyna (hawthorn)
  • Silybum marianum (milk thistle)
  • Scultellaria baicanensis (skullcap)
  • Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo)

Question 8

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What do Anthroquinones - anthronoles, oxanthones, dianthrones all have in common
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  • they are all cardioprotective
  • they are all laxatives
  • they all have an affinity for the nervous system
  • they are all anti-tussive

Question 9

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Napthodianthrones do not exert a laxative effect on the LI
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  • True
  • False

Question 10

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Amoracia rusticana (horseradish) is safe during pregnancy
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  • True
  • False

Question 11

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Allyl isothiocynate is the pungent principle of Amoracia rusticana
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  • True
  • False

Question 12

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

Question 13

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[blank_start]What functional[blank_end] group gives aspirin its antiplatelet activity
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  • acetyl
  • ketones
  • hydroxyls
  • phenols

Question 14

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What does OPC stand for
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  • oligometric proanthocyanidins
  • oligopolyphenolic compounds
  • polyphenic compounds
  • proanthocyanidins

Question 15

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Coffee consumption should be
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  • at least 15 minutes before a meal
  • at least 15 minutes after a meal
  • taken with food
  • 2-3 hours after a meal

Question 16

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Which of the following are not inulin
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  • cinnamomum verum (cinnamon)
  • cyanara scolymus (globe artichoke)
  • arctium lappa (burdock root)
  • allium sativum (garlic)

Question 17

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Tick as many as are applicable. Chlorella has some evidence of being
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  • anticarcinogenic
  • immunomodulatory
  • hypolipedemic
  • gastric-mucosal protective
  • detoxificant

Question 18

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Spirulina has some evidence of being
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  • antiviral, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-allergic, immune-modulatory
  • antiviral, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective
  • immune-modulatory, antioxidant
  • antiviral, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-allergic, anti-cancer

Question 19

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[blank_start]Saponins[blank_end] are haemolytic if injected
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  • Saponins

Question 20

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Glycyrrhizin affects a glucocortico-mimetic action
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  • 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

Question 21

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[blank_start]Tribulus terrestris[blank_end] is a herb used to avoid androgen sensitive tumours and contains steroidal saponins
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  • Tribulus terrestris

Question 22

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What is the interaction between tannins and alkaloids in a bottle called? [blank_start]Physical interaction[blank_end]
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  • Physical interaction

Question 23

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The Asteraceae family is NOT a rich source of alkaloids
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  • True
  • False

Question 24

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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 ? [blank_start]hydrastis canadensis[blank_end]
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  • hydrastis canadensis

Question 25

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Check all that apply. Corydalis ambigua pharmakokinetics
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  • 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

Question 26

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The following herb/s a source of caffeine and can be used in asthma for their bronchodilating actions
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  • Ephedra, theophylline & guarana
  • guarana
  • ephedra
  • theophylline

Question 27

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Check all that apply. The pharmacodynamics of coumarins:
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  • improved lymphatic drainage
  • improved venous return
  • anti-odema
  • anti-inflammatory
  • anti-COX pathway via inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
  • slows blood coagulation
  • spasmolytic
  • anti-diarrhoea

Question 28

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Which volatile oil consists of cineole, pinene, , camphor, borneol, terpineol? [blank_start]Rosmarinus officinalis[blank_end]
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  • Rosmarinus officinalis

Question 29

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Dicoumarol is a [blank_start]anticoagulant[blank_end]
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  • anticoagulant
  • diuretic
  • hypotensive
  • hypertensive

Question 30

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P-glycoprotein (Pgp) is expressed in the [blank_start]small intestine[blank_end]
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  • small intestine
  • large intestine

Question 31

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Digoxin and hawthorn have actions that are similar and have additive effects when used together. What effect might this be? [blank_start]Cardiotonic[blank_end]
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  • Cardiotonic

Question 32

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Capsicum spp, Chilli and Cayenne are herbs contain
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  • oleosresin
  • gumresins
  • oleogumresins
  • none of the above

Question 33

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Bitters do NOT clear heat
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  • True
  • False

Question 34

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These constituents should be taken 2-3 hours away from mineral supplements and medications. [blank_start]Mucilages and tannins[blank_end]
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  • Mucilages and tannins
  • mucilages
  • tannins
  • phenols

Question 35

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The following herbs may cause [blank_start]hepatotoxicity[blank_end] Teucrium spp, Piper methysticum, , Larrea tridentate,
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  • hepatotoxicity

Question 36

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L-tetrahydropalmatine is a major alkaloid in [blank_start]Corydalis ambigua[blank_end]
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  • Corydalis ambigua

Question 37

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Paullinia cupana (guarana) contains this stimulant: [blank_start]caffeine[blank_end]
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  • caffeine

Question 38

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Herb/s known for their hepato-toxic effects
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  • Piper methisticum
  • Chelidonium majus & symphytum officinale
  • Teucrium chamaedrys
  • Larrea tridentate & Tussilago farfara
  • all of the above

Question 39

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Zingiber officinale is a [blank_start]oleoresin[blank_end]
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  • oleoresin

Question 40

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The reishi mushroom is also known as [blank_start]ganoderma[blank_end]
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  • ganoderma

Question 41

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A side effect of overdosing Glyccyrrhizin is [blank_start]hypertension[blank_end]
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  • hypertension
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