Bronchodilators and Decongestants

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Which plant is traditionally used to treat asthma and nasal congestion?

  • Alkaloids
  • Ephedrae Herba (Hephedra) (correct)
  • Hedera helix (Ivy) Extract
  • Saponin

What is the activity of Ephedrae Herba (Hephedra)?

  • Antipyretic
  • Antihistamine
  • Expectorant
  • Bronchodilatator (correct)

What is the therapeutic indication of Hedera helix (Ivy) Extract?

  • Treatment of asthma and nasal congestion
  • Herbal medicinal product used as an expectorant in case of productive cough (correct)
  • Treatment of hypertension and cardiovascular events
  • Treatment of bronchitis and catarrh

Which essential oil is known for its antiseptic, expectorant, and spasmolytic properties?

<p>Thymus serpyllums (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was camphor taken off the market?

<p>It had hepatotoxic and neurotoxic effects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which essential oil was taken off the market due to its toxicological risks?

<p>Camphor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of Thymus serpyllums (Thyme) essential oil?

<p>Carminative, antiseptic, and antitussive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is used for the treatment of bronchitis and catarrh?

<p>Hedera helix (Ivy) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the activities of Ephedrae Herba (Hephedra)?

<p>Bronchodilator, sympathomimetic, anorexant, CNS and cardiac stimulant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the contraindications for the use of Hedera helix (Ivy) Extract?

<p>Children under 2 years of age (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms can an overdose of camphor cause?

<p>Vomiting and convulsion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of Eucalyptus essential oil?

<p>Antispasmodic and decongestant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an activity of Ephedrae Herba (Hephedra)?

<p>Bronchodilator (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is used as an expectorant in case of productive cough?

<p>Hedera helix (Ivy) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the contraindication for the use of Hedera helix (Ivy) Extract?

<p>Respiratory symptoms in children under 2 years of age (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk associated with the use of Ephedrae Herba (Hephedra)?

<p>Hypertension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an activity of Hedera helix (Ivy) Extract?

<p>Expectorant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of Eucalyptus essential oil?

<p>Antiseptic, expectorant, and decongestant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which essential oil is known to be toxic in overdose?

<p>Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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