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What is a potential adverse effect of using Ma Huang (Ephedra)?
What is a potential adverse effect of using Ma Huang (Ephedra)?
- Stroke
- Liver damage
- Heartburn
- Hypertension (correct)
Which group of people should be cautious when using herbal products?
Which group of people should be cautious when using herbal products?
- Pregnant women
- Athletes
- Elderly men
- Teenagers (correct)
What should patients be made aware of regarding manufacturers of herbal products and dietary supplements?
What should patients be made aware of regarding manufacturers of herbal products and dietary supplements?
- They are similar to pharmaceutical companies
- There is no need for regulatory oversight
- They are required to prove safety and effectiveness (correct)
- Herbal products are always safe for consumption
Why is it important to assess baseline lab values before taking vitamins and supplements?
Why is it important to assess baseline lab values before taking vitamins and supplements?
Which supplement is known for causing veno-occlusive disease and liver damage?
Which supplement is known for causing veno-occlusive disease and liver damage?
Why is it significant to monitor for adverse effects of vitamins and supplements?
Why is it significant to monitor for adverse effects of vitamins and supplements?
What is the main adverse effect associated with vitamins?
What is the main adverse effect associated with vitamins?
Which vitamin is mentioned to interfere with the effectiveness of Levodopa?
Which vitamin is mentioned to interfere with the effectiveness of Levodopa?
Which type of vitamins are excreted in urine and can cause health problems in high levels?
Which type of vitamins are excreted in urine and can cause health problems in high levels?
What can fat-soluble vitamins not be absorbed with?
What can fat-soluble vitamins not be absorbed with?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with the intake of vitamins?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with the intake of vitamins?
What is a significant contraindication related to vitamin supplements?
What is a significant contraindication related to vitamin supplements?
Which dietary supplement should not be taken peri-operatively or with anticoagulants due to an increased risk of bleeding?
Which dietary supplement should not be taken peri-operatively or with anticoagulants due to an increased risk of bleeding?
Which dietary supplement should not be used in liver disease?
Which dietary supplement should not be used in liver disease?
Which dietary supplement may intensify the actions of other stimulants and pressors, and should not be taken with antihypertensives?
Which dietary supplement may intensify the actions of other stimulants and pressors, and should not be taken with antihypertensives?
Which dietary supplement can increase the risk of bleeding and suppress migraines, but also increases the risk of bleeding?
Which dietary supplement can increase the risk of bleeding and suppress migraines, but also increases the risk of bleeding?
Which dietary supplement should not be used with autoimmune diseases and can suppress the immune system with long-term use?
Which dietary supplement should not be used with autoimmune diseases and can suppress the immune system with long-term use?
Which dietary supplement is beneficial for reducing the incidence of UTIs by decreasing bacterial adherence to the urothelium, but will not treat established UTIs?
Which dietary supplement is beneficial for reducing the incidence of UTIs by decreasing bacterial adherence to the urothelium, but will not treat established UTIs?
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