Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy Quiz
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Which plant-derived drug is used in the treatment of mild to moderate depression?

  • The herb of St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) (correct)
  • The leaves of Ginkgo biloba
  • The roots of Valerian
  • The bark of Cinchona

    • What type of drugs form the basis for herbal remedies or phytomedicines?

  • Chemically modified drugs derived from minerals
  • Synthetic drugs manufactured in laboratories
  • Botanical drugs derived from specific parts of a medicinal plant (correct)
  • Biological drugs derived from animal sources

    • What kind of knowledge base is needed for a pharmacist dealing with herbal supplements?

  • Modern scientific, chemical, and toxicological knowledge only
  • Traditional use & ethnobotany, combined with modern scientific, chemical, toxicological, pharmacological & clinical research (correct)
  • Basic knowledge of traditional use only
  • Clinical research and modern pharmacological knowledge only

    • What position might some consider under the term rational phytotherapy?

    <p>Pharmacist with rich knowledge base of traditional use &amp; ethnobotany, combined with modern scientific, chemical, toxicological, pharmacological &amp; clinical research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of the leaves of Ginkgo biloba?

    <p>Treatment of cognitive deficiencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    St. John's wort is used in the treatment of severe depression

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The pharmacist dealing with herbal supplements requires knowledge of traditional use & ethnobotany

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ginkgo biloba is used for cognitive deficiencies in the elderly

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Phytomedicines are based on botanical drugs

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hypericum perforatum is the herb of St. John's wort

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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