Pharmacology Quiz: Pharmacognosy and Botany

What is the primary chemical constituent found in Arjuna?

Which test is used to detect the presence of digitoxose in Digitalis?

What is Arjuna not used as?

What is the source of Arjuna?

How can Arjuna bark be distinguished from the bark of Terminalia tomentosa?

What therapeutic use is Digitalis known for?

What is the primary therapeutic benefit of digitalis?

What is the primary chemical constituent responsible for the activity of Digitalis?

Which of the following is a synonym for Digitalis?

Which of the following is NOT a cardiotonic drug?

What family does Digitalis purpurea belong to?

What is the mechanism of action of Digitalis?

What is a potential therapeutic use of Arjuna in traditional medicine?

What is the primary method of extraction used to obtain the active constituents from Arjuna bark?

What is the recommended dosage range for Arjuna bark extract?

What is a possible side effect of Arjuna?

What should be exercised when using Arjuna, especially in certain individuals?

What is the effect of Arjuna on cardiovascular parameters?

Aspirin is not a cardiotonic drug, but rather an anti-inflammatory and analgesic medication used for pain relief and to reduce inflammation.

Digitalis increases the contractility of the cardiac muscle without increasing myocardial oxygen demand.
Digitalis is also known as Foxglove leaves or Purple foxglove.
Digitalis purpurea belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family, commonly known as the figwort family.
The primary chemical constituents responsible for the activity of Digitalis are cardiac glycosides, such as digitoxin and digoxin.

Arjuna may cause gastrointestinal upset in some individuals.
The recommended dosage range for Arjuna bark extract is 500-1000 mg per day, divided into two doses.
Arjuna has been traditionally used for the management of asthma.
Soxhlet extraction is the primary method used to obtain the active constituents from Arjuna bark.
Arjuna can affect cardiovascular parameters.
Arjuna consists of the dried stem bark of Terminalia arjuna, a plant belonging to the family Combretaceae.
The primary chemical constituent found in Arjuna is tannins.
Arjuna is used as a cardiotonic, diuretic, and astringent, but not as an antihistamine.
Arjuna bark can be distinguished from the bark of Terminalia tomentosa by conducting a fluorescence test, which gives a pinkish fluorescence.