Pharmacology: Scope and Characteristics
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What is one of the problems arising from the use of herbal preparations?

  • Adverse drug interactions (correct)
  • Decreased availability
  • Increased effectiveness
  • Reduced toxicity
  • Which organization has published technical publications concerning the use of herbal preparations?

  • FDA
  • WHO (correct)
  • UNESCO
  • CDC
  • What is one purpose of the Philippine law RA 8423 (TAMA) of 1997?

  • Banning traditional medicine
  • Promoting heavy metal use
  • Encouraging adulteration
  • Regulating traditional medicine (correct)
  • What do registration requirements for traditional medicine products aim to ensure?

    <p>Safety, quality, and claimed application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Herbal Medicine and Food Supplement Act aim to ensure?

    <p>Safety and quality of herbal products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main aim of pharmacology reviewer Scope Pharmakon?

    <p>To scientifically support the use of plants in pharmacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes ethnopharmacologic from bioprospecting?

    <p>The freshness of the plant used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are nutraceuticals primarily focused on?

    <p>Supplementing the diet with vitamins and minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does artemisinin, a compound used in drug discovery, come from?

    <p>Chinese herbal medicine artemisia annua</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has the highest popularity in using herbal preparations according to the text?

    <p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source of natural products discussed in the text?

    <p>Plants and animal sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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