35 Questions
Which form is Lavandula angustifolia available in for oral use?
Herbal tea
What are the therapeutic indications for Lavandula angustifolia?
Relief of mental stress and exhaustion
Which medicinal product should not be used with Camellia sinensis (Green tea)?
Warfarin
Which compound is responsible for the side effects mentioned in the text?
Methylxanthine
What is the recommended posology for the powdered herbal form?
Children younger than 18 should not use it
Which condition is a contraindication for using Camelia sinensis?
Hypertension
What is the function of stimulant laxatives?
Increase GI pressure
Which of the following is a potential side effect of long-term use of stimulant laxatives?
Colon inflammation
What is the contraindication for using stimulant laxatives?
Abdominal pain of unknown origin
Which natural resource is commonly used as a stimulant laxative?
Cassia Senna
What is the recommended duration of use for stimulant laxatives?
Less than 1 week
Which of the following is a potential toxic effect of camphor?
Loss of consciousness
What is one of the therapeutic indications for Mentha X piperita L, aetheroleum?
Symptomatic relief of minor spasms of the GI tract
What is a potential undesirable effect of menthol?
Contact dermatitis
What is a function of Thymus serpyllums (Thymi herba/Thyme)?
Antitussive
Which side effect is commonly associated with the chronic use of anthranoid-containing medicinal products?
Pigmentation of the intestinal mucosa
What is the main pharmacodynamic effect of 8-dihydroxyanthracene derivatives?
Stimulation of the motility of the large intestine
Why is the use of anthranoid-containing medicinal products contraindicated during pregnancy?
They can lead to genotoxic effects
What is a potential consequence of long-term use of anthranoid-containing medicinal products?
Toxic hepatitis
Which plant is used for the treatment of bronchitis and catarrh as an expectorant?
Hedera helix
What is the activity of Ephedrae Herba (Hephedra) in the respiratory system?
Bronchodilator
Which plant contains Escin and is used as a marker for standardization?
Aesculus hippocastanum
What are the activities of Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) in the respiratory system?
Antiseptic, secretolytic, and decongestant
Which natural substance is used to relieve gastric inflammation, peptic ulcers, and duodenal ulcers?
Liquorice
What is the active compound involved in weight-loss claims for Citrus aurantium (bitter orange)?
β-synerphine
Which natural substance is hepatoprotective, protects against ulcer, and shows hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic effects?
Curcuma longa
Which natural substance is used as a premedication before administration of halothane anaesthetics?
Hyoscine
Which group of drugs does peppermint oil belong to?
Other drugs for functional GI disorders
Which of the following symptoms may occur in case of peppermint oil overdose?
Diarrhea
What is the main effect of peppermint oil on the smooth muscles of the GI tract?
Relaxation
What is the role of peppermint oil's choleretic and antifoaming effects?
Decrease abdominal distension and discomfort
Which of the following is a potential side effect of long-term use of stimulant laxatives?
Dehydration
What is the recommended duration of use for stimulant laxatives?
1 week
Which compound is responsible for the discoloration of urine during treatment?
Rhein anthrone
What is the contraindication for using stimulant laxatives?
Appendicitis
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