Toxicological Risks and Benefits
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Which form is Lavandula angustifolia available in for oral use?

  • Capsules
  • Tablets
  • Liquid extract
  • Herbal tea (correct)

What are the therapeutic indications for Lavandula angustifolia?

  • Improvement of memory function
  • Relief of mental stress and exhaustion (correct)
  • Treatment of gastrointestinal disorders
  • Relief of symptoms of depression

Which medicinal product should not be used with Camellia sinensis (Green tea)?

  • Paracetamol
  • Ibuprofen
  • Warfarin (correct)
  • Aspirin

Which compound is responsible for the side effects mentioned in the text?

<p>Methylxanthine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended posology for the powdered herbal form?

<p>Children younger than 18 should not use it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is a contraindication for using Camelia sinensis?

<p>Hypertension (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of stimulant laxatives?

<p>Increase GI pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential side effect of long-term use of stimulant laxatives?

<p>Colon inflammation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the contraindication for using stimulant laxatives?

<p>Abdominal pain of unknown origin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which natural resource is commonly used as a stimulant laxative?

<p>Cassia Senna (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of use for stimulant laxatives?

<p>Less than 1 week (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential toxic effect of camphor?

<p>Loss of consciousness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the therapeutic indications for Mentha X piperita L, aetheroleum?

<p>Symptomatic relief of minor spasms of the GI tract (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential undesirable effect of menthol?

<p>Contact dermatitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a function of Thymus serpyllums (Thymi herba/Thyme)?

<p>Antitussive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which side effect is commonly associated with the chronic use of anthranoid-containing medicinal products?

<p>Pigmentation of the intestinal mucosa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main pharmacodynamic effect of 8-dihydroxyanthracene derivatives?

<p>Stimulation of the motility of the large intestine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the use of anthranoid-containing medicinal products contraindicated during pregnancy?

<p>They can lead to genotoxic effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of long-term use of anthranoid-containing medicinal products?

<p>Toxic hepatitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is used for the treatment of bronchitis and catarrh as an expectorant?

<p>Hedera helix (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the activity of Ephedrae Herba (Hephedra) in the respiratory system?

<p>Bronchodilator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant contains Escin and is used as a marker for standardization?

<p>Aesculus hippocastanum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the activities of Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) in the respiratory system?

<p>Antiseptic, secretolytic, and decongestant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which natural substance is used to relieve gastric inflammation, peptic ulcers, and duodenal ulcers?

<p>Liquorice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the active compound involved in weight-loss claims for Citrus aurantium (bitter orange)?

<p>β-synerphine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which natural substance is hepatoprotective, protects against ulcer, and shows hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic effects?

<p>Curcuma longa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which natural substance is used as a premedication before administration of halothane anaesthetics?

<p>Hyoscine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of drugs does peppermint oil belong to?

<p>Other drugs for functional GI disorders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms may occur in case of peppermint oil overdose?

<p>Diarrhea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of peppermint oil on the smooth muscles of the GI tract?

<p>Relaxation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of peppermint oil's choleretic and antifoaming effects?

<p>Decrease abdominal distension and discomfort (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential side effect of long-term use of stimulant laxatives?

<p>Dehydration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of use for stimulant laxatives?

<p>1 week (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound is responsible for the discoloration of urine during treatment?

<p>Rhein anthrone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the contraindication for using stimulant laxatives?

<p>Appendicitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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