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Which of the following is a reported interaction with valerian root?
Which of the following is a reported interaction with valerian root?
- None reported (correct)
- Drowsiness
- Decreased blood pressure
- Increased heart rate
What is a possible undesirable effect of valerian root?
What is a possible undesirable effect of valerian root?
- Headache
- GI symptoms (correct)
- Dizziness
- Muscle pain
What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of valerian root?
What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of valerian root?
- Antihistamines
- Antibiotics
- Analgesics
- Hypnotics and sedatives (correct)
Which plant is historically used in treating nervous excitability and insomnia?
Which plant is historically used in treating nervous excitability and insomnia?
What is the main activity of Valerian in the brain?
What is the main activity of Valerian in the brain?
For how long is continued use of Valerian recommended to achieve optimal treatment effects?
For how long is continued use of Valerian recommended to achieve optimal treatment effects?
Which of the following is a constituent of Valeriana officinalis?
Which of the following is a constituent of Valeriana officinalis?
In which pharmaceutical form is valerian root well-established for oral use?
In which pharmaceutical form is valerian root well-established for oral use?
Which of the following is a reported side effect of valerian root?
Which of the following is a reported side effect of valerian root?
What is the potential effect of valerian root on driving and using machines?
What is the potential effect of valerian root on driving and using machines?
What symptoms were observed in cases of valerian root overdose?
What symptoms were observed in cases of valerian root overdose?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of valerian root?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of valerian root?
What symptoms were observed in cases of valerian root overdose?
What symptoms were observed in cases of valerian root overdose?
What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of valerian root?
What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of valerian root?
Which of the following is a reported therapeutic indication for Valeriana officinalis?
Which of the following is a reported therapeutic indication for Valeriana officinalis?
What is the recommended posology for Valeriana officinalis in children under 12 years of age?
What is the recommended posology for Valeriana officinalis in children under 12 years of age?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the traditional use of Valeriana officinalis as a bath additive?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the traditional use of Valeriana officinalis as a bath additive?
Which of the following is a constituent of Valeriana officinalis?
Which of the following is a constituent of Valeriana officinalis?
What is the recommended duration of use for valerian root to achieve optimal treatment effects?
What is the recommended duration of use for valerian root to achieve optimal treatment effects?
Which of the following is a reported therapeutic indication for Valeriana officinalis?
Which of the following is a reported therapeutic indication for Valeriana officinalis?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of valerian root?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of valerian root?
What symptoms were observed in cases of valerian root overdose?
What symptoms were observed in cases of valerian root overdose?
Which of the following is a constituent of Valeriana officinalis?
Which of the following is a constituent of Valeriana officinalis?
What is the main activity of Valerian in the brain?
What is the main activity of Valerian in the brain?
What is the recommended duration of use for valerian root to achieve optimal treatment effects?
What is the recommended duration of use for valerian root to achieve optimal treatment effects?
What symptoms were observed in cases of valerian root overdose?
What symptoms were observed in cases of valerian root overdose?
What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of valerian root?
What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of valerian root?
