NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PHARMACOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What herbal substance decreases anxiety and helps aid in sleep
A
Wild Yam Extract
B
St. John’s Wort
C
Yohimbe Bark
D
Leucine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is an herbal medication that consists of anthraquinones, which have displayed anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. It has also been used as an antidepressant. It derives from a flowering plant found in Europe and Asia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Currently, St. John’s wort is promoted for depression, menopausal symptoms, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), somatic symptom disorder (a condition in which a person feels extreme, exaggerated anxiety about physical symptoms), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other conditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -St John’s wort is a herbal medicine used to treat mental health problems. The botanical name for St John’s wort is Hypericum perforatum, and it is sometimes marketed and sold as ‘Hypericum’. It contains many active substances, including hypericin and hyperforin, which are thought to affect mood.

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