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Herbs&Supplements
GU and Musculoskeletal
Question | Answer |
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Select one: Cranberry is used for UTI prevention OR treatment? | Cranberry is effective for UTI prevention but not as a treatment |
True or False: Saw Palmetto decreases bleeding risk when used with other antiplatelet agents | False: Saw palmetto when used with other anti-platelet medications can ↑ bleed risk |
True or False: Saw Palmetto should be used before diagnosis of prostate cancer is given | False: It should be used after you rule out prostate cancer. |
Why would glucosamine be a poor recommendaton in patients with shellfish allergy? | Glucosamine can induce a shellfish like allergy |
Select one: Short term use is or is NOT recommended for osteoarthritis supplements? | Short term use is NOT recommended for osteoarthritis supplements; the results may take between 4 weeks and 5 months depending on the agent. |
What is the recommended dose for glucosamine, chondritin and Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane(MSM) | Glucosamine 1500 mg daily in 1 or 2 divide doses Chondritin 1200 mg in one or two divided doses MSM 1500-3000 in one or two divided doses |