Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Flaxseed is used primarily to treat high cholesterol, not depression.
Rationale 2: Saw palmetto is used to decrease prostate size, not to treat depression.
Rationale 3: St. John's wort is commonly used to treat depression. It can decrease cyclosporine levels, resulting in decreased protection for the transplanted organ.
Rationale 4: Black cohosh is used to decrease menopausal symptoms, not to treat depression.
Global Rationale: St. John's wort is commonly used to treat depression. It can decrease cyclosporine levels, resulting in decreased protection for the transplanted organ. Flaxseed is used primarily to treat high cholesterol, not depression. Saw palmetto is used to decrease prostate size, not to treat depression. Black cohosh is used to decrease menopausal symptoms, not to treat depression.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Herbal medicines may contain dozens of active chemicals.
Rationale 2: These statements are required on the label of dietary supplements.
Rationale 3: The manufacturer does not have to prove the efficacy of the product.
Rationale 4: The accuracy of the label is not regulated, and the product may or may not contain the listed ingredients in the amounts claimed.
Global Rationale: Required statements due to DSHEA include that the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Herbal medicines may contain dozens of active chemicals. The manufacturer does not have to prove the efficacy of the product. The accuracy of the label is not regulated, and the product may or may not contain the listed ingredients in the amounts claimed.