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All of the following appear correct about St. John's wort except which one?
 
  a. Available data suggest that St John's wort may have the potential to
  cause a serotonin syndrome when combined with other drugs that
  increase synaptic concentrations of serotonin.
  b. Because of its monoamine-oxidase inhibiting properties, St. John's
  wort does require certain dietary restrictions.
  c. St. John's wort does have several drug-drug interactions.
  d. St. John's wort seems to affect the cytochrome P450 system.

Question 2

Although acetylcholinesteras e inhibitors can stop the deterioration of Alzheimer's disease, they cannot reverse the cognitive deficits, making early diagnosis crucial for proper treatment.
 
  a. True.
  b. False.



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Answer to Question 1

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