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CVA Pharmacology & Herbal Medicine Integration Flashcards

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  1. The Chinese herbal formula 'Si Miao San' (Four Marvels Powder) is commonly used in veterinary patients presenting with:

    Answer: Damp-Heat Bi syndrome with joint swelling and heat

    Si Miao San clears Damp-Heat and is indicated for hot, swollen joints consistent with Damp-Heat Bi (painful obstruction) syndrome.

  2. Concurrent use of the herb Gan Cao (Licorice root) with corticosteroids may result in:

    Answer: Potentiation of corticosteroid effects due to cortisol-sparing actions

    Gan Cao has cortisol-sparing properties that can potentiate corticosteroid effects, potentially increasing the risk of steroid-associated side effects.

  3. In Chinese herbal medicine applied to veterinary oncology, formulas that 'soften hardness and dissipate masses' (ruan jian san jie) are used to address which TCM pattern?

    Answer: Phlegm and Blood stasis accumulation

    Phlegm and Blood stasis accumulating over time is the TCM explanation for nodular masses and tumors, addressed by formulas that resolve Phlegm and activate Blood.

  4. Which administration route for liquid herbal extracts is MOST practical and commonly used in feline veterinary patients?

    Answer: Small volume oral administration mixed with a palatable food

    Oral administration of small volumes mixed with palatable food is the most practical route for liquid herbal extracts in cats, minimizing stress.

  5. When a CVA practitioner identifies a potential serious herb-drug interaction in a veterinary patient, the FIRST action should be:

    Answer: Communicate the concern to the supervising veterinarian before proceeding

    Patient safety requires prompt communication with the supervising veterinarian before proceeding when a serious herb-drug interaction is identified.

  6. The concept of 'formula modification' (jia jian) in Chinese herbal medicine refers to:

    Answer: Adding or removing individual herbs from a base formula to tailor it to the individual patient

    Jia jian (adding and subtracting) is the practice of modifying a base formula by adding or removing herbs to precisely match an individual patient's pattern.