Sunday November 1, 1998 - Question 9

Which of the following statements concerning pennyroyal oil is correct?

A) Small amounts of pennyroyal oil (< 5 mL) are not expected to cause toxicity.
B) The major active ingredient in pennyroyal oil is metabolized in the liver to non-toxic metabolites.
C) Early administration of n-acetylcysteine has not prevented pennyroyal-induced hepatotoxicity.
D) Pennyroyal oil is thought to induce uterine contractions via stimulation of beta-receptors.
E) Most mint teas are non-toxic; however, serious complications arise when leaves of mint plants that contain pennyroyal are mistakenly used.
 
 

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