Table 6 Frequencies and percentages of participant pharmacists who correctly answered the 8 – knowledge questions (with correct answers provided beside each statement; T = true and F = false)
Statement | No. (%) |
|---|---|
Senna contraindicated in case of pregnancy and children under 12 years. (T) | 244 (86.8) |
Eating Spinach is safe for kidney patients. (F) | 188 (66.9) |
Fenugreek increases the risk of elevated blood sugar so it should be avoided in diabetes patients. (F) | 167 (59.4) |
Garlic increase the possibility of bleeding when used with warfarin. (T) | 163 (58.0) |
Bronchoconstriction is a side effect of caffeine. (F) | 156 (55.5) |
Ginger is effective in decreasing PMS. (T) | 146 (52.0) |
Echinacea is used to suppress immunity. (F) | 95 (33.8) |
The use of digoxin with bran will increase the concentration of digoxin. (F) | 55 (19.6) |