A client wants to take the herb gingko to help his memory. The nurse reviews his current medication list and would be concerned about potential interactions if he is taking a medication from which class of drugs?
Anticoagulant drugs
Sedatives
Immunosuppressants
Digitalis
The Correct Answer is A
Gingko is a herb used for its antioxidant property and cholesterol lowering effect which lowers cardiovascular risk. It also has antiplatelet effects which increases the risk of bleeding in a client on anticoagulants.
Gingko has no interactions with the other listed medications
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Other options- gabapentin has no anti-inflammatory or role in other forms of pain
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