A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and reports taking several new herbal supplements. The nurse should identify which of the following supplements is contraindicated for concurrent use with warfarin?
Ginkgo biloba
Coenzyme QIO
Valerian
Probiotics
The Correct Answer is A
Ginkgo biloba is a form of alternative medicine that is used due to its antioxidants and cardiovascular benefits. In addition to these, it has antiplatelet effects which increases the risk of bleeding when used concurrently with anticoagulants such as in clients receiving warfarin
Coenzyme QIO, Valerian and probiotics have no notable interactions with warfarin
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Correct Answer is ["A","B","D","E","F"]
Explanation
The medication causes a harmless discoloration or urine (Levodopa causes darkening of urine rather than lightening), high protein intake interferes with the availability of the medication in the CNS, The medication causes orthostatic hypotension and dizziness, The medication should be taken with a meal if nausea and vomiting occurs, Initially the medication can cause dyskinesia which should be reported, The medication also cause hallucinations and sleep disturbances
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Both sildenafil and nitroglycerin are vasodilators and can lead to severe hypotension when used together. Sildenafil acts by inhibiting phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE 5), an enzyme that breaks down cGMP, which regulates blood flow in the penis. The medication also results in the dilation of blood vessels in the lungs, which is beneficial for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension.
B, C, D- No interactions with nitroglycerin
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