A nurse is caring for a male client who has peripheral vascular disease (PVC)), is taking dietary supplements, and has a new prescription for warfarin. The nurse should instruct the client to stop which of the following supplements prior to starting the warfarin? (Select all that apply.)
Feverfew
Garlic
Gingko
Saw Palmetto
Glucosamine
Correct Answer : A,B,C
Warfarin reduces the activity of vitamin K to prevent excessive clot formation. Feverfew, garlic, and gingko can also reduce the activity of vitamin K or interfere with platelet function, which can make the blood thinner and harder to clot.
D. Saw Palmetto- Inhibits prostatic growth factors and is used for BPH
E. Used to promote formation of articular cartilage in osteoarthritis
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Aspirin has an antiplatelet effect. It prevents aggregation of platelets and hence the formation for the primary platelets plug. This prevent formation of thrombus as a complication of an unstable atherosclerotic plaques.
The other actions of aspirin are not related to MI
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A, B and D- The phenomenon is not related to the liver’s ability to metabolize the drug and its is not a fluctuating phenomenon
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