During an assessment, the client tells the nurse that he eats large amounts of garlic for its cardiovascular benefits. Which drug or drug class, if taken, would have a potential interaction with the garlic?
Sedatives
Acetaminophen
Antilipemic drugs
Warfarin
The Correct Answer is D
D. Garlic is used for its lipid lowering effects which lower the risk of cardiovascular EVENTS. In addition to this, it has anti-platelet effects increasing risk of bleeding when used with warfarin.
A and B Garlic has no sedative, analgesic effect.
C. Garlic has positive effects on lipid lowering which is not of concern.
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Correct Answer is ["B","C","E"]
Explanation
potassium is important for muscle contraction ad energy production. Low potassium cause anorexia and nausea
A- Hypokalemia cause constipation
D-Hypokalemia does not cause tinnitus
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Daily examination monitors for any worsening that requires the attention of the provider
B. citric causes irritation and exacerbation of stomatitis
C. Black tarry stools are a sigh of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and not stomatitis
D. Aspirin is an antiplatelet that could cause bleeding
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