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 C
Explanation
A. Is an antihistamine
B, D-Benzonatate and Dextromethorphan are cough suppressants
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
D. Fluid retention due to leakage of fluid leads to increase in weight
A. Capillary leak syndrome leads wet cough
B. Capillary leak syndrome leads to flushing but not bruising of the skin
C. leads to tachycardia due to reduced effective volume
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