Common herbal supplement and over-the-counter medication interactions with prescription drugs tested on NCLEX-RN.
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- Which herbal supplement induces liver CYP450 enzymes, reducing the effectiveness of warfarin?
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St. John's Wort- Combining St. John's Wort with an SSRI increases the risk of which condition?
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Serotonin syndrome- St. John's Wort can reduce the effectiveness of which hormonal medication, raising the risk of breakthrough bleeding and unintended pregnancy?
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Oral contraceptives- St. John's Wort can lower blood levels of which immunosuppressant, increasing the risk of organ rejection in transplant patients?
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Cyclosporine- Which herbal supplement has antiplatelet activity that increases bleeding risk when combined with warfarin or aspirin?
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Ginkgo biloba- Which common food-derived supplement increases bleeding risk when taken with anticoagulants?
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Garlic- Which herbal supplement, often used for nausea, has an antiplatelet effect that raises bleeding risk with anticoagulants?
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Ginger- Ginseng can have an additive effect with insulin or oral hypoglycemics, increasing the risk of which condition?
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Hypoglycemia- Which herbal supplement, used for migraine prevention, increases bleeding risk when combined with anticoagulants?
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Feverfew- Which herbal supplement used for anxiety causes additive sedation when combined with benzodiazepines?
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Kava- Long-term or high-dose kava use carries a notable risk of which organ toxicity?
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Hepatotoxicity (liver damage)- Which herbal sleep aid potentiates the sedative effects of benzodiazepines and other CNS depressants?
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Valerian root- Echinacea should be avoided in patients taking which class of drugs, due to its immune-stimulating effect?
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Immunosuppressants- Which herbal supplement can cause hypokalemia and hypertension, increasing the risk of digoxin toxicity?
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Licorice root- Black cohosh, used for menopausal symptoms, carries a risk of which organ toxicity?
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Hepatotoxicity (liver damage)
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