Ma huang is an herbal product that has been used to relieve cold symptoms and for weight loss. The nurse would instruct a client receiving which of the following to avoid products containing ma huang? Select all that apply
A) Digoxin (Lanoxin)
B) Phenelzine (Nardil)
C) Guanethidine (Ismelin)
D) Oxytocin (Pitocin)
E) Halothane (Avestan)
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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Clients taking digoxin, phenelzine, guanethidine, oxytocin, halothane, or St. John's wort should not take ma huang.
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