A patient calls the clinic to ask about taking a glucosamine-chondroitin supplement for arthritis. The nurse reviews the medication history and notes that there will be a concern for drug interactions if the patient is also taking medications for which disorder?
a. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
b. Hypothyroidism
c. Hypertension
d. Angina
ANS: A
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