A patient is prescribed antiplatelet therapy to treat a health problem. Which herbal preparation should the nurse instruct the patient to avoid while taking the prescribed antiplatelet medication?
a. Garlic
b. Gingko
c. Ginseng
d. Vitamin C
ANS: A
A. Garlic can increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications. B. Gingko may improve memory and help cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease. C. Ginseng may reduce stress and increase alertness. D. Vitamin C is not an herbal preparation but a vitamin supplement.
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