The use of which medication would alert the nurse to educate the patient about using ginkgo biloba cautiously?
a. Antiemetics
b. Anti-inflammatories
c. Anticoagulants
d. Antibiotics
ANS: C
Ginkgolides inhibit platelet activating factor, inhibiting platelet aggregation. Ginkgo does not interact with antiemetics, anti-inflammatories, or antibiotics.
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