Because of its synergizing effect on barbiturates, the herb the nurse should ask if the patient taking barbiturates is also using is:
a. St. John's wort.
b. aloe vera.
c. valerian.
d. ginkgo.
C
Valerian enhances the effect of barbiturates.
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a. Tell the parent to hold the inhaler for the child. b. Ask the health care provider to switch to oral medications. c. Tell the parent that young children should not use inhalers. d. Teach the child to use a spacer.