A patient who takes phenytoin (Dilantin) regularly has begun taking valerian. Patient teaching should focus on which possible consequence of the patient's action?
a. Breakthrough seizures
b. Spontaneous bleeding
c. Impaired dentition
d. Gum disease
A
Valerian is thought to negate the effects of several drugs, including phenytoin, making an increase in seizures probable. The other outcomes are not associated with valerian use, though they are associated with phenytoin.
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