A nurse should advise clients taking which medications to avoid the use of ginkgo? Select all that apply
A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
B) Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
C) NSAIDs
D) Nonsalicylates
E) Anticholinergics
Ans: A, B
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Ginkgo is contraindicated in clients taking SSRI or MAOI antidepressants, because of the risk of a toxic reaction. Cholinesterase inhibitors interact with anticholinergics. Ginkgo does not interact with NSAIDs or nonsalicylates.
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