An adult client has been diagnosed with depression and has begun treatment with citalopram
The client's daughter has encouraged him to explore herbal and alternative therapies to complement his selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). The nurse should caution the client against taking:
A) Ginseng
B) St. John's wort
C) Garlic
D) Gingko biloba
Ans: B
Feedback:
Taking the SSRIs with St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) increases the risk of a severe reaction. This risk supersedes those posed by garlic, ginseng, or Gingko biloba.
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