Clients taking a theophylline drug must be aware of herbal drug(s) that may cause drug interaction. Which is an herb that can cause cardiac dysrhythmias and theophylline toxicity when taken with theophylline?
a. Ginkgo
b. Ginseng
c. Ginger
d. Ephedra
ANS: D
Ephedra is a stimulant that potentiates theophylline. Ephedra stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.
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