The patient is being treated for a cardiac dysrhythmia with amiodarone (Cordarone). The patient has elevated liver function tests (LFTs). Which assessment finding would the nurse suspect as contributing to the elevated liver function tests LFTs?
1. The patient was taking Kava-Kava for anxiety.
2. The patient was taking Echinacea to treat cold symptoms.
3. The patient was taking St. John's wort for depression.
4. The patient was taking gingko biloba for memory problems.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Echinacea and amiodarone (Cardorone) can lead to hepatotoxicity. There isn't any interaction between St. John's wort and amiodarone (Cordarone). There isn't any interaction between Kava and amiodarone (Cordarone). There isn't any interaction between gingko biloba and amiodarone (Cordarone).
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