How long before surgery must the patient stop taking herbal medications?
A) 2 to 3 hours
B) 2 to 3 days
C) 2 to 3 weeks
D) 4 to 6 weeks
C) 2 to 3 weeks
The patient must stop taking herbal medications 2 to 3 weeks before surgery. This is to decrease the risk of adverse effects resulting from an enhancement or prolongation of anesthetic effects.
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