A patient develops hepatotoxicity from chronic acetaminophen use. The primary care NP may recommend:
a. milk thistle.
b. chondroitin.
c. coenzyme Q.
d. glucosamine.
A
Milk thistle has been shown to protect the liver after exposure to hepatotoxins such as acetaminophen, ethanol, and halothane. The other supplements listed do not have this effect.
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