The nurse is obtaining health history information on a new patient at a physician's office and he or she records a barbiturate medication on the current list. What herb should the nurse ask if the patient is taking?
a. St. John's wort
b. Aloe vera
c. Valerian
d. Ginkgo
ANS: C
Valerian enhances the effect of barbiturates.
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