A client diagnosed with hypertension has had well-controlled follow-up of her blood pressure for the past 6 months. At today's clinic appointment, the client's blood pressure is 98/58
The client insists she has been taking her prescribed antihypertensive medication as prescribed, but also added an "herbal" tablet because she heard it was supposed to be good for her. Which is most likely interfering with the client's antihypertensive?
1. Valerian
2. Milk thistle
3. Ginseng
4. Garlic
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Valerian may increase the sedative effects of antianxiety medication but does not appear to affect antihypertensive medication.
Rationale 2: Milk thistle reduces the effectiveness of oral contraceptives but does not appear to affect antihypertensive medication.
Rationale 3: Ginseng may decrease the effectiveness of glaucoma medications but does not appear to affect antihypertensive medication.
Rationale 4: Garlic reduces high blood pressure.
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