The interaction between each prescription and food or nutritional supplement is unfavora-ble except for which of the following?
a. Warfarin (Coumadin) and ginkgo biloba
b. Terazosin (Hytrin) and increased fluids
c. Lithium (Eskalith) and low-sodium diet
d. Warfarin (Coumadin) and leafy, green vegetables
B
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A Incorrect. Ginkgo biloba can amplify the anticoagulant effect of warfarin, lead-ing to an increased risk of bleeding.
B Correct. Increased fluids can combat the hypotensive effects of alpha-adrenergic blockers such as terazosin.
C Incorrect. Reduced sodium intake contributes to the toxicity of lithium.
D Incorrect. Leafy, green vegetables can diminish the anticoagulant effect of war-farin (Coumadin).
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