A client with a history of depression is having a thyroidectomy. The client informs the nurse about the use of herbal remedies for depression. What drug would the nurse anesthetist need to know about prior to surgery?
1. Saint John's Wort
2. Comfrey
3. Senna
4. Echinacea
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Herbal products can interact with anesthetics. Saint John's wort can intensify or prolong the effects of some opioids and anesthetics. Echinacea is used to boost the immune system, comfrey is used to heal wounds, and senna is a natural laxative.
Rationale 2: Herbal products can interact with anesthetics. Saint John's wort can intensify or prolong the effects of some opioids and anesthetics. Echinacea is used to boost the immune system, comfrey is used to heal wounds, and senna is a natural laxative.
Rationale 3: Herbal products can interact with anesthetics. Saint John's wort can intensify or prolong the effects of some opioids and anesthetics. Echinacea is used to boost the immune system, comfrey is used to heal wounds, and senna is a natural laxative.
Rationale 4: Herbal products can interact with anesthetics. Saint John's wort can intensify or prolong the effects of some opioids and anesthetics. Echinacea is used to boost the immune system, comfrey is used to heal wounds, and senna is a natural laxative.
Global Rationale: Herbal products can interact with anesthetics. Saint John's wort can intensify or prolong the effects of some opioids and anesthetics. Echinacea is used to boost the immune system, comfrey is used to heal wounds, and senna is a natural laxative.
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