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Title: If a patient with depression takes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), the nurse may ...
Post by: SapphireSmoke on Jan 23, 2018
If a patient with depression takes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), the nurse may want to ask them about use of herbal products because of potential interactions if they are using
 
  a. ginseng.
  b. ginkgo biloba.
  c. St. John's wort.
  d. evening primrose oil.


Title: If a patient with depression takes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), the nurse may ...
Post by: tkelems2012 on Jan 23, 2018
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St. John's wort may be used to treat depression and may interact with SSRIs to cause serotonin syndrome (sweating, agitation, and tremor). Ginseng, ginkgo biloba, and evening primrose oil are not known to interact with SSRIs.


Title: If a patient with depression takes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), the nurse may ...
Post by: SapphireSmoke on Jan 23, 2018
Now I'm convinced to ask more questions :)