Question

A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who reports taking ginko biloba for several weeks after seeing a naturopathic healer. The nurse should instruct that client that ginko biloba can alter the effects of which of the following medications?

- Warfarin

- Metoprolol

- Digoxin

- Diltiazem

Answer 1

Ginko biloba can alter the effects of Warfarin.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ginko biloba can alter the effects of Warfarin among the provided medications. Warfarin is a commonly prescribed anticoagulant used to prevent blood clot formation. When taken with ginko biloba, it can increase the risk of bleeding because both substances have anticoagulant properties.