A Patient Reports Taking St

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient reports taking St. John's wort to treat symptoms of depression and asks the nurse how to use this product safely and effectively. Which response by the nurse is correct?

• A) "Apply sunscreen while taking St. John's wort."
• B) "It is absolutely safe to take St. John's wort with prescription antidepressants."
• C) "St. John's wort only interacts with antidepressant medications."
• D) "You should take St. John's wort as needed when symptoms occur."

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