A Patient Uses St

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient uses St. John's wort in addition to regular prescription drugs. Which effect of this dietary supplement would most concern the provider?

• A) Its tendency to accelerate the metabolism of some drugs.
• B) Its ability to enhance the effects of digoxin.
• C) It counteracts the effects of CNS depressants.
• D) It is known to increase the risk of bleeding.

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