Why Is It Important to Always Ask a Patient About

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to always ask a patient about his or her use of any herbal supplements or botanicals?

• A) Many states do not have regulations about herbal supplements or botanicals.
• B) These substances are illegal and their use by patients must be reported.
• C) Patients who use botanicals seldom take their prescribed drugs.
• D) These substances can interact with a prescribed drug.

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