A Patient Wants to Begin Taking Ginkgo for Memory Enhancement

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient wants to begin taking ginkgo for memory enhancement.The nurse should warn this patient about possible drug interactions with which substances?

• A)Digoxin, diuretics, and steroids
• B)Caffeine-containing products
• C)Alcoholic beverages
• D)Aspirin, any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), warfarin (Coumadin), and heparin

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Definitions:

Short-Term Investment

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or within the business's operating cycle.

Readily Marketable

Assets that can be sold quickly and with minimal impact on their price due to their appeal to a wide range of buyers.

Operating Cycle

The average time that it takes to purchase inventory, sell it on account, and then collect cash from customers.

Short-Term Debt Investments

Investments made with the intention of earning a return on surplus cash that can be converted into cash within a short period, usually less than one year.