You have just completed a history on a patient newly admitted to the internal medicine service at your hospital with an admitting diagnosis of DVT,r/o PE.The patient admits to taking an antihypertensive for blood pressure and ginseng,ginger,and gingko for memory improvement.How will this information affect his discharge orders?

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Ginseng, ginger, and gingko all have anticoagulant properties, which can increase the risk of bleeding, especially in a patient with a history of DVT and potential PE. Discontinuing these supplements is important to avoid potential interactions with prescribed anticoagulant therapy.

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