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A Patient Who Is Taking an Anticoagulant Informs You That

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A patient who is taking an anticoagulant informs you that the herbal supplement St. John's wort is taken daily for depression. What should you teach the patient about the use of herbal supplements with anticoagulant therapy?


A) Herbal drugs may decrease clotting times.
B) Herbal drugs may increase the risk of bleeding.
C) There are no risks associated with this drug combination.
D) They are safe to take together if you take them an hour apart.

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