A 70-year-old patient is newly admitted to a skilled nursing facility with the diagnoses of Alzheimer's dementia,lipidemia,and hypertension,and a history of pulmonary embolism.Medications brought on admission included lisinopril,hydrochlorothiazide,warfarin,low-dose aspirin,ginkgo biloba,and echinacea.The nurse contacts the patient's medical provider over which potential drug-drug interaction?
A) Lisinopril and echinacea
B) Warfarin and ginkgo biloba
C) Echinacea and warfarin
D) Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide

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Warfarin and blood thinners interact with ginkgo biloba as designed to improve memory.All herbal supplements should be evaluated with current pharmacological medications.The other options do not have drug interactions with each other.

A 70-Year-Old Patient Is Newly Admitted to a Skilled Nursing