A patient is admitted to a medical nursing unit.On his admission interview,he tells the nurse that he takes ginkgo biloba daily.As a nurse,you understand that this herbal supplement can cause:
A) depression with paranoia.
B) gastrointestinal (GI)upset and headache.
C) impotence and sterility.
D) pneumonia and bronchitis.

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Side effects of ginkgo biloba include GI upset,headache,hypersensitivity,palpitations,dizziness,and constipation.None of the other symptoms noted above are side effects of gingko biloba.

A Patient Is Admitted to a Medical Nursing Unit