ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking sertraline and reports a desire to begin taking supplements. Which of the following supplements should the nurse advise the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: St. John's Wort. Sertraline is an antidepressant that affects serotonin levels. St. John's Wort is an herbal supplement that also impacts serotonin levels, potentially leading to serotonin syndrome when taken together.
Therefore, the nurse should advise the client to avoid St. John's Wort to prevent adverse effects.
Choices B, C, and D do not have known interactions with sertraline and can be safely taken.
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