Questions: Question 17 2 pts A supplement taken by many Americans to aid in lowering serum cholesterol levels is garlic. It has a potential herb-drug interaction with what? (CO4) Antidepressants Oral contraceptizes and digitalis Vitamin E supplements Anticoagulants and nonsteroidal antiinflammatories

Question 17 2 pts A supplement taken by many Americans to aid in lowering serum cholesterol levels is garlic. It has a potential herb-drug interaction with what? (CO4) Antidepressants Oral contraceptizes and digitalis Vitamin E supplements Anticoagulants and nonsteroidal antiinflammatories
Transcript text: Question 17 2 pts A supplement taken by many Americans to aid in lowering serum cholesterol levels is garlic. It has a potential herb-drug interaction with what? (CO4) Antidepressants Oral contraceptizes and digitalis Vitamin E supplements Anticoagulants and nonsteroidal antiinflammatories
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The answer is the last one: Anticoagulants and nonsteroidal antiinflammatories.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Antidepressants: Garlic is not commonly known to have significant interactions with antidepressants. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

  2. Oral contraceptives and digitalis: While garlic may have some effects on the metabolism of certain drugs, it is not specifically known for interactions with oral contraceptives or digitalis. This option is incorrect.

  3. Vitamin E supplements: Although both garlic and Vitamin E have blood-thinning properties, the interaction is not as significant or well-documented as with anticoagulants. This option is incorrect.

  4. Anticoagulants and nonsteroidal antiinflammatories: Garlic is known to have blood-thinning effects, which can enhance the effects of anticoagulants (like warfarin) and increase the risk of bleeding. It can also interact with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in a similar manner. Therefore, this option is correct.

In summary, garlic has a potential herb-drug interaction with anticoagulants and nonsteroidal antiinflammatories.

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