Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who is taking a garlic supplement. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a contraindication for taking this supplement?
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Correct Answer:
The client takes aspirin daily.
Rationale:
🟢 Garlic supplements have natural antiplatelet properties, which can increase the risk of bleeding when taken concurrently with other anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents like aspirin.
🟢 Aspirin irreversibly inhibits platelet aggregation, and when combined with garlic, the additive effect can lead to excessive bleeding, especially before surgery or in cases of trauma.
🟢 Clients taking both garlic and aspirin should be monitored closely or advised to discontinue garlic before surgical or dental procedures.
🟢 There is no strong contraindication between garlic and antidepressants, seizure disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis unless interacting medications are involved.
🟢 Nurses should always assess herbal supplement use to ensure safe medication practices and prevent complications.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exit Exam(s)
- Domain: Exit Exam(s)~2025
- Answer Choices: 4