Asked by Mikhal Gulley on Apr 29, 2024
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On the morning of his surgery,Mr.Pollard tells the nurse that he takes St John's wort regularly.Why is it important that the nurse pass this information along to the surgeon and anaesthetist?
A) When it is combined with some anaesthetic agents,it may cause hemorrhage.
B) It potentiates the hypotensive action of some anaesthetic agents.
C) It decreases the antiinflammatory response required for healing.
D) It causes hypoglycemia when taken along with anaesthetic agents.
St John's Wort
An herbal plant often used in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders due to its believed natural antidepressant properties.
Anaesthetic Agents
Drugs used to induce anesthesia, reducing or eliminating sensation, typically to facilitate surgery or other painful procedures.
Hypoglycemia
A reduced amount of glucose in blood.
- Understand the implications of patient pre-surgical medication use on surgical outcomes.
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Saige SerignyMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
St. John's wort can potentiate the hypotensive action of some anaesthetic agents, leading to dangerously low blood pressure during surgery. This interaction is critical for the surgical team to manage anesthesia safely.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the implications of patient pre-surgical medication use on surgical outcomes.
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