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    Ati rn mental health proctored exam 2023

    A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking fluoxetine. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following supplements interacts adversely with fluoxetine?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Echinacea may affect immune function but does not have a direct adverse interaction with fluoxetine. B. St. John's wort is known to interact with fluoxetine by increasing the risk of serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition. Clients should avoid using St. John's wort with fluoxetine. C. Ginkgo biloba can interact with anticoagulants but does not typically cause a dangerous interaction with fluoxetine. D. Soy protein does not have a known adverse interaction with fluoxetine.

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