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Jose Salazar has been hospitalized following a motor vehicle accident.He has several broken bones, including his left jaw, two ribs on the left side, and a compound fracture of his left leg.According to his medical record, he is 47 years old, his height is 5'9", and his weight is 171 pounds.During the course of his hospital stay, he was diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia.His current medications include lovastatin to lower his cholesterol, an MAO inhibitor to treat depression, and an analgesic to treat his pain.Mr.Salazar's wife also reports that he takes several herbal products including, yohimbe, kava kava, valerian, and St.John's wort.
-Salazar will be discharged with analgesic medications to control his pain.Which herbal products should he be advised to quit taking because of the potential for interaction?
A) yohimbe and valerian
B) kava kava and valerian
C) St.John's wort and yohimbe
D) valerian and St.John's wort
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