A 72-Year-Old Man Is Scheduled for Right Knee Replacement Surgery

A 72-year-old man is scheduled for right knee replacement surgery due to severe osteoarthritis.  He has no other medical problems.  He takes ibuprofen and occasionally oxycodone for knee pain.  He also takes herbal supplements that he purchases from a health food store.
Which of the following herbal supplements increases the risk of bleeding in this patient?

A) Echinacea
B) Ephedra
C) Ginkgo biloba
D) Kava
E) St John's wort

Correct Answer:

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Access For Free