Multiple Choice
Which information in the preoperative patient's medication history is most important to communicate to the health care provider?
A) The patient uses acetaminophen (Tylenol) occasionally for aches and pains.
B) The patient takes garlic capsules daily but did not take any on the surgical day.
C) The patient has a history of cocaine use but quit using the drug over 10 years ago.
D) The patient took a sedative medication the previous night to assist in falling asleep.
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