Herbals: specific anesthesia concerns Flashcards
1
Q
prolonged effects of anesthetic agents
A
Valerian
Kava-Kava
St. Johns wort
2
Q
increased risk of bleeding
A
Gingko
garlic
ginseng
saw-palmetto
3
Q
increased clotting risk
A
Coenzyme Q10
Goldenseal
St. Johns wort
4
Q
hypo/hypertension
A
hypo - Garlic
hyper - ephedra
5
Q
hypoglycemia
A
Melatonin
Echinacea
6
Q
hepatotoxic
A
Kava-Kava
Melatonin