Author Question: Patients should be warned about the overuse of topical wintergreen oil to treat muscle strains, as ... (Read 20 times)

hbsimmons88 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Patients should be warned about the overuse of topical wintergreen oil to treat muscle strains, as overapplication can lead to:

1. Respiratory depression
2. Cardiac disturbance
3. Salicylates poisoning
4. Life-threatening rashes

Question 2

Patients need to be instructed regarding the drug interactions with St John's wort, including:

1. MAO inhibitors
2. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors
3. Over-the-counter cough and cold medications
4. All of the above