St. John's Wort and Serotonin Syndrome

by Cathy Parkes October 13, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

Any patient taking psychiatric medications should avoid St. John's wort, as this increases the risk for serotonin syndrome.

Peptic Ulcer Disease: Signs and Symptoms

by Cathy Parkes Jan 13, 2022

A major complication of peptic ulcer disease is perforation of an ulcer. Assess for symptoms of perforation such as severe pain, fever, or a rigid/boardlike abdomen.

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Natural family planning methods involve avoiding intercourse during fertile periods by tracking the patient's menstrual cycle, or assessing the basal body temperature or cervical mucus consistency daily.

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