A 61-year-old man of Asian descent is being evaluated for his initial visit at the clinic. The NP asks if he had ever been diagnosed for hypertension.

A 61-year-old man of Asian descent is being evaluated for his initial visit at the clinic. The NP asks if he had ever been diagnosed for hypertension. He replies that his previous provider mentioned that his blood pressure was a little high, but he started to take St. John’s wort and it “calmed my heart.” The most appropriate response by the NP is: QID: 3660203Mark For Review There is no evidence that St. John’s wort can treat hypertension. You should stop taking the supplement as it can have adverse effects. You must have done something else to lower your blood pressure. Can you explain what you mean by “calmed my heart?”