A patient is prescribed reserpine to decrease mild anxiety and treat hypertension.The patient researches the medication on the Internet and finds that this medication comes from which plant?
A) Atropa belladonna
B) Digitalis purpurea
C) Rauwolfia serpentina
D) Cephaelis ipecacuanha

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Reserpine is an alkaloid derived from the roots of the plant Rauwolfia serpentina, which is used in traditional medicine for treating hypertension and certain psychiatric conditions, including mild anxiety.

A Patient Is Prescribed Reserpine to Decrease Mild Anxiety and Treat