NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PHARMACOGNOSY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
FAMILY OF RAUWOLFIA
A
SOLANACEAE
B
LEGUMINOSAE
C
APOCYNACEAE
D
NONE OF THESE
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rauvolfia (sometimes spelled Rauwolfia) is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs, commonly known as devil peppers, in the family Apocynaceae. The genus is named to honor Leonhard Rauwolf. The genus can mainly be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and various oceanic islands.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sarpagandha is useful remedy in Schizophrenia. It is often used as sedative and tranquilizer in different countries. Rauwolfia serpentina has found to be useful in treatment of anxiety (3), psychosis (2) and epilepsy.

Detailed explanation-3: -reserpine, drug derived from the roots of certain species of the tropical plant Rauwolfia. The powdered whole root of the Indian shrub Rauwolfia serpentina historically had been used to treat snakebites, insomnia, hypertension (high blood pressure), and insanity.

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