St. Johns wort is an herbal remedy. It appears that its active substance, hypericin, enhances serotonin activity and acts as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). If studies show that St. Johns wort is effective in treating disorders, it will most likely be used to combat symptoms of ____.
a. schizophrenia
b. depression
c. generalized anxiety disorder
d. conversion disorder
Question 2
Valeri is diagnosed with major depression. Her doctor is most likely to prescribe ____ to reduce her depressive symptoms.
a. lithium
b. a tricyclic antidepressant
c. a tranquilizing drug
d. a neuroleptic drug
Aristolochic acid (AA), a component of birthwort,a plant used in herbal remedies since ancient times
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