Using the Physicians' Desk Reference Available in the Office,you Determine

question 7

Multiple Choice

Using the Physicians' Desk Reference available in the office,you determine that reserpine,prescribed for hypertension,is rarely used today because of its side-effect profile.Side effects of reserpine include:

• A) Increased salivation
• B) Diarrhea
• C) Bradycardia
• D) All of these are correct.

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