The drug digoxin (Lanoxin) that is used today to treat congestive heart failure was derived from the ________

A) foxglove plant
B) belladonna plant
C) opium poppy flower
D) French lilac flower


Answer: A

B) This drug was not derived from the belladonna plant.
C) This drug was not derived from the opium poppy flower.
D) This drug was not derived from the French lilac flower.

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