Barbiturates Can When Used as a Hypnotic

question 17

Multiple Choice

Barbiturates can when used as a hypnotic.

• A) cause a paradoxical increase in theta wave activity on the EEG while the patient is asleep
• B) cause an increase in "spindles" and "spikes" seen on the EEG during Stage II sleep
• C) help the user pass from Stage I to Stage II sleep more easily
• D) interfere with normal REM sleep

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