Narcotics and Central Nervous System Depressants Suppress Medullary Functions

question 38

Multiple Choice

Narcotics and central nervous system depressants suppress medullary functions. Why might these drugs be fatal at high doses?

• A) May suppress breathing
• B) May cause rapid heart rate
• C) May increase risk of stroke
• D) May cause hyperemia

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