Barbiturates Pose a Death Risk Because of Rapid Tolerance and Risk

question 3

Multiple Choice

Barbiturates pose a death risk because of rapid tolerance and risk of overdose. This is the result of

• A) acceleration of the heart rate.
• B) depression of the brain's respiratory center.
• C) increase in blood pressure.
• D) damage to the nerve cells of the brain stem.

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