Which of the Following Explanations Is Accurate in Explaining How

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations is accurate in explaining how a sedative, such as a benzodiazepine, could lead to accidental overdose?

• A) Sedatives often cause muscle tension, if mixed with a depressant.
• B) Sedatives can cause the respiratory system to halt, if mixed with a depressant.
• C) Sedatives could cause a cortical seizure, if mixed with a depressant.
• D) All of these are true.

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Definitions:

Substance-Related Disorders

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Health problems directly associated with the excessive consumption of alcohol.

Societal Acceptance

The general approval, tolerance, or endorsement by society of behaviors, practices, or norms, influencing individual and group attitudes and actions.