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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