Regarding Barbiturates, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

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Multiple Choice

Regarding barbiturates, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Mild doses of barbiturates have an effect similar to caffeinism.
• B) High doses barbiturates cause severe mental confusion or even hallucinations.
• C) Barbiturates are often taken in excess amounts because the first dose may be followed by others as the user becomes uninhibited and forgetful.
• D) Overdoses first cause a loss of consciousness and then the brain centers that control heartbeat and breathing are severely depressed with the result being death.

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