Because of Synergistic Effects,a Mixture of Barbiturates and Alcohol Is

question 305

Multiple Choice

Because of synergistic effects,a mixture of barbiturates and alcohol is about _____ times as powerful as either drug used by itself.

• A)4
• B)10
• C)20
• D)none of the above;there is no interaction between the two

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Definitions:

Metallic Elements

Elements that are good conductors of heat and electricity, have a shiny appearance, and are malleable and ductile.

Homogeneous Mixture

A mixture in which the composition is uniform throughout, such as solutions where the solute is completely dissolved in the solvent.

Sugar

A generic name for sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates, many of which are used in food.

Chromatography

A laboratory technique for the separation of a mixture by passing it through a medium in which the components move at different rates.