Barbiturates Are a Class of Sedative Drugs That

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Multiple Choice

Barbiturates are a class of sedative drugs that

• A)act by depressing the general activity in the brain.
• B)are useful in counteracting the stimulant action of alcohol.
• C)are not physically addictive.
• D)are rarely associated with overdoses.

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