Explain the Key Difference Between Drugs Classified as Barbiturates and Drugs

question 25

Multiple Choice

Explain the key difference between drugs classified as barbiturates and drugs classified as nonbarbiturates.

• A) Nonbarbiturates are CNS depressants that contain the barbituric acid ring structure in their chemical makeup.
• B) Barbiturates decrease the activity of GABA, and nonbarbiturates increase the activity of GABA.
• C) Barbiturates are CNS depressants that contain the barbituric acid ring structure in their chemical makeup.
• D) None of these are correct.

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