Which Explanation Best Indicates Why Barbiturates Are Rarely Used to Treat

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which explanation best indicates why barbiturates are rarely used to treat anxiety and insomnia?

• A) They have a greater associated cost.
• B) They have a high risk of producing an allergic response.
• C) They are seldom effective.
• D) They produce many serious adverse effects.

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