The Tendency to Take Increasingly Higher Doses of Barbiturates in Order

question 53

Multiple Choice

The tendency to take increasingly higher doses of barbiturates in order to get to sleep is due to __________.

• A) a kindling effect
• B) a tendency to be even sleepier than before
• C) a tolerance effect
• D) a combination of hallucinations and nausea

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Definitions:

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