A patient is brought to the emergency care center after experiencing an overdose of barbiturates. What symptom is an anticipated effect of barbiturate overdose?
a. Hypertension
b. Hyperpyrexia
c. Bradycardia
d. Respiratory depression
ANS: D
Toxic doses of barbiturates lead to stupor and respiratory depression.
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