A patient is prescribed a drug preparation that contains barbiturates to treat a medical condition. The patient is also being treated with medications for other medical conditions. After a few days of consuming the barbiturate-containing medication, the patient realizes that his other medical conditions have worsened. What is the most likely reason for this occurrence?
A. The previous medications are causing enzyme inhibition and blocking the effects of the barbiturate medication.
B. The barbiturate medication is causing enzyme induction.
C. The barbiturate medication is causing drug overdose.
D. The patient has developed tolerance to both the barbiturate medication and his previous medications.
Answer: B
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