In which of the following patients is the use of barbiturates contraindicated?
A. Wendy, a 40-year-old woman, who is hypoglycemic
B. Fatima, a 26-year-old woman, who has insomnia
C. Raphael, a 30-year-old man, who has acute intermittent porphyria
D. Roger, a 34-year-old man, who had a minor surgery a week ago
Answer: C
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