CNS depression, decreased respiratory rate, constricted pupils, tachycardia, and areflexia are symptoms of ____ overdose
1. barbiturate
2. serotonin 5HT receptor agonist
3. dopaminergic agent
4. anticholinergic drug
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In CNS depression due to barbiturate overdose, there is slow, shallow respiration, miosis, tachy-cardia, areflexia (absence of reflexes), shock or coma, then death.
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