Which of the following grades of coma related to drug overdose is categorized by stable vital signs but absence of papillary reflexes and deep tendon reflexes?
a. Grade I
b. Grade II
c. Grade III
d. Grade IV
ANS: C
Grade III encompasses stable vital signs but absence of papillary reflexes and deep tendon re-flexes.
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